2025-26 Men's Basketball News
Claar, Daniels Earn Spots on All-AMCC Squad
March 03, 2026
LATROBE, Pa. – Penn State Altoona men’s basketball had a pair of players voted to the All-Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference team, as the league office announced its postseason awards in the sport on Tuesday morning.
Lions Come Up Short in First Round Against Hawks
February 24, 2026
HAMBURG, N.Y. - The Penn State Altoona men’s basketball team competed in the first round of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Tournament tonight, losing to Hilbert 92-77 at Hafner Recreation Center.
Men's Basketball Powers Past Pioneers in Regular Season Finale
February 21, 2026
ALFRED, N.Y. - The Penn State Altoona men’s basketball team traveled to compete against Alfred State at Orvis Gym, defeating the Pioneers, 98-80.
Men's Basketball Falls to Bobcats, 99-74
February 18, 2026
ALTOONA, Pa. - The Penn State Altoona men’s basketball team hosted their final home game of the 2025-26 season Wednesday night, when they hosted Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Pitt Greensburg, losing to the Bobcats, 99-74.
Lions' Offense Quiet in 71-44 Loss at Behrend
February 14, 2026
ERIE, Pa. - The Penn State Altoona men’s basketball team traveled north to compete against Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Penn State Behrend at Junker Center, where they lost to Behrend, 71-44.
Second Half Dooms Men's Basketball to Loss Against Mounties
February 11, 2026
CRESSON, Pa. - The Penn State Altoona men’s basketball team traveled to face Mount Aloysius at the Athletic Convocation & Wellness Center, where they lost to the Mounties 98-87.
HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Men's Basketball vs. La Roche, 2-7-26
February 10, 2026
Penn State Altoona men's basketball earned a 62-60 victory over AMCC foe La Roche University on Saturday, February 7, 2026, thanks to senior Kaden Claar's buzzer-beating basket to close the game in Adler Arena.
Claar Receives AMCC Athlete of the Week Honors
February 09, 2026
LATROBE, Pa. - Penn State Altoona senior guard Kaden Claar (Portage, PA/Portage) was chosen as the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference's Athlete of the Week in men's basketball, the league office announced Monday.
Lions Get Senior Day Win on Buzzer Beater
February 07, 2026
ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona men’s basketball team honored seniors Zion Bruce (Kihei, HI/Maryknoll) and Kaden Claar (Portage, PA/Portage) in a pregame Senior Day ceremony Saturday afternoon in Adler Arena, then rallied to overcome a double-digit deficit to defeat Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference foe La Roche University, 62-60, on a last-second shot.
Lions Fall 94-79 in Battle with Celtics
February 04, 2026
ALTOONA, Pa. - The Penn State Altoona men’s basketball team continued its four-game Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference homestand with a loss Wednesday night, losing to the visiting Carlow Celtics, 94-79.
HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Men's Basketball vs. Pitt-Bradford, 2-2-26
February 03, 2026
Penn State Altoona men's basketball posted a strong 97-86 victory over AMCC opponent Pitt-Bradford on Monday, February 2, 2026, in the Adler Arena.
Men's Basketball Prevails Over Panthers, 97-86
February 02, 2026
ALTOONA, Pa. - The Penn State Altoona men’s basketball team continued its crucial four-game Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference homestand Monday night with a 97-86 win over visiting league opponent Pitt Bradford in Adler Arena.
HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Men's Basketball vs. Hilbert, 1-31-26
February 01, 2026
Penn State Altoona men's basketball overpowered visiting AMCC foe Hilbert College on Saturday, January 31, 2026, winning 95-82 in Adler Arena.
Lions’ Offense Overpowers Hilbert in 95-82 Win
January 31, 2026
ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona men’s basketball team started its important four-game Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference homestand with a win on Saturday afternoon, when the Lions posted a 95-82 victory over visiting league opponent Hilbert College in Adler Arena.
Men’s Basketball Downed by Pitt-Bradford
January 28, 2026
BRADFORD, Pa. – In a rematch of last season’s Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference championship game Wednesday night, the Penn State Altoona men’s basketball team came up short, as the Lions suffered a 104-78 defeat at the hands of Pitt-Bradford in the KOA Arena.
HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Men's Basketball vs. Mount Aloysius, 1-21-26
January 23, 2026
Penn State Altoona men's basketball got back in the win column Wednesday, January 21, 2026, when the Lions defeated nearby AMCC rival Mount Aloysius College 92-72 in the Adler Arena.