Navy 71, at Penn State 80

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (Interstat) — In a game defined by efficiency and defensive pressure, the Penn State Nittany Lions remained undefeated, pulling away from the Navy Midshipmen for an 80-71 victory in a non-conference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at a subdued Bryce Jordan Center. The Nittany Lions improved to 3-0, while Navy fell to 1-2. Penn State’s victory was fueled by a superior offensive rating and a relentless defense that capitalized on Navy’s mistakes. The Nittany Lions scored 80 points on just 68 possessions, an offensive rating of 118.4, while Navy managed 71 points on 71 possessions for a… Read more...