ncaab Game Recap< BACK

Big Ten Tournament - Ohio State Falls 69-68 Against Penn State - Game Recap

Ohio State was scorched by Tony Carr for 25 points as Penn State defeated them 69-68 in NCAA action on Friday.

Bettors who backed Penn State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.0 at sportsbooks.

Lamar Stevens had 15 points for Penn State and Shep Garner chipped in with 13 points. Tony Carr had 5 assists for them, while Lamar Stevens was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

Ohio State got 25 points from Keita Bates-Diop in a losing cause and another 10 points from Jae'Sean Tate. C.J. Jackson contributed 6 assists for them, while Jae'Sean Tate had 7 rebounds.

Penn State had a 37-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.