Patrick Chambers announced on Sunday night that Penn State would not be partaking in any postseason opportunities this season.

After losing to Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten tournament last week, the Nittany Lions officially finished their season at 16-16. Chambers and the Lions opted to begin their offseason a few weeks earlier rather than accept a potential bid to a postseason tournament.

"We have decided not to pursue opportunities for post-season play this season. I am proud of what this team accomplished and how hard they continued to work and battle each day to become the best team we could be in March," Chambers said in the statement.

The Lions' seven conference victories were their most since 2010-11, the season before Chambers arrived in State College. This season's successes were highlighted by victories over Indiana and Iowa, both of whom were ranked opponents and both of whom made the 2016 NCAA Tournament.

The announcement also marks the end of the collegiate careers of seniors Brandon Taylor, Donovan Jack, Devin Foster and Jordan Dickerson. Taylor, who was awarded a Third Team All-Big Ten selection last week, finishes his career with the 16th most points in Penn State history while Taylor, Jack, and Dickerson all finish their careers in the school's top 10 in career blocks.

Chambers concluded his statement by saying that the Lions, "will continue to work hard in the off-season to build on our successes and advance the process of developing Penn State Basketball.”