Penn State basketball holds off Chattanooga with record 43 free throws
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Last updated Nov 6, 2026
On November 5, Penn State basketball secured a 97-93 victory over Chattanooga, improving to 2-0 for the season. After dominating the first half with a 54-31 lead, the Nittany Lions faced a strong comeback from the Mocs, who outscored them 62-43 in the second half. Josh Reed led Penn State with 25 points, while the team broke its program record by making 43 free throws. Roko Prkacin capped the scoring with a free throw at the buzzer, sealing the win. Penn State's next game is against Pittsburgh on November 8.
- •Penn State made a program record 43 free throws on 49 attempts.
- •Josh Reed scored 25 points, including 15 from the free-throw line.
- •Chattanooga's Koby McDowell-White scored 28 points with 10 three-pointers.
- •The Nittany Lions led 54-31 at halftime but faced a strong second-half challenge.
- •Next, Penn State hosts Pittsburgh on November 8.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Penn State basketball holds off Chattanooga, sets program record
- 1:53 AMYahoo Sports — Reed scores 25 points, Penn State makes record 43 free throws to hold off Chattanooga 97-93
"(AP) — Josh Reed scored 25 points and Penn State used a strong first half and dominance at the foul line to defeat Chattanooga 97-93 on Thursday night.The Nittany Lions took a 54-31 lead at the half and made a record program record 43 free throws on 49 attempts (88%), led by Reed's 15 of 16 and 10 of 14 from Ivan Juric, who finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
"Penn State basketball set a program record for free throws made in a narrow 97 to 93 victory over Chattanooga.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 6, 2026, 2:03 AMPenn State basketball holds off Chattanooga, sets program record
Penn State basketball set a program record for free throws made in a narrow 97 to 93 victory over Chattanooga.
- Yahoo SportsNov 6, 2026, 1:53 AMReed scores 25 points, Penn State makes record 43 free throws to hold off Chattanooga 97-93
(AP) — Josh Reed scored 25 points and Penn State used a strong first half and dominance at the foul line to defeat Chattanooga 97-93 on Thursday night.The Nittany Lions took a 54-31 lead at the half and made a record program record 43 free throws on 49 attempts (88%), led by Reed's 15 of 16 and 10 of 14 from Ivan Juric, who finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
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