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Big Ten Tournament - Nebraska Falls 72-66 Against Penn State - Game Recap

Jamari Wheeler scored 19 points leading Penn State to a 72-66 victory over Nebraska at Lucas Oil Stadium on Wednesday.

Penn State won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -6.5-point spread.

Myreon Jones had 14 points for Penn State and Izaiah Brockington chipped in with 14 points. John Harrar had 4 assists for them, while John Harrar was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.

Nebraska got a 13-point performance from Trey McGowens, who was supported by 12 points from Kobe Webster. Derrick Walker had 6 assists in a losing cause for Nebraska, while Derrick Walker grabbed 7 rebounds.

Penn State trailed at halftime, 37-24.

Penn State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-25.