November 11, 2017
PENN STATE vs. FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON |
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1-0, 0-0 B1G |
0-1, 0-0 NEC |
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GAME INFO |
Sunday, November 12 | 5 p.m ET |
Bryce Jordan Center | University Park, Pa. |
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TALE OF THE TAPE |
PSU |
FDU |
Points Per Game |
86.0 |
68.0 |
Opponent Points Per Game |
75.0 |
90.0 |
Field Goal Pct. |
36.9 |
42.9 |
3-Point Field Goal Pct.
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26.3 |
41.7 |
Free Throw Pct. |
80.5 |
62.5 |
Rebounds |
44.0 |
27.0 |
Assists |
11.0 |
15.0 |
Turnovers |
14.0 |
17.0 |
Steals |
8.0 |
6.0 |
Blocks |
4.0 |
3.0 |
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The Penn State men's basketball team returns to action on Sunday, November 12 versus Fairleigh Dickinson at the Bryce Jordan Center. Tipoff is set for 5 p.m. Penn State men's basketball will honor members of the military and celebrate Veterans Day.
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OPENING NIGHT
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The Nittany Lions opened their 2017-18 campaign with an 86-75 win over Campbell Friday afternoon. Sophomore guard Tony Carr, who earned All-Big Ten Freshman team honors last season, scored a career-best 33 points and dished out seven assists. He tied the game high with nine rebounds. Penn State's 86 points were the most in a season opener since the 2000-01 season when the Nittany Lions defeated Loyola (Md.) 87-58 (11-22-00).
THE HOMESTAND
Penn State plays four games over the span of eight days - all at the Bryce Jordan Center -- beginning with the win over Campbell (11-10). After Fairleigh Dickinson, the Nittany Lions welcome Montana (11-15) as part of the Legends Classic University Park Regional and play host to Columbia (11-17).
THE KNIGHTS
No. 23 Seton Hall topped Fairleigh Dickinson 90-68 at the Prudential Center Friday night with juniors Darnell Edge and Mike Holloway, Jr. scoring 13 points each. Freshman Noah Morgan was the third Knight with double figures, adding 10 points, including two three-pointers.
LAST GAME VS. FDU
Parachute pants and legwarmers were all the rage in the 1980s and the only meeting between these two teams took place at the beginning of that decade. The Nittany Lions topped the Knights 60-52 on January 26, 1980 at home at Rec Hall. Penn State is 34-4 all-time against the Northeast Conference.
FIRST THINGS FIRST
Penn State became the first Big Ten team to record a win in the 2017-18 season with a late afternoon tipoff time vs. Campbell.
TICKETS
Single-game tickets are available for all Penn State home games, including Sunday's contest vs. Fairleigh Dickinson. Visit gopsusports.com/tickets/m-baskbl-tickets.html for more information.
ENHANCED SECURITY MEASURES IN PLACE
Enhanced security measures implemented last year at the Bryce Jordan Center for concerts and other events at the facility are being extended to Penn State men's basketball games. Beginning with the 2017-18 season, metal detectors are being added at entry points, in addition to enforcement of Intercollegiate Athletics' bag policy.