Beaver Opens Playoffs with Gritty 57–49 Win Over Greater Allegheny
Penn State Beaver tipped off the postseason in strong fashion Feb. 17 at the Beaver Field House, grinding out a 57–49 victory over Penn State Greater Allegheny
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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26 | 23 | 49 |
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37 | 20 | 57 |
Team Stats
Penn State Greater Allegheny
| Game Statistics | Penn State Greater Allegheny | Penn State Beaver |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (20-56) | (22-61) |
| Field Goal % | 35.7% | 36.1% |
| Rebounds | 36 | 40 |
| Assists | 4 | 12 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 10 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 9 | 10 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 2 | 12 |
| Pts in the Paint | 34 | 30 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 12 | 7 |
Monaca, PA - Penn State Beaver started the playoffs at the Beaver Field House with a 57–49 win over Penn State Greater Allegheny on February 17, 2026. Beaver set the tone early, building a double-digit cushion by halftime and then withstanding a more physical, lower-scoring second half to finish the job. The result moved Beaver to 13–14 overall and 9–7 in conference play. The difference was built in the opening half, when Beaver's pace and shot-making created separation and forced Greater Allegheny to chase, while Beaver took a 37–26 lead into the break behind balanced scoring and active defense. After halftime, the game tightened as both teams traded empty trips and the margin hovered in single digits, but Beaver's defense and rebounding held up when it mattered.
Beaver's Ny'zir Dix delivered the game's top scoring performance with 24 points, consistently generating offense in the lane and in transition, while Jermaine Knaff added 13 and knocked down three triples to help fuel the early run. As a team, Beaver finished with 12 assists, won the rebounding battle 40–36, and matched Greater Allegheny with 10 turnovers, while getting the better of the perimeter numbers by hitting 5 threes to Greater Allegheny's 2. Their ability to capitalize from beyond the arc proved to be a key separator in a game where every possession grew more valuable down the stretch.
Key defensive stops in the final minutes, along with smart shot selection and composure at the free-throw line, allowed Beaver to protect their lead. As Beaver advances to the Semifinals they will travel to take on Fayette in another PSUAC match-up! With confidence building and postseason experience now under their belt, Beaver will look to carry their defensive intensity and balanced attack into the next round. 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!
