Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions
Lead tracker
ILL leadsBiggest lead ILL 14, PSU 9PSU leads
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILL | 48 | 41 | 89 |
 PSU | 41 | 49 | 90 |
Who won: Penn State 90-89
The Penn State Nittany Lions beat the Illinois Fighting Illini 90-89 on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Rec Hall. The Penn State outscored the Illinois 49-41 in the 2nd half. Nick Kern Jr. led the Penn State in points (22). Terrence Shannon Jr. led the Illinois in points (35).
Recap · Feb 21
Zach Hicks makes 3 free throws with 3 seconds left to lift Penn State past No. 12 Illinois, 90-89
While Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center might hold three times as many fans as the program’s rickety old Rec Hall, the nearly 100-year-old facility was at its atmospheric best Wednesday night, at No. 12 Illinois' expense.
What it means
- Illinois 4-5 on the road; Penn State 10-4 at home.
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Game info
- Venue
- Rec Hall, University Park, PA · Attendance 6,150
- Officials
- Kevin Brill (Referee), Bert Smith (Referee), Deldre Carr (Referee)
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