
Russ Rose opened his 40th season as head coach of the Nittany Lions with a 3-0 win over Eastern Kentucky in the Penn State Classic.

Senior defenseman Kevin Kerr and junior winger Brandon Biro will serve as the team's alternate captains this season.

"We want teams to have to respect us and adapt to the challenges we're going to bring to our opponents."

Davenport told the AP there was "some acquaintance" between Marche and the two teenagers.

The Lady Lions finished their trip in Spain with a 2-1 record against some all-star and professional competition.

Penn State men's basketball will kick off the Big Ten's first-ever 20-game conference stretch with a pair of games in early December, while the Lady Lions have a slate featuring games against five NCAA Tournament teams at home.