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Penn State's John Harrar (21) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.With the win Penn State advances to Fridayâ??s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue.Photo by Mark Selders

Nittany Lions defeat Ohio State, 71-68

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The cheerleaders and dance team give the Nittany Lions a send off from the hotel for their second round Big Ten Tournament game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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The basketball pep band gives the Nittany Lions a send off from the hotel for their second round Big Ten Tournament game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State leaves the hotel for their second round Big Ten Tournament game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State leaves the hotel for their second round Big Ten Tournament game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State leaves the hotel for their second round Big Ten Tournament game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State leaves the hotel for their second round Big Ten Tournament game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State arrives for their second round Big Ten Tournament game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State arrives for their second round Big Ten Tournament game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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The Nittany Lion leads the team onto the floor for their game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's John Harrar (21) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Jalen Pickett (22) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Seth Lundy (1) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Jalen Pickett (22) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Myles Dread (2) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Greg Lee (5) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Myles Dread (2) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Myles Dread (2) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Seth Lundy (1) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Seth Lundy (1) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Myles Dread (2) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State head coach Micah Shrewsberry during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Myles Dread (2) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Jaheam Cornwall (11) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Seth Lundy (1) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Greg Lee (5) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Greg Lee (5) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State huddles during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Jalen Pickett (22) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's John Harrar (21) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Sam Sessoms (3) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Jalen Pickett (22) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's John Harrar (21) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Greg Lee (5) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Jalen Pickett (22) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Jalen Pickett (22) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's John Harrar (21) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State head coach Micah Shrewsberry during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Myles Dread (2) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Sam Sessoms (3) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Sam Sessoms (12) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Myles Dread (2) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's John Harrar (21) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's John Harrar (21) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's John Harrar (21) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Dallion Johnson (23) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Jalen Pickett (22) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Dallion Johnson (23) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's John Harrar (21) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's John Harrar (21) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's John Harrar (21) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's John Harrar (21) celebrates with Dallion Johnson (23) and Myles Dread (2) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Myles Dread (2) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Jalen Pickett (22) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's John Harrar (21) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State Nittany Lion entertains the crowd during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Jalen Pickett (22) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Seth Lundy (1) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Jalen Pickett (22) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State head coach Micah Shrewsberry during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Jalen Pickett (22) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Myles Dread (2) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Greg Lee (5) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Jaheam Cornwall (11) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Jaheam Cornwall (11) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Seth Lundy (1) and John Harrar (21) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Dallion Johnson (23) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State head coach Micah Shrewsberry during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Jalen Pickett (22) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Sam Sessoms (12) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Sam Sessoms (12) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Jalen Pickett (22) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Sam Sessoms (12) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Seth Lundy (1) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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The Penn State bench celebrates during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Seth Lundy (1) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Jalen Pickett (22) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Sam Sessoms (12) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State'sJohn Harrar (21) and Jalen Pickett (22) celebrate with Sam Sessoms (12) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Jalen Pickett (22) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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The Penn State bench celebrates during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Sam Sessoms (12) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's John Harrar (21) during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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The Penn State bench celebrates during the game with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Myles Dread (2) celebrates after the Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's Myles Dread (2) and Greg Lee (5) celebrate after the Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's John Harrar (21) celebrates after the Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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Penn State's John Harrar (21) gives asst. coach Mike Farrelly a lift after the Nittany Lions defeated sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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The Nittany Lions celebrate in the locker room after defeating sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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The Nittany Lions celebrate in the locker room after defeating sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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The Nittany Lions celebrate in the locker room after defeating sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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The Nittany Lions celebrate in the locker room after defeating sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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The Nittany Lions celebrate in the locker room after defeating sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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The Nittany Lions celebrate in the locker room after defeating sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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The Nittany Lions celebrate in the locker room after defeating sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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The Nittany Lions celebrate in the locker room after defeating sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders

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The Nittany Lions update the bracket after defeating sixth-seeded Ohio State, 71-68 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night March 11, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win Penn State advances to Friday’s quarterfinals against third-seeded Purdue. Photo by Mark Selders