Just like it was a few weeks ago, Penn State found itself leading on the road against a top-10 opponent.
But just like that game against Michigan State, the Nittany Lions could not withstand the run Purdue went on the in the second half.
Penn State came in looking to follow up Thursday night’s program-defining win over No. 8 Ohio State, but instead fell to the No. 6 Boilermakers by a final of 76-73.
Tony Carr and Lamar Stevens each had impressive games offensively, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the momentum Purdue built up behind the backs of the crowd inside Mackey Arena.