PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS NEWS

Kachi Nzeh - Gets involved in rout Nzeh accumulated three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and one block across 14 minutes during Sunday's 87-64 win over Buffalo.

Impact Nzeh chipped in three points, four rebounds and a block as the Nittany Lions soundly defeated Buffalo on Sunday. The 6-foot-8 sophomore has seen action in all eight games this season, averaging 4.8 points, three rebounds and 0.4 blocks on 14.1 minutes per game.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yanic Konan Niederhauser - Season-high 27 points in win Niederhauser recorded 27 points (12-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block in 26 minutes during Sunday's 87-64 victory over Buffalo.

Impact Niederhauser was unstoppable during Sunday's win over Buffalo, converting on 12-of-16 attempts from the field on route to a 27-point finish. The 7-foot junior transfer from NIU has been incredible for the Nittany Lions to kick off the 2024-25 season, averaging 14.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.9 blocks on 22 minutes per game (eight starts). Niederhauser will match up against Trey Kaufman-Renn of Purdue on Thursday.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Niederhauser matches career high with 27 points as Penn State tops Buffalo 87-64

Yanic Konan Niederhauser matched his career high with 27 points and Ace Baldwin triggered the offense with 10 assists as Penn State cruised to an 87-64 win over Buffalo

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miles Goodman - Warming up for game Goodman (shoulder) is warming up for Penn State's game Sunday against Buffalo, according to Zane Brancefield of Rivals.

Impact Goodman warming up for Penn State's game Sunday indicates his matchup availability will be a game-time decision.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eli Rice - Out for 2024-2025 Rice (undisclosed) is out for the season, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Rice had played in just one game this season, seeing the court for seven minutes. He's now been shut down for the season with an undisclosed injury. Rice was expected to provide depth at the wing for the Nittany Lions.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yanic Konan Niederhauser - Strong outing against Clemson Niederhauser ended with 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 75-67 loss to Clemson.

Impact Niederhauser continues to thrive in his first season with Penn State, averaging 12.4 points, seven rebounds, 0.9 assists and two blocks on 21.4 minutes per game (seven starts). The 7-foot junior transfer from NIU has stood up to the task of a power-five promotion outside of a lone game against Virginia Tech.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Freddie Dilione - Productive against Clemson Dilione registered nine points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), six rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 75-67 loss to Clemson.

Impact Dilione posted nine points, six rebounds, two blocks and a steal as the Nittany Lions were defeated by Clemson on Tuesday night. The 6-foot-5 sophomore has taken on a much larger role with the team this season after averaging just five minutes of action last season, posting 8.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, one assist and 1.3 steals across seven starts (21.6 minutes per game). While overshadowed by other scoring options, Dilione continues to provide a strong two-way presence to the Nittany Lions.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ace Baldwin - Logs double-double in loss Baldwin notched 20 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds, 11 assists and two steals across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 75-67 loss to Clemson.

Impact Baldwin posted his third double-double of the 2024-25 season, logging 20 points, 11 assists and two steals during Tuesday's loss to the Tigers. The 6-foot-1 senior has been a dominant force in his second season with the Nittany Lions, averaging 16.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 2.3 steals on 31.9 minutes per game (seven outings). Baldwin and the Nittany Lions will look to rebound against Buffalo this weekend.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Watson scores 19 as Delaware State beats Penn State-Wilkes Barre 111-43

Kaseem Watson and Robert Smith each scored 19 points as Delaware State beat Penn State-Wilkes Barre 111-43 on Tuesday night

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schieffelin has 18 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists as Clemson hands Penn State first loss 75-67

Ian Schieffelin had 18 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in leading Clemson to a 75-67 win over Penn State on Tuesday and the championship of the Sunshine Slam Beach Division

NOVEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miles Goodman - Out against Clemson Goodman (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Clemson.

Impact Goodman has yet to make his collegiate debut as he remains sidelined with a shoulder injury. The 6-foot-11 freshman will have his next opportunity to return against Buffalo this Sunday.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Rice - Still out Tuesday Rice (undisclosed) is out against Clemson on Tuesday.

Impact Rice (undisclosed) has played just seven minutes in one contest this season. He'll now miss his fourth straight game, and doesn't appear slated to partake in the Sunshine Slam.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Kern - Takes over against Fordham Kern recorded 20 points (9-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and two steals over 27 minutes during Monday's 85-66 win over Fordham.

