While this isn't a foolproof formula, typically a failure to pick up defensive rebounds will lead to a loss. That was the case on Thursday night as No. 9 Michigan State dominated the glass with a 42-29 rebound advantage en route to a 82-67 win over the Nittany Lions.
Penn State basketball (12-10, 3-6) travels to East Lansing on Thursday night to take on 9th ranked Michigan State (19-3, 8-1) with the hope of picking up its fourth straight conference win.
Penn State women's volleyball got some love on the Senate floor this morning, as Pennsylvania's U.S. Senators Pat Toomey and Bob Casey introduced a resolution to honor the national champions.
It's been a while since Penn State hoops has had any kind of success in what is considered one of the premier basketball conferences in America. Because of this, we decided to look at Penn State's recent winning streak by the numbers.
D.J. Newbill was named the Big Ten's Co-Player of the Week along with Northwestern's Drew Crawford. Newbill has been a crucial part in Penn State's recent three-game winning streak, which is the longest active streak in the Big Ten.
The Penn State basketball team beat Purdue at the Jordan Center on Sunday afternoon, 79-68. It's the first time the Lions have won three consecutive Big Ten games since the 2008-09 season.