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Penn State forward John Harrar (21) dunks against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Stevens scores 19 as Penn State handles Michigan 72-63

By Noah Trister Jan. 22, 2020 09:16 PM EST

Penn State's Mike Watkins (24) shoots over Ohio State's Kyle Young (25) during first half action of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)
Penn State tops No. 21 Ohio State 90-76

By Travis Johnson Jan. 18, 2020 04:38 PM EST

Minnesota's Payton Willis drives the ball past Penn State's Myreon Jones during an NCAA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Oturu scores 26 as Minnesota beats Penn State 75-69

By Brian Hall Jan. 15, 2020 11:39 PM EST

Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) smiles with teammate Davion Mitchell (45) while walking past Kansas guard Tristan Enaruna (13) following an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. Baylor defeated Kansas 55-67. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Baylor jumps to No. 2 in AP Top 25; Gonzaga stays No. 1

By Dave Skretta Jan. 13, 2020 12:10 PM EST

Wisconsin's Tyler Wahl (5) shoots over Penn State's Seth Lundy (1) during first half action of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)
Potter leads Wisconsin to 58-49 win over No. 20 Penn State

By Travis Johnson Jan. 11, 2020 04:29 PM EST

Rutgers forward Akwasi Yeboah, left, shoots over Penn State guard Izaiah Brockington during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Michael Owens)
Harper scores 22 to help Rutgers beat No. 20 Penn State

Matt Sugam Jan. 07, 2020 09:55 PM EST

Penn State head coach Patrick Chambers directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
No. 21 Penn State topples No. 23 Iowa 89-86 in Philly

By Dan Gelston Jan. 04, 2020 06:15 PM EST

Kansas's Udoka Azubuike (35) tries to dribble past Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Conference races to heat up this week in the AP Top 25

By John Marshall Dec. 31, 2019 01:57 AM EST

Spasojevic carries UMBC over Penn State-York 89-57

Dec. 30, 2019 04:21 PM EST
BALTIMORE (AP) — Dimitrije Spasojevic had 16 points off the bench to carry Maryland-Baltimore County to an 89-57 win over Penn State York on Monday. ...

Penn State's Jamari Wheeler (5) passes around Cornell's Bryan Knapp (5) during first half action of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)
Watkins leads No. 20 Penn State over Cornell 90-59

By Travis Johnson Dec. 29, 2019 02:15 PM EST

From left to right, Penn State players Seth Lundy, Lamar Stevens, Mike Watkins, Trent Buttrick and John Harrar stretch before an NCAA college basketball game against Central Connecticut State, Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/John Beale)
Jones helps No. 23 Penn State dominate Central Connecticut

By Travis Johnson Dec. 20, 2019 08:03 PM EST

Stevens leads Penn State over Alabama 73-71

By Travis Johnson Dec. 14, 2019 04:28 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — When Pat Chambers needs his best player to pick up the pace on defense, he doesn’t need to ask. Lamar Stevens...

Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Penn State in the consolation round of the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Syracuse basketball struggles early with 5-4 start to season

By John Kekis Dec. 12, 2019 11:42 AM EST

Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon reacts to a call in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Penn State in State College, Pa., on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Watkins, Stevens lead Penn State over No. 4 Maryland

By Travis Johnson Dec. 10, 2019 09:25 PM EST

Penn State head coach Patrick Chambers shouts to his team against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Penn State 104-74. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Wesson, No. 6 Ohio State cruise past Penn State 106-74

By Nicole Kraft Dec. 07, 2019 02:57 PM EST

Jones leads Penn State over Wake Forest with career night

By Travis Johnson Dec. 04, 2019 11:42 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Myreon Jones lived up to his nickname on Wednesday night. The Penn State sophomore, dubbed “Buckets” by his...

Mississippi forward Khadim Sy (3) and forward KJ Buffen (5) react during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Oklahoma State in the final of the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in New York. Oklahoma State won 78-37. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
McGriff, Anei lead Oklahoma St. past Mississippi 78-37

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 30, 2019 12:33 AM EST

Syracuse forward Quincy Guerrier (1) drives against Penn State forward Mike Watkins (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the consolation round of the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Stevens, Watkins help Penn St. beat Syracuse 85-64

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 29, 2019 09:53 PM EST

Syracuse forward Bourama Sidibe (34) shoots past Penn State forward Mike Watkins (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the consolation round of the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Consolation Semifinals - Game 1 (win) at Consolation Semifinals - Game 2 (win) 11/30/2019

Nov. 29, 2019 07:59 PM EST

Ole Miss rallies late, edges Penn St. at NIT Season Tip-Off

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 27, 2019 08:21 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — It is one of the oldest adages in sports: Good players win games. Just ask Mississippi coach Kermit Davis. Breein Tyree...