HERSHEY, Pa. (Interstat) — Pittsburgh delivered a commanding performance Sunday, routing Penn State 80-46 in a nonconference men’s basketball game at Hersheypark Arena.

The Panthers seized control early and never relented. Roman Siulepa led all scorers with 28 points for Pittsburgh, while Freddie Dilione V scored 23 for the Nittany Lions in a losing effort. Pittsburgh improved to 7-6 overall, while Penn State fell to 8-4.

The Panthers built a substantial lead in the first half and continued to extend it after halftime, cruising to a decisive road win. Pittsburgh’s defense stifled Penn State throughout the contest, holding the Nittany Lions to a season-low scoring output.