Wilson High graduate Rylee Wenzel capped off her senior season at Bloomsburg University by winning two individual events in the PSAC Swimming Championships and competing…
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Johni Broome, Cooper Flagg lead AP All-America team; Eric Dixon on third team
By The Citizen on March 18, 2025
By Dave Skretta One is a fifth-year senior who began his career at a mid-major, the other a first-year wunderkind recruited by everyone. The first…
Villanova fires Neptune after three disappointing seasons
By The Citizen on March 15, 2025
Kyle Neptune is out as head coach of Villanova men’s basketball, the school announced on Saturday. Neptune was let go after three seasons as the…
College wrestling: Former Daniel Boone star to compete in NCAA championships
By The Citizen on March 12, 2025
Former Daniel Boone state champion Tucker Hogan will wrestle in the NCAA Division I Championships after finishing second at 197 pounds in the Mid-American Conference…
Penn State approves $50 million deal with West Shore Home to name field at Beaver Stadium
By The Citizen on March 10, 2025
Penn State’s Board of Trustees voted 22-8 Monday morning to approve a $50 million, 15-year deal with West Shore Home for the naming rights of…
Muhlenberg grad Jessica Johnson places second in high jump in Centennial Conference track and field meet
By The Citizen on March 4, 2025
Bryn Mawr College junior Jessica Johnson, a graduate of Muhlenberg High School, placed second in the high jump in the Centennial Conference Indoor Track and…
In Reading basketball rivalry, Alvernia comes out on top in playoff game
By The Citizen on February 26, 2025
Albright College and Alvernia University split their regular season matchups one a piece heading into Tuesday night’s conference semifinals game. Alvernia took the first game…
Dunmore grad Toomey makes first collegiate start for North Carolina
By The Citizen on February 20, 2025
University of North Carolina women’s basketball player Ciera Toomey got her first career collegiate start against Syracuse University on Thursday night at the JMA Wireless…
Men’s Basketball: Perkins’ 3-pointer helps Villanova upset No. 9 St. John’s
By The Citizen on February 12, 2025
RADNOR — The last time St. John’s took the floor ranked in the top 10 of an Associated Press men’s basketball poll was Feb. 28,…
Penn State hires defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from Ohio State
By The Citizen on January 26, 2025
Penn State has hired Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator after he helped Ohio State win the national championship, according to multiple reports. The Buckeyes had…
Micah Peavy’s last-second basket completes Georgetown comeback over Villanova
By The Citizen on January 20, 2025
(Editor’s Note: A shorter version of this ran in Tuesday’s Daily Times print section.) No lead in a Big East game is safe. Villanova was…
Penn State secondary loses cornerback Jalen Kimber, adds safety King Mack
By The Citizen on January 12, 2025
Penn State saw one defensive back announce Sunday that he was leaving for the NFL and one that said he is returning to the Nittany…
Gut-wrenching Orange Bowl loss overshadows Penn State’s memorable season [opinion]
By The Citizen on January 10, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Sadness and grief filled the air inside the Penn State locker room late Thursday night. Tears flowed from brawny young men,…
Penn State vs. Notre Dame: Berks coaches, players pick the winner
By The Citizen on January 8, 2025
The No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions will face off against the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Orange Bowl on Thursday night,…
Big 5 Basketball: Eric Dixon scores 25 as Villanova routs DePaul
By The Citizen on January 4, 2025
Staff and Wire Reports PHILADELPHIA — Eric Dixon scored 25 points Saturday in Villanova’s 100-56 win against DePaul at the Pavilion.. Dixon added five rebounds…
Penn State notes: Nick Singleton is glad he picked Lions over Notre Dame
By The Citizen on January 4, 2025
When Nick Singleton committed to Penn State over Notre Dame in 2021, he never thought he’d play against the Fighting Irish. But that will happen…