ncaab Game Recap< BACK

Big Ten Tournament - Penn State Nittany Lions vs Ohio State Buckeyes Recap - Penn State Wins 71-68

Penn State grabbed a 71-68 win over Ohio State on Thursday, behind a 18-point effort from Sam Sessoms at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Penn State was an underdog by +5.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

Penn State got 16 points from Jalen Pickett and another 12 points from John Harrar. Jalen Pickett contributed 5 assists, while John Harrar cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Ohio State got a 25-point performance from E.J. Liddell, who was supported by 16 points from Malaki Branham. Malaki Branham had 4 assists in a losing cause for Ohio State, while E.J. Liddell grabbed 8 rebounds.

Penn State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Penn State had a 27-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.