Penn State Nittany Lions
Penn State basketball suffered an 85-72 loss to Rutgers, continuing a streak of defeats and raising concerns about team performance and coaching. Social media is abuzz with criticism and calls for change.
About Penn State Nittany Lions
This refers to the men's college basketball team representing Penn State University.
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Sentiment: 71%
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1-Year High: 100% on 2025-09-01
1-Year Low: 45% on 2025-12-23
Most Supportive Themes:
- Season Start and Schedule: (30%) Posts are highlighting the upcoming season start and schedule details for the 2025-26 season, generating excitement and providing information to fans.
- Player and Coach Focus: (25%) There's significant engagement around current and former players, as well as coach Mike Rhoades, with mentions of recruitment and team building strategies.
- Recruitment and Future Prospects: (20%) Commitments from new players like Ivan Juric and Reggie Grodin are being shared, indicating a focus on the future of the program.
Most Critical Themes:
- Fan Engagement and Attendance: (15%) Some posts express a desire for more reasons to attend games, suggesting a need to boost fan engagement and stadium attendance.
- Team Performance and Expectations: (10%) Discussions touch on past performance and the challenge of fixing a struggling program, indicating some underlying concerns about team success.
Top Penn State Nittany Lions News
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"Penn State basketball suffers 85-72 loss to Rutgers as Nittany Lions can't dig out of first half hole The Penn State basketball team suffered a second straight defeat in a loss to Rutgers at the Bryce Jordan Center on Wednesday"
News Link @TomLoy247 2026-02-19T01:17Z 99.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Where To Watch: Penn State basketball a rare B1G favorite vs. Rutgers Wednesday A complete preview for the Nittany Lions matchup with the Scarlet Knights featuring viewing streaming and listening info as well as odds"
News Link @TomLoy247 2026-02-18T15:52Z 99.3K followers, [----] engagements
"What is Penn State basketball's recruiting outlook after missing out on five-star target Dylan Mingo Lions247 breaks down Penn State's current standing in recruiting in today's college basketball landscape following Mingo's commitment to North Carolina"
News Link @TomLoy247 2026-02-17T20:04Z 99.3K followers, [----] engagements
Top Penn State Nittany Lions Social Posts
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"Penn State basketball photos from Wednesday night's loss to Rutgers https://nittanylionswire.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/sports/college/nittany-lions/mens-basketball/2026/02/19/penn-state-mens-basketball-photos-from-the-rutgers-game/88753518007/taid=6996eb06968e5b0001131f6b&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter"
X Link @NittanyLionWire 2026-02-19T10:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@CoryGiger Penn State basketball = pitt football For all the reasons you listed and more. Terrible venue. Lack of fan base"
X Link @PSU81AltmireW 2026-02-19T02:58Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Steve Pikiell talks Penn State postgame - Rutgers Scarlet Knights Basketball Subscribe to @RutgersFootball1 on YouTube Rutgers Basketball Head CoachSteve Pikiellmet with the media following the Scarlet Knights' win over Penn State inside the Bryce Jordan Center on Wednesday afternoon. - JOIN The Knight Report: https://www.on3.com/sites/the-knight-report/join/ - FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RutgersOn3 - FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RutgersOn3 - LIKE our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheKnightReport Rutgers Scarlet Knights Rutgers Athletics Rutgers"
YouTube Link @rutgersfootball1 2026-02-19T02:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Still didnt get my nittany lion hug🥲 #pennstate #studentathlete #college #d1 #comewithme Penn State basketball and student athlete academic recognition Day [--] of posting consistently Penn State basketball and student athlete academic recognition Day [--] of posting consistently"
TikTok Link @marie__eloise 2026-02-19T02:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
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