State College suffered their biggest defeat since January 17, 2024 on Tuesday. They lost 52-31 to the Cumberland Valley Eagles. While losing is never fun, the Little Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 119th, while the Eagles are ranked fifth).
State College's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Charlie Yartz, who went 5 of 11 on his way to 15 points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Powell, who posted six points.
Nolan Buzalka continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Cumberland Valley, dropping a double-double on 16 points and 11 boards. Buzalka's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Creston Austin, who went 5 of 9 on his way to 12 points and five rebounds.
State College's defeat dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Cumberland Valley, they pushed their record up to 11-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road.
State College will face off against Central Dauphin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Central Dauphin will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something State College surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cumberland Valley, they will challenge Central Dauphin East at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Cumberland Valley is facing Central Dauphin East at the right time seeing as Central Dauphin East is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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