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Stewart’s Six 3s Fuel Penn State’s 87–43 Road Rout of New Haven

The 2-0 start showcases a defense-first, transition-heavy blueprint under Mike Rhoades.

Overview

  • Dominick Stewart led with 18 points on 6-of-8 shooting from deep, while Kayden Mingo added 16 points, six rebounds and six assists.
  • Penn State finished 11-for-25 from three-point range after using first-half runs to build a 41-21 halftime lead.
  • The Nittany Lions forced 19 turnovers and held a 22-2 edge in fast-break points, reflecting their pressure-driven approach.
  • Josh Reed scored 14 and Freddie Dilione V added 11 as Penn State opened 2-0 for the fourth straight season.
  • The victory came against a program in its first Division I season and was Penn State’s largest road margin in 50 years, according to team notes.