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Penn State Blows Out Sacred Heart 90-59 to Improve to 7-1

Defense-fueled balance pushed the Nittany Lions to 7-1 with Campbell next.

Overview

  • Penn State closed the first half on a 22-5 surge to lead 47-20 and finished at 54% shooting.
  • Ivan Juric led a balanced attack with 14 points and nine rebounds, with Kayden Mingo (13), Melih Tunca (12), Eli Rice (11) and Freddie Dilione V (10) also in double figures.
  • Relentless pressure yielded 15 first-half turnovers, with multiple outlets reporting 24 total giveaways and 34 points off turnovers for the game.
  • Mingo added five assists and was credited with eight steals, which Deadspin reported tied the school record.
  • Under third-year coach Mike Rhoades, Penn State is 18-1 in nonconference home games and will host Campbell on Tuesday.