Penn State defeated Northwestern on March 1st 2023 with a final score of 68-65 in overtime. Penn State improved to 18-12 and improved to 9-10 in the Big Ten. Northwestern fell to 20-10 and 11-8 in the conference.
Penn State's win was crucial for Penn State to have a good shot at the NCAA tournament. Penn State played a great second half with a total of 37 points compared to their 24 points in the first half. Penn State’s leading scorer was Camren Wynter with 24 points and three assists. Jalen Pickett and Andrew Funk also had notable efforts with Pickett being Penn State leading assiter with 11 assist and Funk being their leading rebounder with eighth. Penn State.
Northwestern's loss was not a great way to end their last home game and senior night. Nonetheless, Northwestern will most likely make the NCAA tournament. Northwestern has lost three in a row, including the loss against Penn State. Northwestern’s leading scorer was Boo Buie with 20 points and eight assists to lead the team and five rebounds to add to his total.