2016-17 News
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Harrisburg Drops Final Game to Marymount 66-53
February 18, 2017Middletown, Pa.- The Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball team fell in their final match of the season against the visiting Marymount (Va.) Saints. The visitors first half lead proved to be too much for the Lion’s as they fell at home 66-53. The men also celebrated the careers of seniors Jazmon Harris and Marquese Daniels -
Penn State Harrisburg Loses Tough Matchup to Wesley, Eliminating Chance to Make Playoffs
February 16, 2017Middletown, PA— Kahlil Williams led with 17 points, Khalil White added another 14, Gbolahan pulled in 10 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to earn a win as the Penn State Harrisburg Men’s Basketball team fell to the Wesley Wolverines, 77-58, on Wednesday night at the CUB.
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Penn State Harrisburg Drops Conference Match to Mary Washington
February 11, 2017Fredericksburg, Va.- The Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball team struggled on the road this afternoon against Mary Washington. Jazmon Harris led for the Lion’s with 12 points and 2 rebounds in Harrisburg's 91-56 loss to the Eagles.
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Men’s Basketball Team Struggles offensively in Hard Fought Loss to No. 12 Salisbury
February 08, 2017Salisbury, MD—Kahlil Williams scored a double-double in his return to the rotation, but the Lions fell to the Salisbury Sea Gulls on Wednesday night for their second straight loss. Williams’ 15 points and 11 rebounds were not enough to overcome the nationally ranked defense. Khalil White also made his return after a one-game absence to lead the Lions with 17 points.
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Men’s Basketball Team Loses Tough Matchup Against Southern Virginia
February 04, 2017Buena Vista, Va. – Jazmon Harris led Penn State Harrisburg with 17 points, but the Lions were unable to get past the Southern Virginia Knights and themselves in what should have been viewed by the team as a must-win conference matchup. With the loss, the Lions fall to 9-12 overall, and 6-8 in the CAC standings.
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Lions Sneak Up On Bobcats for Thrilling Win
February 01, 2017Middletown, Pa. – The Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball team hosted the Frostburg St. Bobcats on Wednesday February 1st in a contest filled with intensity from both teams. Harrisburg only led in the first and last minute of the game, but it was enough to secure their sixth Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) win 56-53.
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Lion's Fall on the Road to #3 Christopher Newport
January 28, 2017Newport News, VA.- The Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball team struggled on the road this afternoon as they faced the number-three ranked Christopher Newport Captains. The Lion’s posted a solid first half effort before the home team pulled away in the second half to win 75-47.
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Lions Get Revenge in Nail Biter Over Back Yard Rival York (Pa.)
January 25, 2017York, Pa.- Gbolahan Alliyu grabbed a season-high 19 rebounds to go with nine points to defeat the York College (Pa.) Spartans in a game that saw a number of shifts in momentum between the two squads. Marquese Daniels and Khalil White both led the team with 12 points apiece.
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Daniels Leads Harrisburg to Win Over St. Mary's
January 21, 2017Middletown, Pa.- After a few big stops in the last minutes of play, the Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball team came away with their fourth conference win of the season against the visiting Seahawks on Saturday January 21st. Marquese Daniels led all scorers with 20 in Harrisburg’s 65-61 win.
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Lion's Fall Short to Marymount in OT
January 18, 2017Marymount, Va.- The Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball team put in a gritty effort at Marymount (Va.) but the home team finished two free throws in over time with one second to go to seal their 78-76 victory over Harrisburg.
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Newport Shoots its Way to 73-55 Victory Over Harrisburg
January 14, 2017Middletown, Pa.- After a win against Wesley on Wednesday evening the Penn State Harrisburg men's basketball team looked to get a big win as Christopher Newport came to town. The Lion's led at several times throughout the match before the Captains pulled ahead in the second half to win 73-55.
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Harris Drops the Buzzer Beater from Downtown, Gives Lions Thrilling Win Over Wesley on the Road
January 12, 2017Dover, DE—The Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball team secured a come from behind victory on Wednesday, January 11th against the Wesley Wolverines. The Blue and White were led by Jazmon Harris and Kahlil Williams in their 73-70 win.
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Penn State Harrisburg Comes Up Short to Eagles
January 07, 2017Middletown, Pa.- Freshman guard Khalil White’s 16 points led the Penn State Harrisburg to a close loss to the visiting Mary Washington Eagles. The Eagles finished four free throws with 6 seconds to go to pull ahead and defeat Harrisburg 67-62.
