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Rutgers’ young stars shine as Penn State men’s basketball drops first road game of season

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Entering the game, both of these teams had plenty of talent, but it was Penn State that held an advantage in experience, which could’ve led it to a road win.

Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey didn’t let their inexperience in the Big Ten get the best of them while the Scarlet Knights held off a comeback attempt from Penn State by winning 80-76, dropping the Nittany Lions’ record to 8-2, 1-1 in the conference.

Rutgers’ freshmen Harper and Bailey are surefire NBA lottery picks, but Penn State had the veteran edge over them, which was on display to start the game.