The Wildcats had to pause team activities twice since Christmas after positive coronavirus tests, one from coach Jay Wright, that resulted in the postponement of four games.
The Dragons led by nine with fo minutes to play but missed their last seven shots from the field and could not finish off the weekend sweep. The Tribe hit 17 free throws in the final 3:17.
Wynter posted his third career double-double with 19 points and 11 assists to lead the Dragons to their first CAA win of the season. The Explorers got off to another slow start and couldn't recover
The 6-foot-7 Patterson, who averaged 19.7 points last season at Rutgers (N.J.) Prep, graduated early and will be added to the Wildcats' roster after the Jan. 25 start of the spring semester.
Wade, who was named third-team All-Big Ten in the media voting, started 22 straight games in his final two years with the Nittany Lions. He also scored on a 100-yard kickoff return this season.
At least 18 conference games have been postponed so far. The Wildcats, who are on their second pause because of positive COVID tests, have had seven games postponed and won't play again until Jan. 19.
The Explorers missed 10 layups in the first half on their way to a 24-point halftime deficit. Coach Ashley Howard felt there was a lack of urgency on the part of his team.
