UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - As the Big Ten slate continues to roll along, Penn State is set to host its first conference opponent at the historic Palestra, squaring off against Michigan State Saturday afternoon.
While the Nittany Lions are regular contenders inside the storied building, the Spartans will make their first trip to the Palestra since 1966, and their first under the direction of 22-year head coach Tom Izzo.
It's no surprise Penn State is such a frequent visitor to the City of Brotherly Love, with a total of six Nittany Lions on the roster calling the Philadelphia area home, along with head coach Patrick Chambers, who calls Delaware County home.