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‘Bigger than basketball’ | Penn State honors cancer survivors in annual ‘Pink Zone’ game

Penn State’s contest on Sunday was more than just another game, as the Lady Lions hosted Wisconsin for their 19th annual “Pink Zone” game.

Despite a 75-68 loss, the blue and white played for a bigger cause: Celebrating those who have battled and overcame cancer.

“This is bigger than basketball, this is bigger than us, this is bigger than Penn State. This is about a community that wants to give back,” coach Carolyn Kieger said. “There’s so many things that the Pink Zone does that I think the community should celebrate.”

The Bryce Jordan Center was painted pink as fans gathered in their pink apparel and on each seat sat a special pink shaker for fans to cheer on the Lady Lions.