Penn State eager for 'statement' performance against Virginia Techby:Nate Bauer•about 8 hours•NateBauerBWIRead In AppNov 12, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Ace Baldwin Jr (1) drives the ball to the basket during the first half against the Saint Francis Red Flash at Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State defeated Saint Francis 92-62. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn ImagesRoaring offensively in their first three games, Penn State is set to climb a tier in competition on Friday night when it faces Virginia Tech.