Penn State defeated Northwestern in a thrilling Big Ten matchup, showcasing strong performances from Zach Hicks and Ace Baldwin Jr.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) â Zach Hicks scored 20 points to lead four in double figures and Penn State held off Northwestern for an 84-80 victory on Thursday night. Ace Baldwin Jr. scored 15 of his 17 points from the line and had seven assists and five steals for Penn State . Puff Johnson added 11 points and Freddie Dilione V scored 10. The Nittany Lions made half of their 44 field-goal attempts and shot 36 of 45 (80%) from the free-throw line.
Northwestern's Brooks Barnhizer scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for his seventh consecutive double-double. He also had eight assists, three steals and one block. Nick Martinelli added 18 points for the Wildcats, who shot 28 of 61 (46%) overall and 18 of 21 (86%) from the line. Penn State used a 7-0 spurt to take an 80-75 advantage with 3:05 remaining. Northwestern had cut the deficit to 82-80 when Ty Berry missed a potential go-ahead 3-pointer with 6.7 seconds remaining. Jalen Reach was underneath and scored the put back but the bucket was negated after review. Northwestern regained possession, but Baldwin forced a turnover and then sealed it at the the line with 1.6 left. Penn State (12-2, 2-1 Big Ten Conference) has won six of its last seven games and is 9-0 at home. Northwestern (10-4, 1-2) ended a a four-game win streak. There were 14 lead changes, seven ties and a combined 33 turnovers. Northwestern takes to the road to face 20th-ranked Purdue on Sunday. The Nittany Lions host Indiana on Sunday
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