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Penn State Prepares to Tussle with Illinois at Bryce Jordan Center

As the Penn State Nittany Lions gear up for their next challenge, they will be welcoming the Illinois Fighting Illini to the Bryce Jordan Center. Fans can expect an intense matchup as both teams vie for victory on their journey through the season.


Feb 14, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard/forward Seth Lundy (1) dribbles the ball on a break away during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

The Nittany Lions have been showing a strong performance in recent games, demonstrating a solid trend that fans hope will continue. In their last game against Le Moyne Dolphins, Penn State emerged victorious with a score of 72-55. The team showcased an impressive defensive effort with nine steals and capitalized on turnovers, scoring 18 points off them. Their offensive rebounds led to 21 second-chance points, which was crucial in securing their win.


In another notable performance against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Madison Square Garden, despite being edged out in overtime with a final score of 81-82, the Nittany Lions displayed resilience and tactical prowess. They managed to maintain a high assists turnover ratio of 2.5 and scored 27 points off turnovers – reflecting their ability to convert defensive plays into offensive opportunities.


Feb 14, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Jalen Pickett (22) shoots the ball as Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) defends during the first half at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Against Ohio State Buckeyes back at home in Bryce Jordan Center, Penn State secured an exciting win with an 83-80 scoreboard reading. The team's field goal percentage stood at forty-eight percent and they were particularly effective from beyond the arc hitting forty-two percent of three-point attempts.


These recent performances indicate that Penn State is capable of maintaining strong defense while also taking advantage of scoring opportunities when they arise. With this momentum, they are looking forward to facing Illinois Fighting Illini on their home turf where crowd support always plays a pivotal role.


Feb 14, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard/forward Matthew Mayer (24) jumps for the loose ball during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State defeated Illinois 93-81. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch this thrilling encounter scheduled for February 21st at 6:30 PM Eastern Time live on BTN (channel 610). The Bryce Jordan Center promises to be electrifying as fans rally behind the Nittany Lions in what is expected to be a captivating showdown.

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