Zach Hicks Dominates Scoring in Penn State's Easy Victory

On November 4, 2024, Penn State University showcased a strong performance against Binghamton, winning decisively with a score of 108-66 in their season opener. Zach Hicks led the Nittany Lions with an impressive 22 points, making 75% of his shots from the field, including sinking four 3-pointers. This victory marks the eighth consecutive season that Penn State has opened with a win. In addition to Hicks, five other players contributed significantly to the scoring. Yanic Konan Niederhauser scored 16 points and grabbed seven rebounds, while Ace Baldwin Jr. contributed 15 points, making four of five attempted 3-pointers. D'Marco Dunn added 12 points, and both Fred Dilione V and Dominick Stewart scored 10 points each. The Nittany Lions showed remarkable shooting efficiency, hitting over 51% from the field and 42% from beyond the arc. Binghamton struggled throughout the game, facing challenges both offensively and defensively. They managed to hit only 32% of their shots in the first half, falling behind significantly with a halftime score of 54-23. Despite Evan Ashe leading the Bearcats with 16 points, Binghamton could not recover from their poor shooting performance, which included 21 turnovers. This victory not only emphasizes Penn State's strong start to the season but also contrasts with Binghamton's efforts to improve, coming off a season where they recorded their most wins in 15 years.