The Penn State men’s basketball team will kick off a three-game homestand Tuesday night, welcoming Boston University to Bryce Jordan Center for a 7 p.m. tipoff on Peacock.
After opening the season with five consecutive victories, the Nittany Lions (5-1) suffered their first defeat Saturday with a 77-65 loss to Providence.
Penn State has won 12 consecutive nonconference home games at the Bryce Jordan Center.
Tuesday’s game will mark the fourth meeting between Penn State and Boston University (3-3) and the first since 1984. BU won the past two games in 1983-84, and Penn State won 84-67 in the series’ 1956 debut.
More information below on Boston University and Penn State and how to watch the game.
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Boston University:
The Terriers are coming off a 75-74 victory over Harvard at Uncasville, Connecticut, in a game that featured 15 lead changes as BU snapped an eight-game losing streak in the crosstown rival series (which was held on a neutral court for the first time in 55 years).
Freshman Chance Gladden scored a season-high 20 points, including the game-winning basket for BU with 4 seconds left. Ben Defty had 16, and Ethan Okwuosa added 10 and five rebounds.
The Terriers, who were picked to finish second in the Patriot League) shot 30 of 48 from the field (and 11 of 21 from the 3-point line), topping 60% for the first time in more than three years. BU, which is in its 15th season under head coach Joe Jones, had made at least 11 3-pointers in three of the past four games. But the Terrirer also have struggled to defend the 3-pointer, allowing 40.4% to opponents (worst in the Patriot League and 353rd out of 365 teams).
Penn State:
The Nittany Lions have relied heavily on their depth with 35.5 points per game off the bench ranking second in the Big Ten. Penn State’s bench has outscored its opponents 213-69 through six games this season, but defense has been an issue (allowing a Big Ten-worst 44.3% field goal shooting to opponents).
In their third season under coach Mike Rhoades, the Nittany Lions have two freshmen averaging in double figures: Kayden Mingo (a team-high 14.5 points per game) and Melih Tunca (13.8 ppg).
As Penn State’s only returning starter, redshirt junior Freddie Dilione V has been a steady presence, averaging 14 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists while committing only four turnovers. Dilione scored a career-high 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds against Providence.
How to watch Boston vs. Penn State:
- When: Tuesday, Nov. 25
- Where: Bryce Jordan Center in State College, Pennsylvania
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Live Stream: Peacock
- YouTubeTV: NBCSN
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