The Penn State DuBois Lady Lions basketball team put together a solid defensive game as well as an explosive fourth quarter on Tuesday evening to down Central Penn College 75-49 to pick up its 10th win of the season.
The Penn State DuBois men's basketball team had five players score in double figures and shot 55.6 percent from the floor —including 11 of 20 from the behind the 3-point line — to beat Penn College 100-91 in overtime on Jan. 9
The Penn State DuBois Baseball coaching staff and players will host the spring 2018 baseball clinics for youth on Feb. 10 and 11, at The Baseball Bank, 309 Aspen Way in DuBois. They'll also be joined at the Pitching/Catching Clinic by special guest T.J. Gornati, who has played for the San Francisco Giants and the Toronto blue Jays. In these clinics, participants will work with the baseball team and coaching staff to learn the basic mechanics of hitting, fielding, and pitching, and take part in drills and activities to help them develop these skills.
Commencement ceremonies for fall 2017 graduates were held Thursday evening in Hiller Auditorium at Penn State DuBois. Chancellor M. Scott McBride presided over the ceremony and conferred degrees. Professor of Chemistry Arshad Khan served as campus marshal, and 2017 DuBois Educational Foundation Educator of the Year Jessica Clontz offered the commencement address.
Lizzy Scott of West Branch has decided to continue her academic and scholastic softball career at Penn State DuBois. Arguably one of the most consistent pitchers in the area, Scott never allowed more than three earned runs in a game last spring.
Penn State DuBois remained unbeaten at home after a 80-74 victory over Penn State Greater Allegheny who was also unbeaten in PSUAC play. DuBois’ shooting was key to the victory connecting on 50 percent from three and netting 22 free throws. DuBois got off to a hot start making 4 of its first 5 shots leading to an early 9-0 lead, DuBois would hold Greater Allegheny scoreless until a 3 point shot fell at the 16:46 mark.
The Penn State DuBois women’s basketball team picked up their seventh win of the season by dropping Penn State Greater Allegheny by the score of 74-46. The win improved the DuBois squad’s record to (3-1) in the PSUAC conference and (7-2) overall. Coming into the game, the DuBois Lady Lions were ranked 11th in the USCAA Division II national rankings.
The Penn State DuBois Women’s basketball team returned from the Thanksgiving holidays and picked up another home win over Penn Highlands CC by the score of 85-54. The PSUD squad improved to (4-1) with the win heading into PSUAC Conference play this weekend.
Penn State DuBois opened PSUAC play with a 80-64 win at Penn State New Kensington on Tuesday night. PSUD started off slow missing their first two shots as New Ken was able to connect on their first two 3 point attempts taking an early 6-0 lead moments into the game. PSUD was able to calm down, execute on offense and take the lead by the 15:00 minute mark. Both sides would struggle for the rest of the first half shooting the ball. (DuBois 18-40 45% and New Ken 15-36 41.7%) PSUD closed the half on a small run giving them a 6 point cushion going into half 47-41.
Faculty and staff members at Penn State DuBois hosted a collection of workshops on Thursday, Nov. 16, to help introduce area middle and high school students to some of the options they'll have in both higher education and in their careers. The Gifted Workshop series was aimed specifically at students in gifted or advanced curriculums, and welcomed more than 30 students in grades seven through 12 from DuBois, Brockway, and Redbank Valley school districts.
