Mike Rhoades was waving his arms, asking for disruption late in a tightly contested battle between Big Ten opponents.
The fans responded to the call, powering the Nittany Lions to a late run for a 84-80 win over Northwestern in a game that showcased the physicality needed to compete in the Big Ten on Thursday.
While the toughness in the game climaxed with a thrilling ending, it was on display as early as the first few possessions.
Time was running out on the shot clock, but Freddie Dilione V pulled off an off-balanced shot that skimmed off the rim, resetting the timer.