Well, wasn't that an adrenaline rush? Despite leading by as much as 16 in the second half, Penn State outlasted a late charge by the Cornhuskers to advance to the second round of the Big Ten Tournament, winning 68-65. Behind another stellar outing by D.J. Newbill -- who finished with 26 points, three steals, two assists, and four blocks -- along with a season high 16-block performance by the team, Penn State will see another day in Chicago. Let's see how it all unfolded.
Garth Brooks will return to the BJC for the first time in 18 years as part of his post-retirement tour.
Junior TJ Sanders tied a career-high with five goals, propelling the Nittany Lions (3-3) to their third victory of the season and second in the last three games after a two-game losing skid.
Phi Gamma Delta (also known as Fiji) will shut down a street to support and host its annual “Push” philanthropic event, with all proceeds benefiting local Liberty USO (United Service Organization). The brothers of Fiji started this event last year in conjunction with the Pi Beta Phi sorority.
The Nittany Lions (7-9) dominated No. 7 USC in straight sets (25-18, 25-19, 25-21) on Tuesday in Los Angeles to earn the season's first win over a ranked opponent in seven tries.
In a classic pitchers' duel, Geoff Boylston surrendered just three runs (two earned) in a career-best six innings, allowing just five hits and one walk while striking out a career-high seven batters.