Despite a 22-point, nine-rebound performance off the bench by junior guard Freddie Dilione V, Penn State faltered in the second half for a 77-65 loss to Providence on Saturday in the Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

Penn State (5-1) was down just 32-31 at halftime, but Providence (4-2) steadily built its advantage over the second half. The Friars dominated down low, winning the points in the paint battle 42-24. The Nittany Lions were also too loose with the ball, turning it over 11 times, leading to 19 fast-break points. Penn State mustered just four points on the fast break.

Just one Nittany Lions starter, freshman guard Meilh Tunca, finished above double digits, though he also struggled from the field. He scored 11 points on 4 of 11 shooting, i

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