Indiana Defeats Penn State 77-71 in Big Ten Matchup at The Palestra

Oumar Ballo's dominant 25-point performance secures Indiana's victory over Penn State in a tightly contested game.

Indiana's Oumar Ballo led the Hoosiers with 25 points and 13 rebounds, delivering a decisive performance in their 77-71 win over Penn State.
The game was played at The Palestra, a historic venue in Philadelphia often referred to as 'the cathedral of college basketball.'
Penn State's Zach Hicks hit key late-game 3-pointers to narrow the gap, but Indiana's free throws in the final moments sealed the victory.
Indiana played without leading scorer Malik Reneau, who was sidelined with a leg injury sustained in their previous game against Rutgers.
Penn State struggled from behind the arc, missing their first 13 3-point attempts, while Indiana capitalized on strong second-half shooting to maintain their lead.