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Penn State Nittany Lions vs Drexel Dragons Recap - Penn State Wins 63-57

Payton Banks scored 20 points leading Penn State to a 63-57 victory over Drexel at Palestra on Saturday.

The winning margin fell right on the closing number of -6.0, meaning the game was a push for bettors.

Penn State got 11 points from Shep Garner and another 11 points from Brandon Taylor. Josh Reaves contributed 2 assists, while Josh Reaves cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

Drexel got a 18-point performance from Terrell Allen, who was supported by 16 points from Tavon Allen. Sammy Mojica had 2 assists in a losing cause for Drexel, while Mohamed Bah grabbed 5 rebounds.

Penn State trailed at halftime, 63-57.

Penn State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-28.

Penn State heads into a battle against Colorado. Drexel, meanwhile, will have their next action against Pennsylvania.