2017-18 Penn State Greater Allegheny Men's Basketball News
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Khari Hicks Uses His Past to Fuel Basketball Career
March 24, 2018Khari Hicks has always been driven by his community throughout his basketball career. The hardwork and toughness instilled in him from a young age led to a very successful basketball career at PSUGA as he helped turn the program from a losing program to a winner. -
Historic PSUGA Men’s Basketball Season Paves Way for the Future
March 12, 2018The PSUGA Men's Basketball Team had a historic 2017/2018 season. While they lose some key contributors to this year's team, many of their pieces are still in place as they look to pave a path to success now and for many years to come.
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PSUGA Drops Consolation Game to Central Penn
March 02, 2018The PSUGA Men's Basketball Team dropped their final game of the season to Central Penn in the Consolation Bracket of the USCAA National Tournament 95-81. PSUGA outscored Central Penn 36-21 in the final 10 minutes of the game but it wasnt enough to score the comeback victory.
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PSUGA Loses Heartbreaker in Three Overtimes vs. Villa Maria
March 01, 2018The PSUGA Men's Basketball Team battled #3 Villa Maria to three overtimes, but couldn't hold on falling 106-101. Jordan Payne scored 31 points in the contest and broke the all-time scoring record at PSUGA.
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Payne/Newby Honored by USCAA
February 28, 2018The PSUGA Men's Basketball Team had two award winners at the annual USCAA National Tournament Banquet. Jordan Payne was named first team All-American and Curtis Newby was named 2nd Team All-American
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Hicks/Payne Impress at 2018 USCAA Skills Competition
February 27, 2018The 2018 Road to the USCAA National Championship kicked off with the 2018 Skills Competition. Khari Hicks competed in the slam dunk contest and scored 73 points while Jordon Payne scored six points in the three-point shooting contest.
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Hicks/Payne Kick off USCAA Nationals in Skills Competition
February 26, 2018The USCAA National Tournament Kicks off this week with the Skills Competition on Tuesday. Jordon Payne and Khari Hicks will be representing PSUGA as they look to show their skills in a three-point and slam dunk contest.
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Coach Chat Tyler Care Week 12
February 21, 2018With the PSUGA Men's Basketball Team making the USCAA National Tournament, Head Coach Tyler Care joins us for a special tournament addition of Coach Chat! He talks about his teams preparation for tournament play and the stiff competition that is seen throughout the tournament #BeGreater #RoadtoNationals
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PSUGA Enters Second Straight USCAA Tournament as #6 Seed
February 20, 2018The PSUGA Men's Basketball Team will be heading to the USCAA National Tournament for the second straight season. They enter as the #6 seed and will take on #3 Villa Maria in the quarterfinal round on March 1st
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PSUGA Men’s Basketball Has Three Receive PSUAC Honors
February 19, 2018Three PSUGA Men's Basketball Team members were named to post season honors on Sunday. Jordon Payne was named 1st Team All-Conference, Curtis Newby was named 2nd Team All-Conference, and head coach Tyler Care was named PSUAC Coach of the Year.
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PSUGA Unable to Climb Out of Hole in Semifinal Loss
February 17, 2018The PSUGA Men's Basketball Team fell in PSUAC Semifinal action to PSU-Wilkes Barre 67-59. Jordon Payne put up 18 points but PSUGA was unable to overcome a 16-point halftime deficit in the loss
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PSUGA Set for Semifinal Matchup with Wilkes-Barre
February 16, 2018The PSUGA Men's Basketball Team is set for their PSUAC Semifinal Matchup when they battle PSU-Wilkes Barre on Saturday at 3 p.m. Both teams are known for their defensive play and will look to put that on display as they try to advance to the PSUAC Championships
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Coach Chat Tyler Care Week 11
February 16, 2018Ahead of his team's big semifinal match-up with PSU-Wilkes Barre, head Men's Basketball Coach Tyler Care joins me for another edition of Coach Chat! He talks about his team's game plan and where their focus has to be as they try to repeat as PSUAC Champions in 2018. #BeGreater
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PSUAC Semifinal Matchups Set After Wednesday Action
February 15, 2018PSU-Wilkes Barre defeated PSU-Lehigh Valley and PSU-York defeated PSU-Hazleton to move on to the semifinal round of the PSUAC playoffs. PSUGA is set for a matchup with PSU-Wilkes Barre as they continue their quest to be names back-to-back PSUAC Champions.
