Syracuse 80 Drexel 50 FINAL A dominant second half performance top to bottom from Syracuse (outscored Drexel 43-18), led by 18 for Kiyan Anthony. I’ll have a notebook from the day up on @hooplove215.bsky.social later today.

Syracuse 65 Drexel 40 6:13 | 2H 22-4 run for Syracuse in the last 10 minutes. A disastrous half of basketball for Drexel, after being within striking distance at halftime.

And it goes from bad for worse for the Dragons - Shane Blakeney just went down injured and had to be helped off the floor.

Syracuse 56 Drexel 38 10:01 | 2H Another timeout for Drexel, who have been scoreless for the last 2:19 and are shooting 2-16 from the floor. A disappointing finish for a team that was shooting 50% from the floor at half.

Syracuse 51 Drexel 36 11:53 | 2H Drexel has struggled tremendously after half, shooting just 2-of-12 from the field and only having six points for the half. They’ve also gone cold from the charity stripe, going 1-4.

Syracuse 49 Drexel 36 13:58 | 2H Largest lead of the day for the Orange as Syracuse has gone on a 6-0 run since the 16-minute mark. Timeout for Zach Spiker and the Dragons.

Syracuse 43 Drexel 36 15:44 | 2H An Eli Beard three stops a Syracuse run that pushed their lead up to 10, their largest of the day. He leads all Dragons with 11 on the day.

Syracuse 37 Drexel 32 Halftime! A Naithan George drive at the buzzer puts the Orange up five. If Drexel wants to pull out a second half comeback, they will need to cut down on the turnovers. They’ve turned it over ten times compared to Syracuse’s two.

Syracuse 31 Drexel 30 2:29 | 1H Despite a 9-1 turnover ratio being in the favor of the Orange, they’ve been unable to pull away from Drexel. The Dragons are shooting over 50% from the floor and from three point land, going 4-4 from the free throw line as well.

Syracuse 19 Drexel 17 9:32 | 1H Back to back three for Syracuse push them back in front, but the Dragons are in this game. Five early points for Shane Blakeney in what looks like a good one early from the X.

Drexel 6 Syracuse 4 15:44 | 1H The Dragons take an early lead into the break with a Shane Blakeney turnaround. On the flipside, Drexel committed two turnovers in the first four.

Kiyan Anthony finds the first points of the game for the Orange, with a very pro-Syracuse crowd in attendance at the X.

Game two of our doubleheader today, as Drexel takes on Syracuse. Full coverage on the way!

Penn State 83 La Salle 69 FINAL Four different Explorers cracking double-digit scoring was not enough to overcome a first-half 20-0 run by Penn State. La Salle falls to 2-2 on the year and are back in action against Villanova Tuesday. Full story coming to @hooplove215.bsky.social in a bit.

Penn State 77 La Salle 61 3:50 | 2H La Salle averages 12 turnovers a game thus far this season - the Explorers have already turned it over 15 times with just under four to go.

Penn State 70 La Salle 51 7:50 | 1H Ashton Walker’s into double digits for the Explorers, after a disappointing two-point performance in Tuesday’s loss for Temple. Penn State’s largest lead of the day is 21, they’re two off that mark.

Penn State 59 La Salle 42 12:57 | 2H La Salle cut it down to 12 on an Eric Acker jumper but Penn State went on a 5-0 run in the past minute+ and pushed the lead back up to 17. Three players into double digits for the Nittany Lions.

Penn State 42 La Salle 29 Halftime! A 20-0 run propelled the Nittany Lions to a double-digit lead and they have not looked back, despite the Explorers’ attempts to push their way back in. Jayden Marshall continues a hot start to the season, leading La Salle with nine points.

Penn State 27 La Salle 12 8:43 | 1H 17-0 run for the Nittany Lions, with La Salle’s offense unable to find their way out of an almost six minute scoring drought.

Penn State 21 La Salle 12 10:00 | 1H 12-0 run for Penn State over the last three minutes, gives them a nine point cushion over the Explorers.

Penn State 7 La Salle 5 15:48 | 1H Five turnovers combined for both teams across the first four minutes. A layup by Penn State’s Freddie Dilione V gives the Nittany Lions an early edge.

Starters for La Salle: G Eric Acker G Damon Strand G Ashton Walker F Josiah Harris F Jerome Brewer Jr. Starters for Penn State: G Kayden Mingo G Melih Tunca G Eli Rice F Josh Reed F Sasa Ciani

Good afternoon from Philadelphia! In the first half of today’s Autumn Invitational, La Salle (2-1), coming off a 27-point loss against Temple on Tuesday takes on Penn State (3-0). Starters and full coverage for @hooplove215.bsky.social on the way!

Princeton 73 Villanova 68 FINAL Villanova goes without a field goal across the final 8:33 and cannot hold onto what was a 14-point lead. Wildcats fall to 2-2. Full story coming to @hooplove215.bsky.social in a bit.

Princeton 70 Villanova 68 :43 | Q4 A three from Skye Belker and Princeton goes up two. Timeout, Villanova.

Villanova 68 Princeton 67 1:14 | Q4 Princeton’s defense has been lockdown all quarter, holding the Wildcats 1-7 and without a field goal over the last 7:23. But a foul on a Bascoe drive and Villanova goes up one, with Bascoe going 1-2 from the line.

Villanova 67 Princeton 67 1:29 | Q4 Phenomenal plays on the defensive end by Kennedy Henry - blocks a go-ahead drive to the basket and on the next play, steals it away. Six steals on the night for the Westtown alum.

