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Penn State Rolls Past La Salle 83–69 in Philadelphia to Reach 4–0

Efficient shooting defined a comfortable showcase performance in the Basketball on Broad Autumn Invitational.

Overview

  • Played at Xfinity Mobile Arena as part of a neutral-site doubleheader, the game streamed exclusively on Peacock with a 1 p.m. ET tip.
  • Ivan Jurcić earned Player of the Game honors with 11 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and a block.
  • Penn State hit 7-of-11 from three-point range, a 64% clip that kept La Salle at bay.
  • A game-turning first-half surge set the tone as the Explorers finished with 15 turnovers under sustained defensive pressure.
  • Freshmen Melih Tunca and Kayden Mingo combined for 34 points, the bench contributed 40, and Harvard visits next on Nov. 19.