Regardless, a good faith effort to start the second half made the Hoosiers’ Sunday at the Cathedral one to remember, as Indiana held on to secure a 77-71 victory over Penn State. Sixth-year center Oumar Ballo stuffed the stat-sheet, leading the team with 25 points and 13 rebounds.

Indiana will play in one of college basketball's classic venues against a team that relentlessly pesters opponents defensively.

Penn State men's basketball's valiant comeback effort fell short in a loss to Indiana at the Palestra in Philadelphia.