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11/02 21:16 CST Roko Prkacin scores 28 and Penn State cruises past Canisius
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Roko Prkacin scores 28 and Penn State cruises past Canisius 97-57
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) --- Roko Prkacin scored 28 points, Ivan Juric had a
double-double, and Penn State rolled past Canisius 97-57 on Monday night in the
season opener for both teams.
Prkacin made 12 of 14 shots and 4 of 5 free throws. Juric scored 14 points and
grabbed 15 rebounds.
The Nittany Lions led by as many as 22 points in the first half, and it was
47-26 at the break. Prkacin led the way with 12 points, and Juric hauled in
eight rebounds.
Early in the second half, Prkacin outscored the Golden Griffins 12-2 over a
3-minute stretch as the Nittany Lions extended their lead to 66-35. The biggest
lead was 96-54 in the final minute.
Clinton Efinda led Canisius with 13 points, and Preist Ryan added 12.
Josh Reed scored 12 points for Penn State. The Nittany Lions shot 55% and made
21 of 29 free throws (72%).
The Nittany Lions have won all four previous meetings with Canisius, most
recently earning a 97-67 victory in 2022.
The Golden Griffins' roster is full of transfers and freshmen, with only one
returning player who scored for them last year --- Trevor Augustine, who scored
four points last season. He did not score on Monday.
Up next
Canisius: vs. St. Bonaventure on Saturday.
Penn State: vs. Chattanooga on Thursday.
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