Impact Kern notched his first double-double of the 2024-25 season, closing with 20 points, 13 rebounds, one assist and two steals against the Rams on Monday night. The 6-foot-6 senior, has averaged career-highs in points (11.8), rebounds (4.3), assists (2.5) and steals (2.2) across his first six games this season (23.3 minutes) despite shifting to the bench.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Hicks - Efficient against the Rams Hicks closed Monday's 85-66 victory over Fordham with 16 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 32 minutes.

Impact Hicks knocked down 6-of-9 looks from the field, closing with 16 points, three rebounds, one assist and one steal as the Nittany Lions took down Fordham. The 6-foot-8 senior has averaged 15.8 points per game this season while converting on 51.2 percent of his shots from distance (7.2 attempts per game), providing the Nittany Lions with some high-grade floor spacing this season.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Puff Johnson - Scores 15 against Fordham Johnson recorded 15 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound and one steal over 21 minutes during Monday's 85-66 win over Fordham.

Impact Johnson converted on 2-of-3 looks from range, closing with 15 points, a rebound ana steal during Monday's win over the Rams. The 6-foot-8 senior has started in all six games in his second season with the Nittany Lions, averaging 11.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 steals on 22.7 minutes per game. Johnson and the Nittany Lions will look to stay hot during Tuesday's matchup with the Clemson Tigers.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Kern Jr. leads Penn State over Fordham 85-66 for spot in Sunshine Slam Beach Division final

Senior Nick Kern Jr. came off the bench to score 20 points and grab 13 rebounds for the first double-double of his career, leading Penn State to an 85-66 victory over Fordham in a...

NOVEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eli Rice - Remains out Rice (undisclosed) won't be available for the Nittany Lions against Fordham.

Impact Rice has played in just one game thus far in 2024, logging seven minutes against St. Francis. The wing won't get a chance to see the court against Fordham, and will have to wait until at least December to return for Penn State.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Goodman - Remains out vs. Fordham Goodman (shoulder) will remain out against Fordham.

Impact The freshman will miss yet another contest to open the season. Goodman hasn't been able to shake his nagging shoulder injury, and his next chance to play will come against Buffalo on Dec. 1.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Yanic Konan Niederhauser - First career double-double Niederhauser chipped in 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-8 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, five blocks and one steal across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 102-89 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne.

Impact Despite approaching the threshold on numerous occasions, Wednesday marks the first double-double of Niederhauser's career. The 7-foot junior has filled in nicely after transferring in from NIU this offseason, averaging 12.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and two blocks across five starts. Niederhauser has yet to face off against some of the more talented big men in the Big Ten, but all signs have been positive for the power-five newcomer.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ace Baldwin - Approaches triple-double in win Baldwin provided 25 points (7-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, 11 assists and two steals across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 102-89 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne.

Impact Baldwin took over in the Nittany Lions win over the Mastodons, closing with 25 points, seven rebounds, 11 assists and two steals while converting on 4-of-5 shots from deep. The 6-foot-1 senior remains one of the best two-way guards in the country, averaging 16.4 points, three rebounds, 7.8 assists and 2.6 steals. The engine behind the Nittany Lions offense will look to keep up the intensity against Fordham on Monday.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Kern - Big night against Purdue Fort Wayne Kern notched 13 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 102-89 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne.

Impact Kern connected on 5-of-6 shots from the field, closing with 13 points, six rebounds, four assists, a block and two steals as the Nittany Lions took down the Mastodons on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-6 senior guard has functioned as Penn State's sixth man after starting with the program last season, averaging 10.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.2 blocks on 22.6 minutes per game (five outings). Kern remains a key defensive piece for Penn State off the bench in his second season with the program.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ace Baldwin Jr., Penn State run past Purdue Fort Wayne Ace Baldwin Jr.led the way with 25 points and 11 assists as Penn State remained unbeaten with a 102-89 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne on Wed...

NOVEMBER 21 • SACBEE.COM

Ace Baldwin Jr., Penn State run past Purdue Fort Wayne Ace Baldwin Jr.led the way with 25 points and 11 assists as Penn State remained unbeaten with a 102-89 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne on Wed...

NOVEMBER 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Look to Extend Unbeaten Start The Nittany Lions host Purdue Fort Wayne at the Bryce Jordan Center. How to watch, stream, listen to the game.

NOVEMBER 20 • SI.COM

Miles Goodman - Out yet again Goodman (shoulder) will remain out on Wednesday against Purdue Fort Wayne.

Impact Goodman has yet to play this season. The forward will now miss the Nittany Lions first five games of the year at least, setting his development back significantly in year one.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE