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Ivan Juric scores 20 points as Penn State tops Mercyhurst 72-57

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 1:48 AM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Ivan Juric scores 20 points as Penn State tops Mercyhurst 72-57

Summary

Ivan Juric recorded 20 points and 15 rebounds as Penn State defeated Mercyhurst 72-57 on Thursday night in University Park, Pennsylvania. Penn State, which improved to 3-1, overcame a 13-point deficit with a decisive second-half rally. The Nittany Lions shot 51% from the field and made six 3-pointers. Roko Prkacin and Brant Byers also contributed significant scoring, each adding 15 points. Mercyhurst, now 1-3, managed to tie the game at 41 before Penn State pulled away for good via a 10-0 run. Both teams have upcoming games this Sunday, with Mercyhurst facing James Madison and Penn State hosting New Haven.

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By the Numbers

•Penn State improves to 3-1 with the win.
•Juric shoots 7-of-8 from the field.
•Mercyhurst ties the game at 41 midway through the second half.
•Nittany Lions prioritize strong shooting performance.
•Next games: Mercyhurst at James Madison, Penn State hosts New Haven.

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1:48 AMYahoo Sports — Ivan Juric has 20 points and 15 rebounds, Penn State beats Mercyhurst 72-57

What they're saying

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(AP) — Ivan Juric had 20 points and a career-high tying 15 rebounds, Roko Prkacin and Brant Byers each scored 15, and Penn State blew a 13-point lead before the Nittany Lions beat Mercyhurst 72-57 on Thursday night in the first matchup between the in-state programs. Juric was 7-of-8 shooting, Prkacin made 5 of 6 from the field and Byers hit three 3-pointers for Penn State (3-1).
— Yahoo Sports

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