Coming off a 103-54 win over UMBC last Friday, Penn State hosts in-state foe Saint Francis tonight. The Nittany Lions come into the matchup as 31.5-point favorites.
Tonight's game is the fourth of five road games for the Red Flash to open the season. After 30 and 28-point losses to Dayton and Clemson, the Red Flash picked up a one-point victory over Campbell on Sunday thanks to a Valentino Pinedo free throw with one second remaining in the game.
Penn State's hot start has vaulted them up to 43rd in KenPom's efficiency ratings. They have the 43rd-ranked offense and 48th-ranked defense. Meanwhile, Saint Francis sits at just 345th in KenPom, ranking 352nd in offense and 315th in defense. The Nittany Lions' other opponents currently rank 325th (Binghamton) and 298th (UMBC) in KenPom.
Tickets can still be purchased by clicking the link HERE, use the promo code PENNSTATERIVALS for $20 OFF your purchase.
With that being said, here’s everything you need to know about today’s game.
How to Watch: Penn State vs Saint Francis
TV/STREAM: Peacock
WHO: Penn State Nittany Lions vs. St. Francis Red Flash
WHEN: Tuesday at 7:00pm ET
WHERE: Bryce Jordan Center (15,261) -- University Park, Pennsylvania
SPREAD: Penn State -31.5pts || Over/Under at 151.5pts
Series History
This will be the 13th meeting between the two schools, dating back to the 1949-50 season. The Nittany Lions have a 10-2 record against the Red Flash. Last year's matchup resulted in an 83-53 win for Penn State.
RANKINGS COMPARISON
Stat Comparison
Projected Starting Lineups
STARTERS AS RECRUITS
--------------------------------------------------------------
• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel