The senior forward had 15 of his 19 points and 17 of his career-high-tying 21 rebounds after halftime. He also had a career-best six assists.
By The Numbers
31:15 The Nittany Lions' time with the lead.
2.7 Seconds remaining when Dupree McBrayer hit the second of two free throws for the game's final point.
28.0 Penn State's field-goal percentage in the second half, after hitting 55.6 percent in the first.
Marcus Fuller covers Gophers men's basketball and college basketball for the Star Tribune. He has 13 years of experience covering Twin Cities college and professional sports.
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