2023-24 Men's Basketball News
Five Lions Voted to AMCC Winter All-Sportsmanship Team
April 01, 2024
NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Five Penn State Altoona student-athletes were included in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Winter All-Sportsmanship Team, as the conference office announced the recognition on Monday.
Student-Athlete Spotlight: Jarrett Gardner
March 21, 2024
The student-athlete spotlight is a monthly Q&A feature from the Penn State Altoona Athletics Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee.
Jones Receives Defensive POTY, First-Team All-AMCC Honors
February 27, 2024
NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona men’s basketball junior forward Dwayne Jones (Philadelphia, PA/Greater Johnstown) was voted the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Defensive Player of the Year and also received first-team all-conference honors, as the league released its postseason awards on Tuesday morning.
HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Men's Basketball vs. La Roche, 2-17-24
February 21, 2024
The Penn State Altoona men's basketball team recognized seniors Chris Jarosz, Jarrett Gardner, Mason Bush, and Alex McClellan on Saturday, February 17, 2024, then defeated AMCC opponent La Roche University 80-73 in Adler Arena.
Alfred State Hands Lions Loss in First Round of AMCC Playoffs
February 20, 2024
ALFRED, N.Y. – The Penn State Altoona men’s basketball team’s 2023-24 postseason came to an end on Tuesday night at the Orvis Activities Center, when the No. 6 seed Lions suffered a 100-72 loss to No. 3 seed Alfred State College in the first round of this week’s Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Championship Tournament.
Men’s Basketball Clinches AMCC Tourney Berth with Senior Day Win
February 17, 2024
ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona men’s basketball team entered Saturday afternoon’s home game against first-place Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent La Roche University needing a win to make the postseason, and the Lions delivered with an 80-73 victory on Senior Day over the visiting Redhawks.
Men’s Basketball Drops Home Game to Pitt-Bradford, 89-75
February 14, 2024
ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona men’s basketball team took on Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Pitt-Bradford in Adler Arena on Wednesday night, and the Lions fell 89-75.
Men’s Basketball Suffers Overtime Loss to Behrend
February 10, 2024
ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona men’s basketball team took on Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Penn State Behrend on Saturday in Adler Arena, and the Lions were handed a tough 83-82 loss by Behrend in overtime.
Men’s Basketball Pulls Away for 83-74 Win at Carlow
February 07, 2024
PITTSBURGH – The Penn State Altoona men’s basketball team took on first-year Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Carlow University on Wednesday night in the Donahue Pavilion, and the Lions swept the season series with the Celtics by posting an 83-74 victory.
Men’s Basketball Suffers Nine-Point Loss to Alfred State
February 03, 2024
ALFRED, N.Y. – The Penn State Altoona men’s basketball team dropped a close game on Saturday afternoon at the Orvis Activities Center, falling 81-72 to Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Alfred State College.
HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Men's Basketball vs. Wells, 1-27-24
February 02, 2024
The Penn State Altoona men's basketball team pulled out an 81-78 victory at home over new AMCC opponent Wells College on Saturday, January 27, 2024 in Adler Arena.
Men’s Basketball Suffers Loss to Rival Mounties
January 31, 2024
CRESSON, Pa. – On Wednesday night, the Penn State Altoona men’s basketball team took on Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference rival Mount Aloysius College, and the host Mounties came away with an 89-85 victory over the Lions in the ACW Center.
HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Men's Basketball vs. Pitt-Greensburg, 1-24-24
January 30, 2024
Penn State Altoona men's basketball posted a 92-84 victory over AMCC opponent Pitt-Greensburg on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 in the Adler Arena, and the Lions wrapped up their sixth conference win of the season.
Jones Garners AMCC Player of the Week Honors
January 29, 2024
NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – For the second time this season, Penn State Altoona junior forward Dwayne Jones (Philadelphia, PA/Greater Johnstown) was named the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Player of the Week in men’s basketball, as the league announced its weekly awards on Monday afternoon.
Lions Get Past Wells in 81-78 Home Win
January 27, 2024
ALTOONA, Pa. – Honoring the Sheetz Fellows Alumni Appreciation Day, the Penn State Altoona men’s basketball team earned its second win in a row by defeating Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Wells College, 81-78, on Saturday afternoon in Adler Arena.
Men’s Basketball Snaps Skid with 92-84 Home Win
January 24, 2024
ALTOONA, Pa. – On Wednesday night, the Penn State Altoona men’s basketball team took on Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Pitt-Greensburg in Adler Arena, and the Lions put a halt to their three-game losing streak with a 92-84 victory over the Bobcats.