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White Leads Charge for Win Over the Knights
January 05, 2017Middletown, Pa.- The Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball team grabbed their first conference win of the new year against Southern Virginia on Thursday January 5th. Khalil White led for Harrisburg with 19 points to lead the Lion’s past the Knights 66-55.
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Harrisburg Falls to SUNY Canton in Sponaugle Tournament
January 03, 2017Lancaster, Pa.- Khalil White and Jazmon Harris posted game-highs of 19 points in the Lion’s loss to SUNY Canton in the consolation match of the Sponaugle New Year’s Tournament hosted by Franklin and Marshall on Tuesday January 3rd.
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Blue and White Drop Match to Case Western
January 02, 2017Lancaster, Pa.- The Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball team dropped their first game of the new year on the road tonight against Case Western Reserve in the opening game of the Sponaugle New Year’s Tournament hosted by Franklin and Marshall College. Khalil White led for the Lion’s with 22 points and 3 rebounds.
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Lions Struggle on Road against Desales
December 19, 2016Middletown, Pa. – The Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball faced off against a strong Desales team Monday December 19, 2016. From the starting minutes, the Lions found out it was going to be a long night falling behind early and struggling to get back on track throughout the game.
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St. Mary's Withstands Harrisburg
December 10, 2016St. Mary’s, Md.- Penn State Harrisburg’s bid for their second straight road win of the year came up short Saturday afternoon as the Lion’s fell 84-88 to St. Mary’s (Md.). Jazmon Harris led for Harrisburg with 26 points and 4 rebounds.
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Lion's Take Down Frostburg for First Conference Win of the Year
December 07, 2016Frostburg, Md.- The Penn State Harrisburg men's basketball team picked up their first conference win of the year on the road on Wednesday December 7th against Frostburg State. Both teams held the lead several times throughout the match but the Lion's finished strong and went on to win 70-67.
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Second Half Surge Lifts Sea Gulls Over Harrisburg
December 03, 2016Middletown, Pa.- The Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball team struggled against the No. 19 Salisbury Sea Gulls on Saturday December 3rd. The Lion’s had a strong first half but struggled to buy a basket in the second, dropping their second conference game 70-39.
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Spartans Take Down Harrisburg in First Conference Game of the Year
November 30, 2016Middletown, Pa.- The Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball team dropped their first conference game of the year on Wednesday as a hot shooting York (Pa.) squad downed the Lion’s 86-73.
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Blue and White Drop First Game of the Year to Susquehanna
November 27, 2016Middletown, Pa.- The Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball team hosted non-conference opponent Susquehanna on Sunday November 27th. The Lion’s had a strong first half but struggled in the second half to get on the board. Harrisburg went on to lose their first match of the year, 82-56.
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White Earns CAC Player of Week Honor
November 21, 2016Penn State Harrisburg freshman Khalil White earned CAC Player of the Week accolades after averaging 20.0 points per game while shooting 61.3% from the field in a 3-0 week for the Lions. White's top performance of the week came in the championship game of the Penn State Harrisburg Tip-Off Tournament. He scored 33 points on 71.4% shooting with five three-pointers, leading the Lions to a 74-68 victory over TCNJ. White was named Tournament MVP for his efforts.
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White Leads Harrisburg to Tip-Off Tournament Win
November 20, 2016Middletown, Pa.- The Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball team defeated TCNJ this afternoon to win the 2016 Penn State Harrisburg Tip-Off Tournament. The Lion’s beat New Rochelle yesterday afternoon in the first round. Today, Khalil White led the Blue and White with 33 points as the Lion’s went on to win 74-68.
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Penn State Harrisburg Shuts Down New Rochelle for First Round of Tip-Off Tournament
November 19, 2016Middletown, Pa.- The Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball team fashioned an impressive come-from-behind victory on Saturday afternoon as they hosted New Rochelle for the Penn State Harrisburg Tip-Off Tournament. The Lion’s edged New Rochelle 76-72 in the opening round of the tournament.
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Penn State Harrisburg Starts Off Season Strong
November 15, 2016Middletown, Pa. – The Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball team started their season strong facing off with the Haverford University Fords. Despite being in the lead for the majority of the contest, the visitors hung tough throughout, but eventually fell to the more dominate Lions 62-56.
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2016-17 MEN'S BASKETBALL PRESEASON POLL & VIDEO
November 12, 2016Christopher Newport was selected as the unanimous preseason favorite to repeat as champions in the CAC Men's Basketball Preseason Poll, voted on by the head coaches around the conference. CNU received nine first-place votes and totaled 81 points to land atop the poll.
