Penn State men's basketball defeats Canisius in season opener

The Penn State men's basketball team secured a dominant 97-57 victory over Canisius in their season opener at the Bryce Jordan Center. The win marks the program's ninth consecutive season-opening victory.

Freshman Roko Prkacin led the Nittany Lions with a 28-point performance, shooting 12-of-14 from the field. Ivan Juric recorded a double-double with 14 points and 15 rebounds, while Josh Reed and François Wibaut contributed 12 and 10 points, respectively.

Penn State controlled the game from the start, holding a 47-26 lead at halftime. The team finished with a 55.4 percent shooting accuracy from the field and a significant advantage in rebounding. Canisius was led by Clinton Efinda with 13 points.