POSTGAME NOTES vs. No. 4 Maryland

POSTGAME NOTES
Penn State vs #4 Maryland
12/10/2019
Bryce Jordan Center (State College, Pa.)
Attendance: 8,643
 
Penn State Scoring Leader: Lamar Stevens, Mike Watkins (15)
Penn State Rebounding Leader: Mike Watkins (11)
Penn State Assist Leader: Myreon Jones (6)
 
Miscellaneous Notes

  • Penn State continued with its starting lineup of Lamar Stevens, Jamari Wheeler, Mike Watkins, Myles Dread and Myreon Jones for its 10th game.
  • The 76-69 victory over No. 4 Maryland marked the Nittany Lions' first top-five win since February 17, 2016 and was the earliest top-five or top-10 win in program history.
  • Coach Patrick Chambers earned his 15th win over an Associated Press ranked team, most by a Nittany Lion coach.
  • Twelve of Chambers' 15 ranked wins have occurred at home in the Bryce Jordan Center.
  • Eight of the last nine meetings vs. Maryland have been decided by seven points or less.
  • The home team in this series has won each of the last seven meetings.
  • The Nittany Lions have won four of the last six meetings against the Terrapins.

 
Penn State Team Notes

  • The Nittany Lions forced 13 Maryland turnovers in the first half, a higher total than the Terrapins' made field goals (11).
  • Penn State did not attempt a free throw in the first 35:10 of the contest and went 11-14 after its first at the 3:50 mark in the second half.
  • After taking a 11-10 lead with 15:39 left in the first half, the Nittany Lions did not trail for the remainder of the contest.
  • The Nittany Lions capitalized on Maryland's mistakes, scoring 22 points off of the Terrapin's season-high 20 turnovers.
  • Penn State improved to 6-1 on the season when forcing 15+ turnovers and 3-0 when forcing 20 or more.
  • Penn State's balanced scoring continued with five different Nittany Lions scoring in double digits for the fourth time this season.
  • The Nittany Lions have held eight of their 10 opponents to 70 points or less.
  • Penn State remains undefeated at home this season (6-0) and owns a home winning streak of 10 games.
     

Nittany Lions Individual Notes

  • At the 17:49 mark in the first half, Lamar Stevens scored two points to move up to No. 4 on Penn State's all-time scoring list passing former Nittany Lion D.J. Newbill. Stevens now has 1,826 career points.
  • With his 11-rebound performance, Mike Watkins rises to no. 3 on Penn State's all-time rebounding list with 819 rebounds.
  • Mike Watkins recorded his fourth double-double this season with 15 points and 11 rebounds, achieving his 30th overall. He is 10 points away from the 1,000 career point milestone.
  • Lamar Stevens recorded his second double-double on the season and 13th of his career with 15 points and 10 rebounds. He moved climbed into the top 10 and settled at No. 9 with 736.
  • Lamar Stevens blocked two shots, moving to No. 8 in Penn State career blocks, tying Calvin Jefferson with 99.
  • Myreon Jones dished out six assists, matching his career high.