There were some high expectations for Penn State basketball heading into the 2018-19 season, as head coach Patrick Chambers returned a lot of experience, mixed with some young, fresh new talent. However, the Nittany Lions have struggled to start the new year, and that was no different on Saturday.
Penn State took on NC State in the Boardwalk Classic in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and although the Nittany Lions hung close, they found themselves defeated 89-78 when it was all over.
Facing a Wolfpack team that was 8-1 heading into Saturday’s contest, the Nittany Lions knew they’d be facing an uphill battle.