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Penn State Puts New Outlook Up Against Energized Minnesota
Coming off its best game in weeks, visiting Penn State aims to ride the momentum into a Saturday afternoon matchup against resurgent Minnesota in a Big Ten contest at Minneapolis.
Penn State’s Recent Turnaround
The Penn State Nittany Lions (14-13, 4-12 Big Ten) sit in last place in the conference standings, due in large part to a seven-game losing streak that the team ended Wednesday with a resounding 89-72 home win over Nebraska.
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Zach Hicks and Yanic Konan Niederhauser each scored 19 points, while Ace Baldwin Jr. chipped in 10 points, eight assists, and six steals. Penn State had lost 11 of its previous 12 games.
“I just thought for a stretch, we were just playing with so much pressure,” Nittany Lions coach Mike Rhoades said. “You could see it. And when it doesn’t go well, you’ve got to work through that, and some guys are better than others with it. … I thought (Wednesday) we played with more freedom and more spirit, and you saw that.”
One of Penn State’s defeats during its long losing streak was a home setback against Minnesota on Feb. 4. The Golden Gophers posted a 69-61 victory behind Dawson Garcia’s 19 points and 14 rebounds.
Minnesota’s Momentum
The Minnesota Golden Gophers (14-12, 6-9) enter the weekend after posting a pair of three-point wins in Los Angeles against USC and UCLA. Tuesday was another episode of the Dawson Garcia Show, as the senior forward registered a season-high 32 points in a 64-61 come-from-behind win over the Bruins.
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Garcia scored 27 points in the second half alone, helping Minnesota overcome a 17-point, first-half deficit.
“It’s a great emotion just to share it with guys who put everything into it,” said Garcia, who shot 7-for-10 from the field and 11-for-12 from the free-throw line in the second half. “I’m super happy for my teammates, the coaches, the university and just blessed to be in this position.”
What’s at Stake?
With Penn State seeking to build on its breakthrough win and Minnesota looking to maintain its momentum, this game could prove pivotal in the Big Ten standings.
