Penn State Basketball Closes Season at Rutgers

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Penn State’s men’s basketball team will wrap up its regular season with a road matchup against Rutgers. The Nittany Lions are coming off a blowout loss to the Scarlet Knights at home a few weeks ago and will be looking to split the season series, though they may struggle to put up much of a fight given their injury-depleted roster and status as the 18th-place team in the Big Ten.

Why it matters

While Penn State has already locked up the 18th spot in the Big Ten standings, this final regular season game provides an opportunity for the young Nittany Lions squad to end the year on a high note and build momentum heading into the conference tournament.

The details

Penn State was favored by 4.5 points at home against Rutgers a few weeks ago but ended up getting blown out on their own court. The Nittany Lions’ struggles this season have been attributed to their youthful roster, with the team composed mostly of freshmen, as well as ongoing injury issues that have forced them to play shorthanded.

• Penn State lost to Rutgers at home a few weeks ago.

What’s next

With the regular season complete, Penn State will turn its attention to the Big Ten Tournament, where the Nittany Lions will look to make a run despite their struggles throughout the year.