Penn State Hazleton Men’s Basketball Week 1-2 Recap

Penn State Hazleton Men’s Basketball Week 1-2 Recap
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November 18, 2025

Penn State Hazleton vs. Bucks County Community College (W 95–84; 11/1/2025)


Hazleton opened the season with an impressive home victory, shooting 54.4% from the field and 54.5% from three-point range. Andre Campbell dominated with 24 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals in an all-around effort. Saivon Pressley added 15 points on 7-of-8 shooting, while Tyshaun Dukes recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. The bench contributed 40 points, led by Shamell Ponds (18 points) and Joey Dunstone (10 points). Hazleton controlled the boards 49–32 and converted turnovers into 21 points, building a 43–34 halftime lead and maintaining control throughout.

 

Penn State Hazleton vs. Lackawanna College (L 80–85; 11/6/2025)


In a hard-fought road loss, Hazleton battled back from a 43–34 halftime deficit but fell short. Shamell Ponds led all scorers with 26 points and 5 steals, while Tyshaun Dukes posted a dominant double-double with 20 points (10-of-10 from the free-throw line) and 16 rebounds. Andre Campbell added 16 points, and the team shot 41.9% from the field and an impressive 85.7% from the stripe. Despite 38 bench points and strong rebounding (40–41), Hazleton couldn't overcome Lackawanna's balanced attack and 18 assists.

 

Penn State Hazleton vs. Penn State Brandywine (W 78–63; 11/8/2025)


Hazleton rebounded with a convincing home win, shooting 55.3% from the field and controlling both ends of the floor. Andre Campbell was outstanding with 27 points, 6 assists, and 3 steals on 11-of-15 shooting. Shamell Ponds contributed 18 points and 3 steals, while Saivon Pressley added 9 points and Jaden Aladetohun scored 13 points. Tyshaun Dukes chipped in 6 points and an impressive 11 rebounds. Hazleton dominated the paint (28–24), forced 16 turnovers, and converted them into 22 points. The Lions led 36–25 at halftime and never looked back.

 

Penn State Hazleton vs. Penn College (W 95–77; 11/10/2025)


Hazleton delivered their most impressive offensive performance of the season, shooting 49.2% from the field and 44.8% from three. Saivon Pressley exploded for 23 points with 5 steals, while George McConkey caught fire with 15 points on a perfect 5-of-6 shooting from beyond the arc. Andre Campbell added 12 points and 3 assists, and Jaden Aladetohun contributed 11 points on 4-of-7 shooting. The Lions built a commanding 50–34 halftime lead and cruised to victory. Shamell Ponds (11 points) and William Powell (11 points) led a balanced bench attack contributing 25 points.

 

Penn State Hazleton vs. Penn State Schuylkill (W 105–86; 11/18/2025)


Hazleton dominated in a high-scoring conference road win, shooting 52.3% from the field and 50.0% from three-point range. Andre Campbell was unstoppable with 31 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 7 steals on 10-of-18 shooting. Saivon Pressley added 21 points (3 three-pointers), Tyshaun Dukes contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds, and Jaden Aladetohun scored 13 points. Hazleton built a 51–42 halftime lead and never looked back, outscoring Schuylkill 54–44 in the second half. The Lions forced 17 turnovers, shot 79.4% from the free-throw line, and dominated the fast break with 19 points.