ncaab Game Recap
Postseason NIT - Penn State Nittany Lions vs Marquette Golden Eagles Wrap - Penn State Wins 85-80
Marquette was victimized by Lamar Stevens for 30 points as Penn State defeated them 85-80 in NCAA action on Tuesday.
Bettors who backed Penn State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.5 at sportsbooks.
Penn State got 25 points from Tony Carr and another 19 points from Shep Garner. Tony Carr contributed 7 assists, while John Harrar cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Marquette got 29 points from Andrew Rowsey in a losing cause and another 21 points from Markus Howard. Andrew Rowsey contributed 8 assists for them, while Theo John had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Penn State were victorious, as the score was 41-35 at the break.
Penn State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 27-26.