Villanova 67 Princeton 67 2:48 | Q4 We are level with just under three to go. Denise Dillon leaning on Dani Ceseretti and Brynn McCurry down the stretch.

Villanova 65 Princeton 63 4:40 | Q4 Princeton came back to tie it but Denae Carter knocked in two free throws to put Wildcats back up two.

Villanova 60 Princeton 54 7:16 | Q4 The lead is six, after back to back buckets for Princeton - timeout Villanova.

Villanova 57 Princeton 50 End Q3 Princeton cut what was a 14-point Villanova lead down to seven heading to the fourth. Balance has been a theme of this Villanova offense, with eight players scoring five or more.

Villanova 49 Princeton 40 4:45 | Q3 Denae Carter’s done a bit of everything for the Wildcats tonight - nine points (4-6, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and three assists. After just six points in her first two games of the year, Carter’s rebounded with 21 in her past two, with more likely to come.

Villanova 37 Princeton 29 Halftime! Four Wildcats already with five or more points (Bascoe, Henry, Joens, Carter) in what has been a balanced offensive attack on the Main Line. Villanova winning the assist battle, 11-6, with three of them coming from Kennedy Henry.

Villanova 29 Princeton 20 5:00 | Q2 Kennedy Henry into double digits for the Wildcats, leading all scorers with 11, and has picked up three steals and two assists along the way.

Villanova 19 Princeton 16 End Q1 Villanova’s defense looked impressive through the first ten, holding Princeton scoreless through the final 3:23. Six of nine Wildcats who have entered have scored, led by Kennedy Henry’s six points.

Villanova 10 Princeton 9 5:00 | Q1 The Tigers ran out to an early 7-3 lead, but Villanova’s defense pressure has held them scoreless over the last two minutes. Nice putback and-one by Denae Carter to put the Wildcats up one.

Starters for Villanova: G Jasmine Bascoe (6th in the Big East in scoring, 19 ppg) G Kennedy Henry G Kelsey Joens F Kylee Watson F Denae Carter Starters for Princeton: G Olivia Hutcherson G Fadima Tall G Skye Belker G Ashley Chea (First-Team All-Ivy last year) G Madison St. Rose

Good evening from Villanova! The Wildcats, 2-1 off a win against VCU north of the border, return to PA to take on Princeton. Princeton, 1-0 on the young campaign, are reigning Ivy League champs and preseason favorites to repeat. Starters and coverage for @hooplove215.bsky.social to come.

Villanova officially signs talented Carroll guard Alexis Eberz. Coming off a 19.8 ppg junior season and more to come for her in the 2025-26 campaign. Full preview on @hooplove215.bsky.social, written by the incomparable @jsantoliquito.bsky.social: www.cityofbasketballlove.com/news_article...

Injury Update: no timetable on Chris Jeffrey’s return, per Kevin Willard. Jeffrey suffered a right ankle sprain yesterday in practice.

Villanova 94 Queens (N.C.) 72 FINAL A dominant offensive performance for Villanova, with four scorers surpassing 15+ points and Duke Brennan pulling down the most rebounds of any Wildcat (20) in over a decade. Full story coming to @hooplove215.bsky.social in a bit.

Villanova 79 Queens (N.C.) 65 6:58 | 2H While the defense has been a bit suspect (likely going to allow 70+ to Queens), the offense on this reconstructed roster has looked very promising. Already four players into double digits (Lindsay, Brennan, Hodge, Lewis) and Perkins not far behind (8).

Villanova 67 Queens (N.C.) 54 11:22 | 2H Some ugly stats: free throw shooting has been subpar for Villanova, just 9-14 from the line and from three-point range, shooting just 18.2% (2-11). Duke Brennan’s looked good in the 2nd half, with 10 quick points and 17 total rebounds.

Villanova 51 Queens (N.C.) 37 Halftime! A goaltending call on a Bryce Lindsay drive (17 points) breaks 50 for Villanova. The Sun Belt Freshman of the Year has been a standout for Kevin Willard. The lead is 14 at the half, but it’s not been a comfortable one for the Wildcats.

Villanova 43 Queens (N.C.) 33 1:53 | 1H 11-5 stretch for Queens as they’re sticking around in this game, cutting into what was a 17-point deficit. Acaden Lewis looks every bit the player Kevin Willard and co. thought they were getting tonight - 6-8 FG, 1-2 3P and 13 points.

Kevin Willard’s also only gone eight deep thus far, but with no impact from the bench (a combined 0-2 from Askew, Gapare and Palmer). Wildcats missing Chris Jeffrey (ankle sprain) and Zion Stanford (has not played yet) in that second unit.

Villanova 39 Queens (N.C.) 27 3:35 | 1H After taking 19 first-half threes against BYU on Monday, Villanova’s taken just six thus far. Lindsay and Lewis have been killing the Royals in the paint with dashes to the basket - Wildcats shooting 57% from the floor.

Villanova 33 Queens (N.C.) 20 6:52 | 1H Acaden Lewis turned the afterburners on with back-to-back drives and finishing it in style - the freshman had a game to forget against BYU, but he’s looked the real deal tonight. 8 points on 4-5 shooting and a +12 in nine minutes.

Villanova 29 Queens (N.C.) 16 8:33 | 1H 12-2 run for the Wildcats over the last two and a half, including 10 for Bryce Lindsay. He’s looked outstanding once again tonight, coming off 22 against BYU.

Villanova 17 Queens (N.C.) 12 12:30 | 1H Matt Hodge has played exceptionally well thus far with 8 points and is 4-4 from the field. Unfortunately, he also just picked up his second personal, likely taking him off the floor until halftime. Wildcats already with six personal fouls.