In a day that began with a much-publicized scuffle between two Michigan State players, the Spartans were able to overcome the distraction to hold off a scrappy Penn State team for Tom Izzo’s 200th conference win. Though Penn State drops to 0-5 in Big Ten play with the 81-72 loss, there was a lot to like about their performance, especially given their recent string of ugly losses.
Two Michigan State basketball players were involved in a verbal altercation that eventually turned physical at the Nittany Lion Inn this morning.
Penn State will welcome another ranked squad from the Big Ten to the Bryce Jordan Center tonight when head coach Pat Chambers' squad faces off with No. 18 Michigan State. The ballgame tips off at 7 p.m. and will air on the Big Ten Network.
Women's soccer coach Erica Walsh was named coach of the year by Soccer America after leading the team to the NCAA Championship as well as winning their 15th straight Big Ten title.
Penn State placed 8th in the Learfield Director's Cup, after an impressive fall season, including women's soccer and women's volleyball.
Meet Kevin Montminy, a sophomore guard for Pat Chambers' men's basketball squad who also happens to be a member of Penn State's prestigious Schreyer Honors College.