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Friday, November 28th, 2025
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of November.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ College football player Pierce Petersohn changed his college plan from Penn State to Virginia Tech because coaching changes after James Franklin's firing led him to reopen his search. He is the third player to change his plan today, joining Roseby Lubintus and Marlen Bright. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State women’s volleyball is fighting for an NCAA tournament spot and will play No. 1 Nebraska today and Iowa on November 29—aiming to secure their 45th straight postseason appearance with an underdog mindset. The NCAA Tournament selection show airs on November 30 at 6 p.m. on ESPN. Onward State
- ➤ Three former Penn State recruits—Messiah Mickens, Roseby Lubintus and Marlen Bright—flipped their commitments to join Virginia Tech after coach James Franklin was hired, with Mickens committing on November 25 and the others on November 27 following visits to Blacksburg. Daily Collegian
- ➤ No. 4 Penn State women’s hockey will open its two-game road series against No. 7 Northeastern today in Boston at 3:30 p.m.—a second game is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. in Gloucester. The team, which has remained undefeated, will test its high scoring attack against Northeastern's strong defense. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State will face Rutgers in an upcoming bowl eligibility game as the Nittany Lions are double-digit favorites while Rutgers, led by coach Greg Schiano and holding a record of 5 wins and 4 losses, will try to narrow the gap. The matchup marks the 11th meeting between the teams after Penn State’s 27 to 6 win in 2023—DraftKings set the line at negative 13.5 in favor of Penn State. Onward State
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Penn State Men's Basketball vs. Sacred Heart
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Ticket prices vary — Witness the rise of Penn State Hoops with a talented and fearless roster.
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Penn State Nittany Lions Basketball Game
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Ticket prices vary — Witness the new era of Nittany Lions basketball with a dynamic team ready to impress.
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Dailey and Vincent Christmas Tour
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The State Theatre — $ — Celebrate the holiday season with five-time GRAMMY® award winners delivering a unique spin on country, bluegrass, and gospel music.
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48th Annual Juried Winter Craft Market
9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Nittany Valley Sports Centre — $5 admission (cash only), children 12 and under free — Explore unique, handcrafted treasures from over 60 talented Pennsylvania artists.
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Michigan State Spartans at Penn State Nittany Lions Basketball
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Cost info unavailable — A new era of Penn State Hoops begins with a young and talented roster ready to make their mark.
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