Penn State's Big Non-Conference Push | Penn State Basketball News

Penn State men’s basketball kicks off its 2026-27 non-conference slate with a stacked schedule featuring eight home games, including a showdown at The Palestra and a trip to the high-stakes Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas Thanksgiving week. Facing top-tier competition like Marquette, Memphis, and Texas A&M, the Nittany Lions are primed for a grueling early-season test under Coach Rhoades, who’s focused on building experience before Big Ten play. The run wraps with home games against Albany, UT Martin, and Lafayette, plus a finale at Hershey against Saint Joseph’s — all setting the stage for what could be a breakout season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eb0e08267250a262