ncaab Game Recap
Northwestern Falls 71-62 to Penn State - Recap
Penn State earned a 71-62 victory over Northwestern on Saturday, getting 19 points from Brandon Taylor at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Bettors who backed Penn State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +9.0 at sportsbooks.
Penn State got 14 points from Donovon Jack and another 10 points from Payton Banks. Devin Foster contributed 5 assists, while Donovon Jack cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Northwestern got 22 points from Tre Demps in a losing cause and another 12 points from Bryant McIntosh. Bryant McIntosh contributed 10 assists for them, while Sanjay Lumpkin had 6 rebounds.
Penn State led at halftime, 71-62.
Penn State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-28.
Penn State heads into a battle against Wisconsin. Northwestern, meanwhile, will have their next action against Maryland.