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Big Ten Tournament - Recap - Penn State Defeats Nebraska 76-67

Penn State earned a 76-67 victory over Nebraska on Wednesday, getting 18 points from Mike Watkins at Verizon Center.

Penn State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -1.5-point spread as favorites.

Lamar Stevens had 16 points for Penn State and Shep Garner chipped in with 16 points. Tony Carr had 6 assists for them, while Mike Watkins was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.

Nebraska got 15 points from Evan Taylor in a losing cause and another 12 points from Tai Webster. Glynn Watson Jr. contributed 3 assists for them, while Ed Morrow Jr. had 10 rebounds.

Penn State led at halftime, 38-34.

The rebound battle favored Penn State as they grabbed 39 boards, while Nebraska only had 33