SB Nation Pittsburgh - Penn State vs. Lafayette: Nittany Lions Fall, 61-57https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48827/pitt-fv.png2011-12-07T21:29:53-05:00http://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/rss/stream/23833152011-12-07T21:29:53-05:002011-12-07T21:29:53-05:00Penn State vs. Lafayette: Nittany Lions Drop 61-57 Decision
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<p>To say <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/99917/tim-frazier">Tim Frazier</a> had a bad night in Penn State's 61-57 loss against Lafayette on Wednesday night at the Bryce Jordan Center would be an understatement.</p>
<p>The Nittany Lions' leading scorer was held to three points on 0-12 shooting and was charged with five costly turnovers as Penn State dropped its second consecutive game to the lowly Leopards. The loss could prove damaging to a young Lions team in desperate need of victories ahead of its tough Big Ten schedule to have a shot at postseason play.</p>
<p>"Tim didn't obviously shoot the ball," coach Patrick Chambers said after the game. "For him to only score three points, percentages say it's not good for us."</p>
<p>Frazier entered averaging just over 19 points, but struggled from the field in the first half and never recovered.</p>
<p>Lafayette's <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/53485/jim-mower">Jim Mower</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145578/seth-hinrichs">Seth Hinrichs</a> had 14 points each and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/53487/nick-petkovich">Nick Petkovich</a> had 13 points to help key a 38% shooting effort from the field. The Leopards also hit nine 3-pointers to the Lions' three on the evening.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/99913/jermaine-marshall">Jermaine Marshall</a> turned in a 20-point, 9-rebound performance to lead Penn State. Cammeron Woodyard chipped in 10 points and seven rebounds while <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145926/ross-travis">Ross Travis</a> finished with 12 points and eight rebounds. Travis had a rough night at the foul line, however, finishing just 1-7 on foul shots.</p>
<p>"We make four more free throws, we're in overtime right now," coach Patrick Chambers said of Penn State 16-26 effort from the stripe. "Hopefully we learn from this."</p>
<p>Penn State now prepares for a road trip to Pittsburgh, where it will face Duquesne at the Consol Energy Center in a 7:00 p.m. tipoff.</p>
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<p>It's halftime at the Bryce Jordan Center and Penn State trails Lafayette 37-32 with 20 minutes to play. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/53485/jim-mower">Jim Mower</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145578/seth-hinrichs">Seth Hinrichs</a> lead the Leopards with nine points each as Lafayette has used a 7-17 shooting performance from the perimeter to open up a 5-point lead.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/99913/jermaine-marshall">Jermaine Marshall</a> has a game-high 11 points to lead Penn State. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145926/ross-travis">Ross Travis</a> isn't far behind with seven points and five rebounds, but his 1-7 shooting performance from the foul line is putting a damper on an otherwise strong performance.</p>
<p>Penn State outrebounded Lafayette 26-13, including 11-2 on the offensive boards. The Lions are shooting just 1-13 from the perimeter, however, and aren't taking advantage of their second chances for points.</p>
<p>Leading scorer <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/99917/tim-frazier">Tim Frazier</a> struggled in the first half, scoring just two points on 0-4 shooting from the field. He stayed involved with five assists in the first half.</p>
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<p>Penn State will try to regain momentum after Sunday's loss against Mississippi.</p> <p>Penn State will look to rebound from Sunday's loss against Mississippi when it hosts Lafayette for a 7:00 p.m. tipoff Wednesday night at the Bryce Jordan Center.</p>
<p>The Nittany Lions dropped a 72-70 heartbreaker against the Rebels and fell to 6-3 on the season last time out, but will face a significantly weaker Leopards team when they take the court tonight. At 3-5 and No. 293 in the RPI according to RealTimeRPI.com, Lafayette is one of the lighter opponents remaining on Penn State's schedule.</p>
<p>Despite their weak resume entering, however, the Leopards do boast a couple of dangerous scorers. Senior guard <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/53485/jim-mower">Jim Mower</a> averages 17.9 points per game while senior forward Ryan Wilen owns a 16.9 average. Combined, the two account for 47% of Lafayette's scoring, so the Lions will likely be very focused on the pair defensively. If Penn State can slow the duo, though, it should be in good position to win this one comfortably.</p>
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