ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Northwestern Defeats Penn State 71-61
Northwestern got 23 points from Tre Demps as they ran past Penn State 71-61 on Thursday at Bryce Jordan Center.
Northwestern won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.5-point spread as favorites.
Northwestern got 17 points from Bryant McIntosh and another 9 points from Aaron Falzon. Alex Olah contributed 5 assists, while Gavin Skelly cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
Penn State got 17 points from Brandon Taylor in a losing cause and another 13 points from Shep Garner. Shep Garner contributed 7 assists for them, while Jordan Dickerson had 6 rebounds.
Northwestern led at halftime, 71-61.
Penn State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-23.
Northwestern heads into a battle against Nebraska. Penn State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Illinois.