UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — In a display of dominance, the Penn State Nittany Lions routed the Rider Broncs 90-63 in their non-conference finale at the Bryce Jordan Center. The team’s offensive prowess was on full display, as they recorded a season-high 90 points.
Sophomore sensation Kanye Clary spearheaded the attack with a career-best 29 points, surpassing his previous high against Butler. Senior guard Ace Baldwin Jr. made headlines by reaching the 1,000-point mark in his career, capping it off with a season-high nine assists. Other notable performances included junior guard D’Marco Dunn with 12 points and senior guard Puff Johnson, who contributed 10 points to the tally.
Penn State’s formidable defense was equally impressive, forcing multiple turnovers and capitalizing on them effectively. They led 44-24 at halftime, a testament to their relentless pressure and efficient scoring.
The second half saw Rider attempting a comeback, but Penn State’s consistent performance, marked by key plays from Zach Hicks and Favour Aire, maintained their commanding lead. The game concluded with Penn State solidifying their strong home record (7-1) and wrapping up their non-conference games with a 6-5 record.
This victory, highlighted by Baldwin Jr.’s milestone and Clary’s record-breaking performance, positions Penn State as a formidable force in the upcoming conference matchups.