2018-19 Men's Basketball News

Gardner-Nicholson Voted Defensive Player of the Year, Third Team All-AMCC
Gardner-Nicholson Voted Defensive Player of the Year, Third Team All-AMCC

February 26, 2019

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona men’s basketball’s junior center Cameron Gardner-Nicholson (Philadelphia, PA/Boys’ Latin Charter) was selected the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Defensive Player of the Year while also taking third team All-Conference honors, as the league released its postseason awards on Tuesday.

Penn State Altoona Men's Basketball vs. La Roche, 2-16-19
Penn State Altoona Men's Basketball vs. La Roche, 2-16-19

February 21, 2019

Video highlights of Penn State Altoona men's basketball vs. La Roche College on Saturday, February 16, 2019 in the Adler Arena.

Penn State Altoona Men's Basketball vs. D'Youville, 2-9-19
Penn State Altoona Men's Basketball vs. D'Youville, 2-9-19

February 20, 2019

Video highlights of Penn State Altoona men's basketball vs. D'Youville College on Saturday, February 9, 2019 in the Adler Arena.

Photo: The Lions' four seniors pose with their families for a photo during Saturday's Senior Day ceremony.
Lions Fall 95-61 in Season Finale

February 16, 2019

ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona men’s basketball finished its 2018-19 campaign with a 95-61 loss to Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent La Roche College on Saturday afternoon in the Adler Arena.

Offense Key in Lions’ 94-85 Win at Pitt-Bradford
Offense Key in Lions’ 94-85 Win at Pitt-Bradford

February 13, 2019

BRADFORD, Pa. – Penn State Altoona men’s basketball completed the season sweep of Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Pitt-Bradford on Wednesday night, when the Lions nabbed a 94-85 victory at the Kessel Athletic Complex.

Penn State Altoona Men's Basketball vs. Grove City, 2-6-19
Penn State Altoona Men's Basketball vs. Grove City, 2-6-19

February 11, 2019

Video highlights of Penn State Altoona men's basketball vs. Grove City College on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 in the Adler Arena.

Photo (by Ally Lenz): Senior forward Marshall Higley knocks down a free throw late in the second half against D'Youville on Saturday.
Lions Fall in Overtime to D’Youville

February 09, 2019

ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona men’s basketball’s postseason hopes took a big hit on Saturday afternoon, when the Lions were edged 97-95 in overtime to Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent D’Youville College in the Adler Arena.

Photo (by Cory Maines): Junior center Cameron Gardner-Nicholson goes up for a dunk during Wednesday night's win over Grove City.
Lions Snap Skid With 79-65 Win Over Grove City

February 06, 2019

ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona men’s basketball used a solid overall performance on Wednesday night to halt its five-game losing streak, as the Lions nabbed a 79-65 victory over non-conference opponent Grove City College in the Adler Arena.

Men's Basketball to Host Brian Morden Foundation Night
Men's Basketball to Host Brian Morden Foundation Night

February 04, 2019

ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona men's basketball will host Brian Morden Foundation Night at its home game on Wednesday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m. against Grove City College.

Medaille Surges Past Lions 92-76
Medaille Surges Past Lions 92-76

February 03, 2019

BUFFALO, N.Y. – A big second half propelled Medaille College to a 92-76 win over the Penn State Altoona men’s basketball team in Sunday afternoon’s Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference matchup in the Sullivan Center.

Men’s Basketball Edged 84-82 by Hilbert
Men’s Basketball Edged 84-82 by Hilbert

February 02, 2019

HAMBURG, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona men’s basketball suffered a tough loss on Saturday afternoon, falling 84-82 to Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Hilbert College in the Hafner Recreation Center.

Men’s Basketball Falls 93-80 at Pitt-Greensburg
Men’s Basketball Falls 93-80 at Pitt-Greensburg

January 30, 2019

GREENSBURG, Pa. – Pitt-Greensburg pulled away in the second half of Wednesday night’s Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference game in the Chambers Hall Gym, handing the Penn State Altoona men’s basketball team a 93-80 loss.

Photo (by Tim Belardi): Penn State Altoona's Tyson West takes a jump shot during Saturday's loss to Penn State Behrend in the Adler Arena.
Lions Downed 80-46 by Behrend

January 26, 2019

ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona men’s basketball suffered an 80-46 loss to Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Penn State Behrend on Saturday afternoon in the Adler Arena.

Photo: Senior forward Marshall Higley takes a three-pointer during Wednesday night's loss at Mount Aloysius College.
Lions Edged 77-73 by Mounties

January 23, 2019

CRESSON, Pa. – The little things had a big impact in Wednesday night’s Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference game, in which Penn State Altoona men’s basketball suffered a 77-73 loss to rival Mount Aloysius College at the Athletic, Convocation, and Wellness Center.

This Saturday: Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day, SAAC for Socks
This Saturday: Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day, SAAC for Socks

January 22, 2019

Penn State Altoona will be holding Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day and its SAAC for Socks drive this Saturday, January 26.