Against four overmatched opponents, Penn State looked like a team that might not be in rebuilding mode in 2023-24. After playing three top 100 opponents, however, they looked like a team that will struggle to win in double digits this season. The truth may lay somewhere in the middle, but it certainly doesn’t shake the “early Pat Chambers years” feeling coming out of this tournament. Penn State certainly didn’t look bad, per se, but still ended up losing by double digits to both Butler and Texas A&M down the stretch, even though the games were competitive.
Penn State 74, VCU 86: Lions Go 0-fer In ESPN Events Invitational
