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.
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.
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.
Penn State's first taste of postseason action comes against Nebraska, whom the Nittany Lions defeated 56-43 back in early February.
After sweeping Michigan and tallying five points in two games, forward David Goodwin was named the Big Ten's Second Star of the Week.