Thomas Records Double-Double in Men's Hoops Setback at Penn State Friday

BOX SCORE

MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Kalil Thomas recorded his second career double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds, but turnovers proved to be the difference and his effort wasn't enough to offset the Nittany Lions' 74-51 Penn State win over Morehead State Men's Basketball at the Bryce Jordan Center Friday night.

MSU fell to 2-3, while PSU moved to 4-0. The Eagle defense held the hosts to just 30 percent shooting but the discrepancy came in points elsewhere.

Thomas was 5-of-9 from the field and 3-of-6 from beyond the arc. Freshman Eddie Ricks III also reached double figures with 10 points.

Twenty-nine turnovers led to a 32-2 advantage for the home team in points off mistakes. Penn State also took advantage of foul trouble for MSU as the Eagles were flagged for 27 fouls. PSU outscored the Eagles 30-15 at the charity line.

How it Happened

Morehead State held 14-10 and 16-12 leads midway through the first half, but Penn State used a 15-4 run to push ahead 27-20 with 4:35 left in the half. Penn State led 36-27 at the break. 

The Nittany Lions opened the final half on a 7-0 run and eventually led by as much as 27 late in the game

Game Notes

- MSU's 29 mistakes were the most in a game since committing 30 versus Louisville in 2004. 
- MSU held Penn State to just 6-of-25 from three-point range.
- MSU hit 38 percent for the game overall.
- MSU out-rebounded PSU 42-38. 
- The Eagles had a 22-20 edge in points scored in the paint.

Up Next

Morehead State travels to Louisville on Monday to take on Bellarmine at 6:30 p.m. ET.