13 Michael Sopko
Michael Sopko
  • Height:
    6-4
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Hometown:
    New Castle, PA
  • High School:
    Neshannock
  • Position:
    G/F
  • gp
    25
  • pts/g
    4.8
  • fg %
    46.5
  • 3pt %
    29.3
  • ft %
    52.0
  • reb/g
    5.4
  • a/g
    1.5
Bio

Career Highlights

2024-25

* Played in 25 games, making seven starts
* Led the team with 1.0 blocks per games
* Second on the team in rebounds per game (5.4)
* Scored a season-high 10 at Mount Aloysius
* Tied for for third in single-game rebounds with a career-high 16 vs. Alfred State
* Delivered a career-best nine assists against Pioneers
* Notched four blocks vs. Pitt-Bradford
* Led the team in block during 15 contests and rebounds during eight contests

2023-24

* Academic All-AMCC
* Started 28 of 29 games
* Led the team in blocks per game (1.0)
* Third on the team with 4.7 rebounds per game
* Scored a career-high 16 points in two contests
* Pulled down a career-best 10 rebounds vs. Pitt-Bradford
* Recorded five blocks at Carlow
* Tallied double-figures in 10 games

2022-23


* Academic All-AMCC
* Played in 21 games
* Notched first collegiate basket at Thiel
* Scored a season-high eight points against Pitt-Bradford

At Penn State Behrend

* Majoring in psychology in the workplace
* Minoring in sports administration

Personal

* Son of Kelly and Michael Sopko
* Letterwinner in basketball at Neshannock High School
* WPIAL All-Section Team 
* Neshannock Section Champion 
* Holiday Tournament MVP  
* Athlete of the Week
* Men's Player of the Year Finalist
* National Honors Society
* Layups for Lucy Committe 

Recent games
Season Statistics
Game Log - Shooting
Game Log - Ball control
Game Log - Ball control extended

Career Stats: Shooting per game

Career Stats: Shooting totals

Career Stats: Shooting per 40 min

Career Stats: Ball control per game

Career Stats: Ball control totals

Career Stats: Ball control per 40 min

Splits Stats: Shooting per game

Splits Stats: Shooting totals

Splits Stats: Shooting per 40 min

Splits Stats: Ball control per game

Splits Stats: Ball control totals

Splits Stats: Ball control per 40 min

News mentions
Photo By: Ethan Callaghan
#4 Behrend Bested By #5 La Roche In First Round Game

The Penn State Behrend men’s basketball team was unable to get past La Roche in the first round of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Tournament, falling by a score of 63-59 on Wednesday night.

Men’s Basketball Set To Host #5 La Roche In AMCC First Round
Men’s Basketball Set To Host #5 La Roche In AMCC First Round

The No. 4 Penn State Behrend men’s basketball team will battle No. 5 La Roche in the first round of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Behrend Ends Regular Season on High Note Over Pioneers
Behrend Ends Regular Season on High Note Over Pioneers

The Penn State Behrend men’s basketball team ended the regular season with a convincing 79-46 win over Alfred State on Wednesday night.

Photo By: Ethan Callaghan
Late Second Half Push Dooms Lions at La Roche

The Penn State Behrend men’s basketball team was unable to get past La Roche, 77-72, Wednesday night.

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Alfred State Squeaks By Behrend

The Penn State Behrend men’s basketball team fell in the final minutes, 52-49, at Alfred State Wednesday night.

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Lions Handle Celtics, 92-76

The Penn State Behrend men’s basketball team was victorious over Carlow, 92-76, Monday afternoon in the Junker Center.

Behrend Completes Homestand vs. Carlow on MLK Day
Behrend Completes Homestand vs. Carlow on MLK Day

The Penn State Behrend men’s basketball team completes its three-game homestand with a battle vs. Carlow on Monday, Jan. 20.

Photo By: Ethan Callaghan
Four Lions Finish In Double-Figures To Put Away Hawks

The Penn State Behrend men’s basketball team was able to hold off Hilbert by a score of 74-68 Wednesday night in the Junker Center.

Photo By: Ethan Callaghan
Behrend Tripped Up By Pitt-Bradford Despite DiRienzo’s Game-High 34 Points

The Penn State Behrend men’s basketball team was unable to get past Pitt-Bradford in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Game of the Week Saturday afternoon.

Lions Meet Panthers In AMCC Men’s Basketball Game of the Week
Lions Meet Panthers In AMCC Men’s Basketball Game of the Week

The Penn State Behrend men’s basketball team competes for the first time in the Junker Center in 2025 on Saturday, Jan. 11, taking on Pitt-Bradford at 2 p.m.

Second Half Comeback By Behrend Comes Up Short At Altoona
Second Half Comeback By Behrend Comes Up Short At Altoona

The Penn State Behrend men’s basketball team came up just a bit short at Penn State Altoona Wednesday evening by a score of 78-76.

Behrend Thwarts Late Comeback Attempt By Mounties
Behrend Thwarts Late Comeback Attempt By Mounties

The Penn State Behrend men’s basketball team started the new year by holding off Mount Aloysius with a 72-65 road win Saturday afternoon.

Men’s Basketball Ends Woodcliff Hotel and Spa Invite With Victory Over Canton
Men’s Basketball Ends Woodcliff Hotel and Spa Invite With Victory Over Canton

In their last action of 2024, the Penn State Behrend men’s basketball was victorious by a score of 74-63 against Canton on the final day of the Woodcliff Hotel and Spa Invitational Tournament, hosted by St. John Fisher Monday afternoon.

Lions Fall At St. John Fisher In Wire-To-Wire Game
Lions Fall At St. John Fisher In Wire-To-Wire Game

A strong second half for the Penn State Behrend men’s basketball team was not enough, falling 58-56 at St. John Fisher on the first day of the Woodcliff Hotel and Spa Tournament Sunday evening.

McDonough’s Season-High Propels Behrend Past Fredonia, 79-51
McDonough’s Season-High Propels Behrend Past Fredonia, 79-51

Four Penn State Behrend men’s basketball players scored in double-figures to help the team earn a 79-51 victory over Fredonia Saturday afternoon.

Lions Unable To Overcome First Half Deficit vs. Redhawks
Lions Unable To Overcome First Half Deficit vs. Redhawks

The Penn State Behrend men’s basketball team couldn’t overcome a 20-point first half deficit against La Roche, falling 75-59 on Wednesday night.

Men’s Basketball Makes Late Second Half Push To Grab First AMCC Win of The Season
Men’s Basketball Makes Late Second Half Push To Grab First AMCC Win of The Season

The Penn State Behrend men’s basketball team narrowly defeated Pitt-Greensburg, 79-72, to begin Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) play at home on Saturday.

DiRienzo, Blankenberg Tally Double-Figures To Lead Lions In Season-Opener
DiRienzo, Blankenberg Tally Double-Figures To Lead Lions In Season-Opener

The Penn State Behrend men’s basketball team picked up an opening night victory, 86-68, over Allegheny Friday night in the Junker Center.