Basketball gets two wins on the road
Basketball gets two wins on the road
January 31, 2026
In a commanding performance on Saturday, January 31, 2026, both the Penn State DuBois men's and women's basketball teams secured crucial road victories over Penn State Beaver spoiling Beaver's "Senior Night". The sweep marks a significant turnaround for the Nittany Lions after both teams fell to Beaver earlier in the month.
Men's Basketball: Second-Half Explosion Leads to 90–62 Rout
The Penn State DuBois men's team used a massive second-half surge to dismantle Penn State Beaver, winning 90–62. The turning point of the game came after a competitive first half that saw DuBois leading by only four (40–36), the visitors ignited for 50 second-half points while holding Beaver to just 26. DuBois efficiency from beyond the arc was the difference-maker, as they knocked down 11 three-pointers compared to just one for Beaver. DuBois controlled the boards with a 38–25 rebounding advantage, preventing Beaver from mounting any sustained comeback attempts.
Women's Basketball: DuBois Edges Out Top-Seeded Beaver 75–69
In the early game, the Penn State DuBois women's team delivered a stunning 75–69 upset over a Penn State Beaver squad that entered the day with an impressive 15–3 record. DuBois set a blistering pace from the tip, jumping out to a 21–9 first-quarter lead. Although Beaver battled back to within four points by the end of the third quarter, DuBois' steady execution in the final frame secured the six-point win.
The sweep provides a major momentum boost for Penn State DuBois as they head into the final stretch of the PSUAC regular season. Both teams return to action this week, with the women hosting Penn State New Kensington on February 3.
