Penn State Defeats Fordham to Reach Sunshine Slam Final

The Nittany Lions secure their first 6-0 season start since 1999-2000 with an 85-66 win over the Rams.

Nick Kern Jr. led Penn State with a career-first double-double, scoring 20 points and grabbing 13 rebounds off the bench.
Zach Hicks contributed 16 points, including three 3-pointers, while Puff Johnson added 15 points for the Nittany Lions.
Penn State's defense held Fordham to 48.1% shooting, limiting their effectiveness from beyond the arc (4 of 18).
Fordham's Jackie Johnson III and Josh Rivera each scored 15 points, but the Rams struggled to close the gap after trailing at halftime.
The Nittany Lions will face the winner of Clemson vs. San Francisco in the Sunshine Slam Beach Division championship game.