State College
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Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rob and Aly Nese have grown their wedding décor rental business, Nittany Valley Events, from a basement start-up to a new 3,000 sqft garage — now they plan to expand into a storefront and venue. The couple builds on local success to offer more event options. StateCollege.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State men's basketball clinched a 71-69 win over Iowa at the Bryce Jordan Center on a warm Saturday. Key plays by Cooper Koch and Freddie Dilione V broke a three-game losing streak, and the Nittany Lions will return home Wednesday to face Ohio State at 7:30 p.m. Daily Collegian
- ➤ No. 15 Penn State men's lacrosse beat Yale 17-7 at Panzer Stadium on the final day of February — marking a season debut ahead of their upcoming game against No. 3 Cornell at 1 p.m. Daily Collegian
- ➤ On Saturday, No. 25 Penn State softball defeated Appalachian State 10-5 at the Tennessee Invitational — the team built a six-run fourth inning to secure the win. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State senior track athlete Hayley Kitching won the Big Ten 800m title Saturday with a record time of 2:00.55 at the meet + she set school and NCAA records this season that highlight her standout senior campaign. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Handal Roban won the 2026 Indoor Big Ten 800-meter title on Saturday with a time of 1:46.44, after setting a school record earlier at the ASICS Sound Invite. Daily Collegian
- ➤ No. 15 Penn State men's lacrosse beat Yale 17-7 Saturday afternoon at Panzer Stadium — 13 players scored as the team improved to a 3-2 record. The Nittany Lions will meet No. 5 Cornell at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 7 at home. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State men’s hockey split its final regular season road series against Notre Dame as the team earned three of six possible points. They won a shootout Friday night and lost in overtime Saturday before returning to Happy Valley. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Penn State women’s basketball lost to Indiana 93-59 in their season finale Saturday in Bloomington. The Lady Lions now await the outcome of Purdue vs. Northwestern to see if they will earn a spot in the Big Ten tournament. Onward State
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Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Basketball
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting college basketball showdown between two powerhouse teams.
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Tipa Tipo with El Combo Del Valle
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — From $11.99 — Experience a fresh blend of 70s soft rock and Latin rhythms with Tipa Tipo's tropical yacht rock en español.
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LaMP Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the unique fusion of sounds from drummer Russ Lawton, organist Ray Paczkowski, and guitarist Scott Metzger.
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America at 250 Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Nittany Valley Symphony — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate a diverse musical heritage with American masterpieces across genres.
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2026 Penn State Bass Expo
March 20-21 — Penn State School of Music — Free entry — Celebrate double bass artistry with guest musicians and a vibrant community atmosphere.
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The Shawshank Redemption Screening
8:00-9:31 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless story of hope and friendship within the confines of a prison.
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Better Than Ezra Live
8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket limit: 10 per customer — Experience legendary rock music with Better Than Ezra's engaging performance.
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Crafts & Cocktails at The Rivet
This adults-only, station-based evening gives you a punch card to enjoy craft activities *and* craft cocktails and mocktails. Every ticket sold supports STEM and maker programs for our community, so get your ticket (3/25 or 5/6) and let's craft for a cause!
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Peppa Pig Live - My First Concert
6-7 p.m. — Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State — Ticket prices vary — Engage with Peppa Pig and family in a delightful introduction to orchestral music for young children.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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