Penn State closes its preseason Monday night at Drexel, looking to build on a comeback exhibition win over St. Bonaventure. The Nittany Lions open the regular season at home Nov. 2 against Canisius.

By the Numbers
  • Penn State is 7-0 all-time against Drexel, including 3-0 on the road.
  • The Nittany Lions beat St. Bonaventure 68-65 after trailing by 15 points in the second half.
  • Josh Reed led Penn State with 18 points and eight rebounds in that exhibition.
Yes, But

The comeback offered an encouraging glimpse of Penn State’s resilience, but the exhibition result came against a backdrop of a 12-20 season and a 3-17 Big Ten record. Monday’s matchup is the team’s final preseason test before games count.

State of Play
  • Penn State visits Drexel at 7 p.m. ET Monday, Oct. 26, at the Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia.
  • Reed returns as the Nittany Lions’ leading scorer; Ivan Juric is back as their top rebounder.
  • Drexel went 17-16 last season and reached the CAA Tournament quarterfinals.
What’s Next

Penn State begins its regular season Monday, Nov. 2, hosting Canisius at the Bryce Jordan Center.

Bottom Line

The Drexel exhibition is Penn State’s last chance to sharpen its game before the regular season begins—and to turn the promise of its comeback into momentum.