Feb 9, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Jamari Wheeler (5) goes to the basket as Michigan State Spartans guard A.J. Hoggard (11) defends during the first half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Penn State fell to 7-9 last night with another brutally close, tough and frustrating loss last night to Michigan State. So how can a team two games under .500 have any hope of an NCAA Tournament berth, their first since 2011?
Let’s take a look at why the Nittany Lions should be hopeful that a tournament berth could be within reach and reasons why the dream is more far fetched than ever.