Penn State Achieves Historic Back-to-Back 100-Point Games
- Penn State defeated UMBC 103-54 on November 8, 2024.
- Yanic Konan Niederhauser and D'Marco Dunn were key players, contributing 18 and 16 points, respectively.
- The team made history by recording back-to-back 100-point games for the first time.
On Friday night, November 8, 2024, Penn State University’s basketball team achieved a milestone by scoring over 100 points in back-to-back games, defeating the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) with a final score of 103-54. This victory followed their season opener against Binghamton, where they won 108-66, marking the first time in the program’s history that they scored 100 or more points in consecutive games. Yanic Konan Niederhauser led the team with 18 points, while teammate D'Marco Dunn added 16 points to the scoreboard. The Nittany Lions displayed an impressive performance, shooting 58% from the field and scoring 60 points in the second half alone. Niederhauser's strong first-half contribution established a solid 43-28 lead, while Jahvin Carter excelled in the second half with 12 points. Highlights of the game included a 13-0 run initiated by Ace Baldwin Jr., demonstrating the team's offensive capabilities. The Nittany Lions have not only shown exceptional scoring ability but also a well-rounded team effort with contributions from other players like Zach Hicks and Nick Kern Jr. Penn State's next challenge is against St. Francis at the Bryce Jordan Center before facing Virginia Tech in a neutral court battle on November 15. With this achievement, Penn State has set a new standard in their basketball program, indicating growth and potential for the season ahead as they continue to demonstrate their strong ability to dominate games offensively.