Tickets For Penn State-Drexel Game On Sale Thursday

For the first time in 22 years, Penn State University will tip off against Drexel University men’s basketball during an intrastate showdown at the new PPL Center on Saturday, December 20 at 2 p.m.

Tickets starting at only $18 will go on sale on Thursday, October 16 at 10 a.m. Fans can purchase them online at PPLCenter.com, by phone at 610-347-TIXX or in person at the Mealey’s Furniture Box Office located at PPL Center on 7th & Hamilton St. Group ticket packages are available for groups of 10 or more by calling 484-273-4463 or emailing nkuhn@global-spectrum.com.

Though the teams have not met since 1992, Penn State is 4-0 all-time against Drexel. During the 2013-14 season, Penn State finished 16-18, going 6-12 in the Big Ten. Four starters are back from the 2013-14 season, leading the nine returning letter-winners who account for more than 70 percent of scoring and rebounds. The Nittany Lions posted win totals, both overall (16) and in the Big Ten (6), among the highest in the last 15 years and had a total of 12 games decided by five or fewer points.

During the 2013-14 season, Drexel finished 16-14. The Dragons return eight letter winners to their team for the 2014-15 season.