Men's Basketball Picks Up 2 Important Conference Wins

Penn State Greater Allegheny 86, Penn State Du Bois 63
January 24, 2026 — Wunderly Gym (McKeesport, PA)**

Penn State Greater Allegheny (PSUGA) delivered one of its most complete performances of the season on Saturday afternoon, powering past Penn State Du Bois 86–63 in a PSUAC showdown at Wunderly Gym. The win moves both teams to 5–5 in conference play, with PSUGA improving to 7–10 overall. [Penn State...nt Version | PDF]

First Half: PSUGA Sets the Tone Early

Greater Allegheny played with purpose from the opening tip, using balanced scoring and efficient shooting to build a 36–21 halftime lead. Strong ball movement and active rebounding allowed PSUGA to impose its pace, while Du Bois struggled to generate consistent offense, shooting just 21 first‑half points. [Penn State...nt Version | PDF]

Second Half: Hannon Dominates, Lions Pull Away

PSUGA continued to apply pressure after the break, pouring in 50 points in the second half. Forward Elijah Hannon anchored the performance with a game‑high 23 points, shooting 9‑of‑15 from the field while adding 13 rebounds, 3 steals, and 1 block, recording one of the strongest double‑doubles of the season. [Penn State...nt Version | PDF]

Senior guard Jordan Poole added 16 points, 7 assists, and 3 rebounds, controlling tempo and helping PSUGA maintain its lead.
Guard Xavier Gaffney provided a valuable all‑around effort with 13 points, 3 assists, and 3 rebounds, while Achilles Tucker‑Turner chipped in 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. [Penn State...nt Version | PDF]

As a team, PSUGA shot an efficient 48.5% from the field and a strong 84.2% from the free‑throw line, while winning the rebounding battle 29–31. The Lions also recorded 19 assists and 12 steals, showcasing their defensive disruption and unselfish play. [Penn State...nt Version | PDF]

Du Bois Effort: Fortson Leads, but Comeback Falls Short

Despite the loss, Penn State Du Bois received a standout performance from Ashton Fortson, who paced his team with 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, attacking the basket aggressively throughout.
Guards Jordin Sommers and Malachi Schaefer each added 11 points, while forward Jack Craig contributed a perfect shooting night (4‑for‑4 FG, 10 points). [Penn State...nt Version | PDF]

Du Bois shot 21‑of‑59 (35.6%) from the field and 9‑of‑31 (29%) from three, unable to overcome PSUGA's spacing, defensive pressure, and interior scoring. The team's lone technical foul came against Malachi Schaefer. [Penn State...nt Version | PDF]