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Recap - Penn State Defeats Columbia 79-65
Shep Garner went off for 26 points and added 1 rebounds leading Penn State over Columbia, 79-65, on Friday at Bryce Jordan Center.
Bettors who backed Penn State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -13.5 at sportsbooks.
Lamar Stevens had 14 points for Penn State and Satchel Pierce chipped in with 11 points. Jamari Wheeler had 4 assists for them, while Mike Watkins was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Columbia got a 18-point performance from Mike Smith, who was supported by 11 points from Quinton Adlesh. Mike Smith had 6 assists in a losing cause for Columbia, while Patrick Tape grabbed 7 rebounds.
Penn State led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Penn State as they grabbed 41 boards, while Columbia only had 28
Next game, Penn State takes its act on the road to face Pittsburgh looking for another win. For Columbia, they head on the road to face Army.