Balanced Effort Fuels Penn State Beaver’s 66–50 Home Win Over Lehigh Valley
Behind efficient shooting and steady defensive pressure, Penn State Beaver controlled the pace and secured a 66–50 home victory over Penn State Lehigh Valley.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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24 | 26 | 50 |
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32 | 34 | 66 |
Team Stats
Penn State Lehigh Valley
| Game Statistics | Penn State Lehigh Valley | Penn State Beaver |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (20-50) | (26-48) |
| Field Goal % | 40.0% | 54.2% |
| Rebounds | 23 | 22 |
| Assists | 9 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 12 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 7 | 12 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 4 | 4 |
| Pts in the Paint | 26 | 28 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 0 | 0 |
Monaca, Pa. — Penn State Beaver defended its home court at the Beaver Fieldhouse on Jan. 17, holding their own against Penn State Lehigh Valley 66–50. Starting in the first half, Beaver led with Trevor Franklin and Ny'zir Dix scoring 7 points each. Lehigh Valley tried to stay strong but ultimately fell to Beaver at halftime 32-24.Still, Beaver kept their cushion til the end and proved enough to secure the victory finishing with 66-50.
Beaver's stat line showed promise throughout the game. Ny'zir Dix dominated with 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting, contributing 4 rebounds plus one assist and one steal. Trevor Franklin scored 8 points on 2-of-4 shooting and Allen Cole also with 8 points on 3-of-3 shooting. Beaver constantly switching their lineup gave ample time to rest up, recuperate, and - in the end - secure victory.
With the win, Penn State Beaver showcased its depth and efficiency on both ends of the floor, turning balanced scoring and strong shooting into a convincing home victory. The team's ability to rotate players without losing momentum kept energy high and pressure on Lehigh Valley throughout the game. As Beaver continues to build confidence at the Beaver Fieldhouse, performances like this highlight the team's potential moving forward. The 66–50 result stands as a solid statement of consistency, teamwork, and control from start to finish.
The team will take the court again on Tuesday, January 20th at 8pm in the Beaver Fieldhouse. They will take on Penn State New Kensington in another PSUAC match-up! For all things Penn State Beaver Men's Basketball check out beaverathletics.com or watch all home games live on the Rise and Roar Network!
