# 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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[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/penn-state-nittany-lions-basketball/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
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[--] Week: [-------] -23%  
[--] Month: [---------] +7.80%  
[--] Months: [----------] +132%  
[--] Year: [----------] -37%  
1-Year High: [---------] on 2025-12-19  
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-04-28  

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### Mentions: [---] (24h)
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[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/penn-state-nittany-lions-basketball/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
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[--] Week: [---] -31%  
[--] Month: [-----] +28%  
[--] Months: [-----] +56%  
[--] Year: [-----] -35%  
1-Year High: [---] on 2025-12-03  
1-Year Low: [--] on 2025-09-01  

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[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/penn-state-nittany-lions-basketball/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[---] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Penn State Nittany Lions in the last [--] hours which is up 28% from [--] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [--]  
[--] Week: [---] -35%  
[--] Month: [---] +12%  
[--] Months: [-----] +29%  
[--] Year: [-----] -38%  
1-Year High: [---] on 2025-12-22  
1-Year Low: [--] on 2025-09-01  

The most influential creators that mention Penn State Nittany Lions in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                        | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
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| [@PennStateMBB](/creator/twitter/PennStateMBB)                 | [--]    | [------]    | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@PSUBarstool](/creator/twitter/PSUBarstool)                   | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@lockedonnittanylions](/creator/youtube/lockedonnittanylions) | [--]    | [------]    | [--]    | [-----]       |
| [@BasicBlues](/creator/twitter/BasicBlues)                     | [--]    | [-----]     | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@pennstatembb](/creator/instagram/pennstatembb)               | [--]    |           | [--]    | [-----]       |
| [@danieljtgallen](/creator/twitter/danieljtgallen)             | [--]    | [-----]     | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@Lions247](/creator/twitter/Lions247)                         | [--]    | [------]    | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@JaretGold](/creator/twitter/JaretGold)                       | [--]    | [-----]     | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@Poerbler](/creator/twitter/Poerbler)                         | [--]    | [-----]     | [--]     | [---]         |

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### Sentiment: 71%
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[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/penn-state-nittany-lions-basketball/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 71%  
Daily Average: 79%  
[--] Week: 67% -13%  
[--] Month: 61% -4%  
[--] Months: 61% -18%  
[--] Year: 61% +3%  
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
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

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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](https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-basketball-rutgers-loss-mike-rhoades-274839485/) [@TomLoy247](/creator/news/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](https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/longformarticle/where-to-watch-penn-state-basketball-a-rare-b1g-favorite-vs-rutgers-wednesday-274703773/) [@TomLoy247](/creator/news/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](https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/what-is-penn-state-basketballs-recruiting-outlook-after-missing-out-on-five-star-target-dylan-mingo-274673386/) [@TomLoy247](/creator/news/TomLoy247) 2026-02-17T20:04Z 99.3K followers, [----] engagements



### Top Penn State Nittany Lions Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"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](https://x.com/NittanyLionWire/status/2024436498364354783) [@NittanyLionWire](/creator/x/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](https://x.com/PSU81AltmireW/status/2024317692488905107) [@PSU81AltmireW](/creator/x/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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=j5ihZcC4Wao) [@rutgersfootball1](/creator/youtube/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](https://www.tiktok.com/@marie__eloise/video/7608390823914261761) [@marie__eloise](/creator/tiktok/marie__eloise) 2026-02-19T02:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

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