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Penn State Downs Alabama 73-71 - Match Report

Penn State earned a 73-71 victory over Alabama on Saturday, getting 18 points from Curtis Jones Jr. at Bryce Jordan Center.

Penn State won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -11.5-point spread.

Penn State got 18 points from Lamar Stevens and another 17 points from Myreon Jones. Lamar Stevens contributed 6 assists, while Lamar Stevens cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

Alabama got 15 points from James Bolden in a losing cause and another 12 points from Alex Reese. Kira Lewis Jr. contributed 6 assists for them, while Herbert Jones had 9 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Alabama were victorious, as the score was 40-35 at the break.

The rebound battle favored Alabama as they grabbed 45 boards, while Penn State only had 44

Penn State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Central Connecticut State. Alabama will aim to get back on the winning track at Samford.