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Indiana Hoosiers vs Penn State Nittany Lions Recap - Indiana Wins 78-75
James Blackmon Jr. scored 17 points leading Indiana to a 78-75 victory over Penn State at Bryce Jordan Center on Wednesday.
Indiana did not, however, defeat Penn State against the spread, which closed at -3.5 at most sportsbooks.
Indiana got 17 points from Robert Johnson and another 17 points from Thomas Bryant. James Blackmon Jr. contributed 3 assists, while Thomas Bryant cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Penn State got 24 points from Tony Carr in a losing cause and another 15 points from Shep Garner. Josh Reaves contributed 3 assists for them, while Lamar Stevens had 6 rebounds.
Indiana led at halftime, 44-38.
Indiana won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-30.
Indiana heads into a battle against Michigan State. Penn State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Purdue.