Penn State Nittany Lions News

Melih Tunca - Kept quiet in loss Tunca totaled five points (1-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists, one block and one steal across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 71-60 loss to UCLA.

Impact Tunca's minutes haven't necessarily taken a hit since he was removed from Penn State's starting five in late December, but his production certainly has, and he was an ice cold 1-of-6 from the field as the Nittany Lions dropped yet another conference game. Tunca was a much bigger factor for Penn State earlier in the season; fantasy managers should proceed with caution at this point.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eli Rice - Inefficient 14 in loss Rice chipped in 14 points (5-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two steals over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 71-60 loss to UCLA.

Impact Rice dropped 14 points in the loss to UCLA, but needed 12 shots to get there. The sophomore guard's game has improved since entering the starting five in late December, as he's averaging 12.2 points in shat span on 47.6 percent shooting from the field. Penn State has played some Big Ten teams close, but you get the sense they'll need a monster night -- from Rice or otherwise -- to notch that elusive first conference win.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dominick Stewart - Leading scorer in loss Stewart ended with 16 points (5-12 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 71-60 loss to UCLA.

Impact This was only the third game this season Stewart hit double-digit points, and he needed 12 shots from the floor to do it. The guard has been okay from distance this season, but he was ice cold against the Bruins, and that was a big reason why the Nittany Lions couldn't pull this one out -- they shot just 4-of-22 (18 percent) from distance. Stewart has been back in Penn State's starting five over the last three games, but he's shooting just 25 percent from the field in that span.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Freddie Dilione V - Exits game Wednesday Dilione (ankle) exited Wednesday's game against UCLA with an ankle injury, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Dilione exited Wednesday's game against the Bruins early in the first half, and he was spotted later in the contest with a large wrap around his ankle. The 6-foot-5 junior finished the contest with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 1 rebound and three assists across eight minutes of action.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

UCLA vs. Penn State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 14

Preview the Jan 14 matchup between the UCLA Bruins and Penn State Nittany Lions with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/...

2 DAYS AGO • Data Skrive

UCLA vs. Penn State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 14

Dilione and Penn State host UCLA

Penn State hosts the UCLA Bruins after Freddie Filione V scored 25 points in Penn State's 93-85 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Penn State's Mike Rhoades Finds 'Hope' Despite Winless Big Ten Start The Nittany Lions have played ranked teams close but still want to get that first conference win.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

UCLA visits Dilione and Penn State

Penn State hosts the UCLA Bruins after Freddie Filione V scored 25 points in Penn State's 93-85 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tibor Mirtic - Set to miss time with knee ailment Mirtic (knee) is slated to miss "a little bit" of time with his injury, per Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com.

Impact Mirtic missed the Nittany Lions' loss to Purdue, his first absence of the season. It won't be his last, however, as he's expected to miss "a little bit" of time for Penn State moving forward. There's no word on a specific time-table, but it's safe to assume the freshman forward is slated to miss the next handful of games.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Penn State Nittany Lions vs. No. 5 Purdue Boilermakers Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Braden Smith has 26 points, 14 assists to lead No. 5 Purdue to a 93-85 win against Penn State

Braden Smith had 26 points and 14 assists and Oscar Cluff had 23 points to lead No. 5 Purdue to a 93-85 win against Penn State

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Penn State's Freddie Dilione V hammers fastbreak dunk off steal vs. Purdue

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Tibor Mirtic - Out Saturday Mirtic (leg) is listed out For Saturday's game against Purdue.

Impact Mirtic will be forced to sit out for the first time this season following his first start of the year due to a leg injury. The freshman forward will aim to get back for Wednesday's contest against UCLA.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Purdue vs. Penn State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 10

Preview the Jan 10 matchup between the Purdue Boilermakers and Penn State Nittany Lions with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odd...

6 DAYS AGO • Data Skrive

Purdue vs. Penn State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 10

No. 5 Purdue hosts Juric and Penn State

Penn State visits the No. 5 Purdue Boilermakers after Ivan Jurić scored 20 points in the Nittany Lions' 74-72 loss to the Michigan Wolverines

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Last Night in College Basketball: Auburn Won at the Buzzer ... Until it Didn't

Auburn won at the buzzer until a pesky review changed that, Michigan had its greatest scare, Flemings took over for Houston, Oregon upset US...

JANUARY 7 • FOX SPORTS

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Freddie Dilione V - Puts up 17 without Mingo Dilione supplied 17 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-6 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 74-72 loss to Michigan.

Impact The Nittany Lions are going to have to look elsewhere for production with leading scorer Kayden Mingo set to miss multiple games with an undisclosed injury, and that answer was Dilione in Tuesday's surprisingly-close game. He made his third consecutive start in this contest, but he's been on a scoring tear since December, averaging 16.1 ppg over his last seven contests. Even with a tough matchup at Purdue set for Saturday, Dilione should still continue to see high usage for the foreseeable future.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State's Mike Rhoades Vents After Agonizing Loss to No. 2 Michigan Playing without their best player, the Nittany Lions had a chance to hand Michigan its first loss. But a late shot didn't fall.

JANUARY 7 • SI.COM

Josh Reed - Supplies double-double off bench Reed recorded 13 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two steals over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 74-72 loss to Michigan.

Impact Reed came off the bench for the first time this season, and that move paid off for Penn State as he logged his first double-double of the year and got back in double figures scoring-wise for the first time since Dec. 2. As a starter, Reed had been averaging just 8.4 points and 3.7 rebounds -- the Nittany Lions may keep him coming off the bench after the near upset of Michigan.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Juric - Career-high 20 in near upset Juric posted 20 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 74-72 loss to Michigan.

Impact Juric's 20 points were the most of his young career as the Nittany Lions came tantalizingly close to pulling off a stunning upset. The freshman center took matters into his own hands, attempting 13 shots, also a career-high. There's been some growing pains with Juric, as to be expected, but this kind of performance against what might be the best team in college basketball is extremely encouraging for the future.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Dusty May Reflects on Michigan's 1st Close Game of Big Ten Play

Michigan outlasted Penn State, 74-72, to remain undefeated, picking up lessons from its first close game in Big Ten play in the process.

JANUARY 7 • FOX SPORTS

Dusty May Reflects on Michigan's 1st Close Game of Big Ten Play

No. 2 Michigan Wolverines vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Highlights | FOX College Hoops

JANUARY 7 • FOX SPORTS

Kayden Mingo - Will miss several games Mingo (undisclosed) missed Tuesday's game against Michigan and is expected to be out "for a little bit," head coach Mike Rhoades told Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com.

Impact There aren't many details on the absence of Mingo, but losing the star floor general for any amount of time represents a huge blow for Penn State. He's averaging 14.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.5 steals per game this season, and with him out, expect Freddie Dilione and Melih Tunca to see more time in the backcourt.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Tibor Mirtic - Heads to locker room Mirtic exited Tuesday's game against Michigan due to an apparent left leg injury, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Mirtic spent some time on the trainer's table getting his left leg worked on before exiting in his first start of the season. He logged seven minutes, and now it's unclear if he'll be able to play Purdue on Saturday.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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UCLA vs. Penn State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 14

Dilione and Penn State host UCLA

UCLA visits Dilione and Penn State

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No. 2 Michigan Wolverines vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Highlights | FOX College Hoops

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