For those following Penn State’s thrilling upset of Michigan last night on social media, it was pure jubilation.  They say true fans are those that stick with a team through the good times and the bad, and to read the words Penn State basketball faithful last night after that victory was something worth remembering. Here are 35 Tweets that tell the story of the game last night in one of Penn State’s favorite languages — social media. (The time stamp is 5 hours off.)

Underway from the Bryce Jordan Center as Penn State looks to upset fourth ranked Michigan on Senior Night. twitter.com/OnwardState/st…

— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 27, 2013

Penn State getting several second and third chances with 5 offensive rebounds early on. Tied 8-8 at the under-16 timeout. — Onward State (@OnwardState) February 27, 2013

7:36 to go in the first half. Penn State trails Michigan 24-20 but is keeping things close led by Ross Travis’ team-high 5 points. — Onward State (@OnwardState) February 27, 2013

An entertaining first half at the BJC is complete. Penn State heads to the locker room to loud applause, only trailing No. 4 Michigan 39-36. — Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

Many wondered when Michigan’s Trey Burke, who was quiet for much of the first half, would wake up. The Wolverines turned it up in the opening minutes of the second half, but Penn State did enough to hang around as the clock wound down.

Under 16 timeout in the second half. Michigan opened up an 11-point lead, but Penn State fought back. Wolverines lead 49-43. — Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

Under 12 timeout. The second half has been a struggle for Penn State so far as Michigan has opened up a 64-51 lead over the last few minutes — Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

We’ve reached the under-8 timeout. Michigan leads 72-63, but Penn State has not gone away quietly. 7:15 to go as they try to make a run. — Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

And then, you realized Penn state had a real chance in this game.

Huge steal from Ross Travis to cut the Michigan lead to 3 points with 5:25 to play. Fans at the BJC bouncing to Zombie Nation! — Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

Jermaine Marshall knocks down a three pointer to tie the game at 74. The BJC is absolutely electric. Everyone on their feet! — Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

Big Macs were guaranteed, but nobody cared. A top-5 upset was brewing for a team that hadn’t won in two months. The Bryce Jordan Center was truly electric as the entire crowd was on its feet for the last five minutes of the game.

74-74 thriller of a game with 3:55 to play. Jermaine Marshall will have a chance to put Penn State in the lead after timeout. Game on BTN. — Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

3:03 to play. Penn State leads 76-74. Sasa Borovnjak to the free throw line for two big shots. — Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

Huge basket by D.J. Newbill to put Penn State up four. This place is absolutely electric with two minutes to play!

— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

Nittany Nation starting up a Seven Nation army chant in a loud Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State leads No. 4 Michigan 79-75 with 2:05 to go.

— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

As the clock ticked, the nation began to notice what was brewing in Happy Valley.

R u serious PennSt leading Michigan with 2 min left? WOW WOW WOW — Dick Vitale (@DickieV) February 28, 2013

Beautiful scoop by Jermaine Marshall. Everyone on their feet as Penn State leads by 3. — Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

Clutch shooting and defense down the stretch put Penn State in a position to win as long as they were able to convert from the charity stripe.

30 seconds to go. Nick Colella heads to the free throw line, shooting two. Penn State leads 81-78. Everyone on their feet at the BJC!

— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

Michigan misses a three point shot as Sasa Borovnjak pulls down the rebound and will head to the line. 4 points lead with 14.8 to play!

— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

Everyone is on their feet here at the BJC!!! twitter.com/OnwardState/st… — Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

Unbelievably, Penn State does it, and pandemonium ensues at the BJC.

PENN STATE WINS! PENN STATE WINS! The Nittany Lions have defeated No. 4 Michigan as the students storm the court at the BJC!!!!! — Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

Nittany Nation rushes the court as Penn State finishes Michigan in an absolute THRILLER!!! twitter.com/OnwardState/st… — Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

“Penn State 84” and “Nittany Lions” are trending worldwide. What a game! twitter.com/OnwardState/st… — Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

VIDEO: Penn State students storm the court after upsetting No. 4 Michigan. #WEARE onward.st/XHnUN5 — Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

Down to the press room for quotes from the players and coach Chambers.

D.J. Newbill on tonight’s upset: “It is a memory I will have for the rest of my life.” — Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

Pat Chambers: Words cannot express how I feel right now.

— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

“That is Penn State Basketball baby. Get a good picture of it, because that’s what it’s gonna be.” -Pat Chambers on tonight’s victory.

— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

Pat Chambers quotes Winston Churchill. “Never, ever, ever, ever give up.” Chambers says his players have stuck to that mantra. — Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

“Our crowd was great. There was almost 9,000 which is awesome. There is support here. They’re hungry for basketball.” -Chambers — Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

Penn State basketball is currently on the front page of ESPN.com. twitpic.com/c7egrf (Photo via @ben_jones88) — Onward State (@OnwardState) February 28, 2013

Last night’s win wouldn’t have been the same without the loyal members of Nittany Nation (and former player Talor Battle) who have endured a long, tough stretch of near wins and painful losses. Their jubilation is well deserved.

#IBelieve — Maddy Pryor (@maddyyypryor) February 28, 2013

Shout out to Penn State.. #GreatWin a Extra shoutout to my bro #JermaineMarshall #Buckets — Talor Battle (@BubbyBattle) February 28, 2013

I can’t believe we won!! Rushing the court was amazing!! #WEARE #ONETEAM #ALLIN #ATTITUDE — Cory Sprankle (@CorySprankle) February 28, 2013

WAIT REMEMBER THAT TIME WE BEAT MICHIGAN AND STORMED THE COURT ON SENIOR NIGHT?!

— Maddy Pryor (@maddyyypryor) February 28, 2013

So happy for the team/staff and Nittany Nation’s most loyal — ya’ll deserve the hell outta this one. Still in disbelief. #WeAre #YouOff

— Lienard Chang (@LienardAC) February 28, 2013

The basketball gods finally answered our prayers.

— Eric Sion (@ericbsion) February 28, 2013

I’m legit crying right now. This team deserved that victory so bad. So proud.

— Dan Arnoldi (@ArnoldiPSU) February 28, 2013