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PSUAC Playoff Field is Set for Men’s Basketball
February 13, 2018With PSUGA clinching the #1 seed in the PSUAC playoffs yesterday, the field is set as the top six teams battle it out for the coveted PSUAC Championship Trophy
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Player Spotlight Kenny Rouse #2
February 13, 2018PSUGA Men's Basketball Player Kenny Rouse joins us following his team's #1 seed clinching in over PSU-Fayette for another Player Spotlight! He talks about how important the win was and what was working for him on a night in which he scored 26 points, including seven three-pointers. #BeGreater
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PSUGA Men Secure #1 Seed with Win Over Fayette
February 12, 2018The PSUGA Men's Basketball picked up a big win on Monday night defeating PSU-Fayette 78-73. The win solidifies PSUGA as the number one seed in the PSUAC playoffs as they await their next opponent on Saturday
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PSUGA Looks to Secure #1 Seed Against Fayette
February 11, 2018The PSUGA Men's Basketball Team looks to secure the number one seed in the PSUAC playoffs on Monday against PSU-Fayette, Jordon Payne got back into his groove scoring a team high 25 points.
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PSUGA Men Keep It Rolling in Win vs. Worthington Scranton
February 10, 2018The PSUGA Men's basketball team picked up their seventh win in a row on Saturday defeating PSU-Worthington Scranton 101-70. Jordon Payne got back on track scoring 22 while Kenny Rouse put up 19
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PSUGA Wins Thriller Over PSU-Wilkes Barre
February 10, 2018It came down to the final seconds, but PSUGA won a thriller over PSU-Wilkes Barre 45-44 to secure at least the #2 seed in the PSUAC Playoffs.
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PSUGA Battles for #2 Seed in Showdown with Wilkes-Barre
February 09, 2018PSUGA battles for the #2 seed in the PSUAC when they face off with PSU-Wilkes Barre on Friday at 8 p.m. Defense has played a big role in their recent success with Juwan Ledbetter leading the way.
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Coach Chat Tyler Care Week 11
February 09, 2018Head Men's Basketball Coach Tyler Care joins us for our weekly edition of Coach Chat! He talks about his teams current stretch of four games in six days, the defensive play of his team, and what to look for in his team's big game against PSU-Wilkes Barre tomorrow #BeGreater #CoachChat
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Player Spotlight Juwan Ledbetter - Curtis Newby
February 07, 2018Following their big games against Penn State DuBois, Curtis Newby and Juwan Ledbetter join us for Player Spotlight! They will each talk about their big days against PSU-DuBois, their defensive play as a team, and what they need to do to improve against Wilkes Barre this week. #BeGreater
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PSUGA Men Start Final Push for Playoff Seeding vs. DuBois
February 06, 2018The PSUGA Men's Basketball Team is looking to make the final push for seeding in the PSUAC playoffs when they face off with PSU-DuBois on Tuesday night at 8 p.m.
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Juwan Ledbetter Sets Career High in Win Over DuBois
February 06, 2018Juwan Ledbetter had a big day in his first start of the season scoring 17 points en route to his teams 83-66 victory over PSU-DuBois
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Player Spotlight Jordon Payne #2
February 06, 2018It's Another edition of Player Spotlight! PSUGA Men's Basketball Player Jordon Payne joins us to talk about his big 16-point day against Penn State Beaver yesterday. He talks about what has been working for him lately, how his defense has stepped up, and how he prepares for the big week of games ahead. #BeGreater
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PSUGA Men Hold on For Thrilling Win Over Beaver
February 05, 2018The PSUGA Men's Basketball team held on to defeat PSU-Beaver on Monday night 70-67. Curtis Newby led the way with 23 points and Jordon Payne contributed 16 points in the win.
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PSUGA Men Look to Continue Hot Streak vs. Beaver
February 04, 2018The PSUGA Men's Basketball team looks to continue their hot streak when they battle PSU-Beaver on Monday at 8 p.m. It starts a stretch of four games in six days for PSUGA.
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PSUGA Men Score Over 100 in Win Over New Kensington
February 03, 2018The PSUGA Men's Basketball Team scored over 100 points for the third time this season on their way to a 107-93 victory over PSU-New Kensington. Jeremy McMunn led the way with 26 points continuing his second half dominance.
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McMunn Continues Hot Streak in Win Over Williamson Trade
February 03, 2018PSUGA saw contributions from nine players including a 15-point day from Jeremy McMunn on their way to a 75-53 win over Williamson Trade. PSUGA has now won three straight as they head towards the playoff race.
