Penn State Basketball 2022-2023 Season Preview: Big Ten Conference Schedule Announced
Penn State basketball is gearing up for an exciting season as the Big Ten conference schedule has been announced. The Nittany Lions will kick off their conference play with a game against Indiana on the road and wrap up the regular season with a matchup against Rutgers away from home. One of the most anticipated games of the season is the annual Palestra game, where Penn State will face off against Illinois in the historic "Cathedral of College Basketball" on January 3rd. Additionally, the team will be making trips to Washington and Oregon to take on the Huskies and the Ducks for the first time since they joined the Big Ten.
Penn State will have the opportunity to play Rutgers and Ohio State twice during the conference season. Head coach Mike Rhoades is entering his third season at the helm of the men's basketball program and is looking to bounce back after a challenging second year. With a strong recruiting class and a revamped roster, Rhoades is aiming to lead the team to success in the upcoming season. The schedule includes a mix of nonconference and conference games, providing fans with plenty of exciting matchups to look forward to throughout the season.
The Nittany Lions will face a variety of opponents, including Fairfield, Navy, La Salle, Harvard, and Providence in their nonconference games. Conference matchups will see Penn State taking on teams like Michigan State, Purdue, Maryland, Wisconsin, and more. The team will also have the opportunity to showcase their skills in the Big Ten Tournament in Chicago from March 10-15. With a challenging schedule ahead, Penn State basketball is gearing up for an action-packed season filled with competitive games and exciting moments on the court.