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Ace Baldwin Jr.’s Absence: The Missing Piece in Penn State’s Basketball Puzzle
In a game that had more twists than a pretzel, Penn State’s basketball team faced off against No. 15 Oregon without their star point guard, Ace Baldwin Jr. It was like trying to bake a cake without flour—sure, you can still mix some ingredients, but good luck getting anything that resembles dessert! Coach Mike Rhoades lamented the lack of defense, saying, ‘We talk about being solid on defense, we weren’t.’ It’s like telling a cat not to chase a laser pointer; some things just can’t be helped. Despite the absence of Baldwin, who averages 13.9 points and is the reigning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, the Nittany Lions still managed to score 81 points. But alas, it wasn’t enough to outscore the Ducks, who quacked their way to victory with a final score of 82-81.
As the game unfolded, it became clear that Baldwin’s defensive prowess was sorely missed. The Ducks’ Jackson Shelstad scored 17 points, and one can only imagine how Baldwin would have made him feel like he was trying to score against a brick wall. Rhoades noted, ‘We gave up two threes because of miscommunication,’ which sounds suspiciously like a couple of players were too busy discussing their weekend plans instead of guarding their opponents. And while the Nittany Lions had their fair share of scoring, they fell short in the assist department, managing only 13 assists compared to their usual 17. It’s like trying to throw a party without inviting anyone; sure, you can have snacks, but what’s a party without friends?
In the end, the Nittany Lions learned a valuable lesson: even if you can score like a pro, defense wins championships—or at least games against ranked teams. Rhoades summed it up perfectly, saying, ‘This hurts, because this is a game we could have had.’ So, as Penn State looks ahead, they’ll need to channel their inner Ace Baldwin Jr. and tighten up that defense. After all, if they can’t keep the Ducks from flying high, they might just find themselves grounded in the standings. For more on the Nittany Lions’ journey, check out our coverage of their comeback bid against Oregon and the latest updates on their season.
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The Penn State Nittany Lions return to Happy Valley battered and bruised after consecutive defeats, including a brutal 34–13 loss on the shores of Northwestern. Their armor is dented, their banners torn, and their pride wounded. But there is no time to recover. Marching east comes the mighty Trojan army of USC, battle-tested and fresh off a hard-fought victory over Washington. The Trojans smell blood, and a wounded Lion looks like easy prey.
But the Trojans have made one fatal miscalculation: they aren’t just marching into another battlefield. They’re marching into the WHITE OUT. 🏰⚪️ Over 100,000 faithful will transform Beaver Stadium into a sea of white as the entire kingdom rises to defend its Lions. The Trojans have come seeking conquest. The Lions have a kingdom to protect. Saturday night, the gates open. Let the battle begin. ⚔️🔥
Penn State’s lacrosse program has spent the recruiting trail doing what good programs do: quietly collecting athletes who look like they were built in a lab by a particularly optimistic strength coach. The latest addition is Kane Pritchett, a 4-star SSDM in the Class of 2028 who announced his commitment to the Nittany Lions, giving Jeff Tambroni’s staff another long, rangy defender with the kind of frame that makes opposing ball carriers reconsider their life choices before they even get to midfield.
Pritchett checks in around 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds and plays at Salisbury School in Connecticut, which is exactly the sort of place that sounds like it produces either future All-Americans or people who can explain a zone slide in four different languages. Inside Lacrosse called him a “power athlete,” which is recruiting-speak for “this kid probably wins every sprint drill and then politely apologizes about it.” He’s also got the family pedigree: his father, Wes Pritchett, played linebacker at Notre Dame, won a national title, and later made his way into the NFL, while his brother Marshall is catching passes at Alabama. In other words, Penn State didn’t just land a recruit — it added another member to a household where football and contact sports seem to be less hobbies and more generational curses. The Nittany Lions now have seven commitments in the 2028 class, and if this keeps up, Tambroni may need to start reserving locker room space for the entire recruiting industrial complex.
Penn State men’s volleyball has officially reached the part of the movie where the old coach gets the gold jacket, the curtain call, and the standing ovation that lasts longer than a Rec Hall timeout. Former Nittany Lions boss Mark Pavlik is headed to the AVCA Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class, which feels less like a surprise and more like the volleyball equivalent of handing a boss-level achievement trophy to the guy who spent 32 years turning the Nittany Lions into a permanent inconvenience for everyone else. The AVCA class will be inducted Dec. 17 in San Antonio, and yes, that date now has the same energy as “please clear the aisle for greatness.”
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