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Sunday, October 19th, 2025
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Centre Pieces Quilt Guild is hosting a free beginner sewing and quilting workshop for kids today from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This 4-week class requires registration, limits enrollment to 10 children ages 8 to 14, and teaches basic machine sewing skills through hands-on projects—using provided machines and all materials. Downtown State College
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Seventeen players are listed out for Penn State’s football game against Iowa at Kinnick Stadium; starting quarterback Drew Allar, who suffered a season-ending ankle injury, leads the inactive list + backup quarterback Bekkem Kritza is marking his seventh missed game. Other wide receivers, linemen, defensive backs, and linebackers are also sidelined as the team prepares for the matchup. Onward State
- ➤ No. 6 Penn State extended its win streak to eight with a two-game sweep of No. 15 Mercyhurst—winning 3-0 on Friday and 6-1 on Saturday as goaltender Katie DeSa made key saves and record-breaking plays. The Nittany Lions will host Lindenwood Friday at 2 p.m. for a two-game series. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State will play Iowa on Saturday night without starting left guard Vega Ioane (71) and quarterback Drew Allar, whose broken ankle ended his college career last week. Iowa will also miss players including wide receiver Jarriett Buie, running back Jaziun Patterson, defensive back Shahid Barros, defensive lineman Luke Gaffney and tight end Addison Ostrenga (linebacker Jaden Harrell is questionable). StateCollege.com
- ➤ Penn State’s men’s cross country team finished fourth at the Princeton Fall Classic in New Jersey while the women’s team ended seventh at the Nuttycombe Invitational in Wisconsin before they head to the Big Ten championship on Oct. 31 in East Lansing. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Matt DiMarsico set a record in Friday night's game by scoring his second hat trick of the season as Penn State rallied for a 5-4 comeback win over LIU. His strong performance — combined with key plays by Charlie Cerrato and JJ Wiebusch — marked the first time a Nittany Lion scored multiple hat tricks in one season. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Freshman Jackson Smith shone for Penn State in their 5-4 overtime win over LIU on Friday as he scored his first collegiate goal, set up the game-winning assist, and made key defensive plays—earning praise from coach Guy Gadowsky. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Kaytron Allen had 28 carries for 145 yards and scored two touchdowns in Penn State's loss to Iowa. His strong play helped keep his team close—though four straight losses have dashed their playoff hopes. Onward State
- ➤ On Friday, Penn State field hockey ended its four-game losing streak by upsetting No. 11 Iowa with a 1-0 win in double overtime. The team kept its postseason hopes alive with a late goal by freshman Olivia Marthins and will face Indiana at 11 a.m. today in Happy Valley. Daily Collegian
- ➤ James Franklin spoke on ESPN College GameDay after being fired from his Penn State head coaching job last weekend—he said he was shocked by the decision and felt its deep impact on his family and players. He added that after 12 years leading the Nittany Lions and a tough season with three straight losses, he plans to seek new challenges to help young athletes succeed. WTAJ
- ➤ After a loss to UCLA last Friday, Penn State men's soccer returned to Jeffrey Field for its White Out game against Northwestern and finished with a 2-2 draw. The Nittany Lions tied the match in the 89th minute—Malick Daouda’s shot capped a dramatic comeback after Northwestern had taken the lead. Daily Collegian
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Tarwa N-Tiniri Concert
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Performance Space — Free entry — Experience the soulful desert blues from the all-Berber band Tarwa N-Tiniri, hailing from Morocco.
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Thesaurus Rex Halloween Bash
7-11 p.m. — Manny's Performance Space — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of local folk-jam music with Thesaurus Rex and Ham on a Stick for Halloween.
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Soles of Duende - Can We Dance Here?
7:30-9 p.m. — Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State — Free entry — Experience a captivating fusion of tap, flamenco, and Indian classical dance that speaks without words.
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Keller Williams Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy an eclectic blend of rock, jazz, funk, and bluegrass from innovative artist Keller Williams.
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Bella White Live Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket pricing not specified — Experience the enchanting sounds of Bella White's unique country/folk music.
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Coppin State Eagles vs. Penn State Lady Lions Women's Basketball
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM — Rec Hall — Tickets available — Witness the exciting women's basketball matchup as Coppin State takes on Penn State.
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Riley Green Concert
6:45-10:00 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — $41.75 – $91.75 — Experience the multi-platinum singer-songwriter's highly successful Damn Country Music Tour.
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Michigan Wolverines at Penn State Nittany Lions Men's Hockey
7-9 p.m. — Pegula Ice Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electric atmosphere of college hockey in the heart of Hockey Valley.
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Arun Ramamurthy Trio Concert
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Performance Space — From $11.99 — Experience the captivating blend of Indo-Jazz with Arun Ramamurthy showcasing his violin mastery.
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Peter Bradley Adams Concert
8-11 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket required — Experience the intimate and inspiring sounds of indie folk rock by Peter Bradley Adams.
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