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Never a game, No. 1 Ohio State’s 82-61 beatdown of Penn State looks like NCAA crusher for Lions – Patriot-News
A real scorcher – CDT
A capacity Bryce Jordan Center crowd witnessed the 2010-2011 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball team get blown out by #1 Ohio State. The Buckeyes dominated throughout, winning 82-61. Only a miracle run [...]

Once again, Penn State finds itself on the bubble for the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament. I think their bubble is going to burst though, unless they can win out and/or make some noise in the Big Ten Tournament. David Jones spells this out in two separate, but very similar columns – one for CSN Philly: [...]

Dave Jones writes about how the Bryce Jordan Center treats Penn State Nittany Lions basketball as just another tenant.

People are starting to believe in Penn State men’s basketball.
Yesterday, over 14,000 people watched the Nittany Lions beat the Badgers, 56-52, for the frist time with Ed DeChellis as coach. It took 12 tries over 8 seasons.
Penn State is very tough to play against right now, beating 3 ranked opponents and coming close against [...]

Lions prevail in NIT finals – The CollegianSenior wills Lions to title – The CollegianCornley finishes career ’satisfied’ – The CollegianPSU WINS NIT; Cornley wins MVP – CDTCornley leads Penn State to NIT tournament title – AP/CDTDAVID JONES – Cornley leaves with legacy as champion – Patriot-NewsPenn State won its first postseason men’s basketball tournament [...]

We have a final score from Madison Square Garden, New York.PENN STATE 69BAYLOR 63ESPN Boxscore
The Nittany Lions win their first National Invitation Tournament Championship! Will Beaver Canyon survive?! We’ll find out tomorrow morning.
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Lions battle for NIT crown – The CollegianThe last dance:Rolling Lions hope to cap off season tonight with NIT title – CDTBaylor (24-14) vs. Penn State (26-11) – CDTBears battle Nittany Lions for NIT crown – CDTGame previews — Baylor has great athletes, but Penn State has smart players seems to be the theme. The [...]

Lions drop Irish, move on in NIT – The CollegianLions excel under bright lights – The CollegianPSU fans absorb Garden experience – The CollegianRecap: Penn State vs. Notre Dame – CDTPENN STATE ADVANCES TO NIT FINAL – CDTNittany Lions claw past Notre Dame into NIT finals – Patriot-NewsPenn State, with the Madison Square Garden crowd [...]

Penn State enjoying sights – The CollegianHarangody provides challenge – The CollegianLions looking to make Garden magic – CDTDAVID JONES – ND basketball in comfort zone – Patriot-NewsNotre Dame (21-14) vs. Penn State (25-11) – CDTAfter a long and hopefully helpful rest, the Nittany Lions are back on the hardwood tonight at New York’s Madison [...]

Next Tuesday, Penn State will face Notre Dame (ESPN) in a rematch of the 2000 NIT semi-finals. I was there that night at and let’s say it was more disappointing than the 1998 NIT semi-finals which I also attended.
Tip-off is 9 p.m. I am pretty sure ESPN has the coverage. I posted details about tickets [...]