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Recap - Northwestern Defeats Penn State 68-63

Boo Buie scored 15 points leading Northwestern to a 68-63 victory over Penn State at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Sunday.

Northwestern did not, however, defeat Penn State against the spread, which closed at -7.5 at most sportsbooks.

Northwestern got 14 points from Ryan Langborg and another 14 points from Brooks Barnhizer. Boo Buie contributed 6 assists, while Brooks Barnhizer cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Penn State got a 18-point performance from Nick Kern Jr., who was supported by 17 points from Ace Baldwin Jr.. Ace Baldwin Jr. had 8 assists in a losing cause for Penn State, while Nick Kern Jr. grabbed 7 rebounds.

Northwestern led at halftime, $HalfScore.

The rebound battle favored Northwestern as they grabbed 34 boards, while Penn State only had 29

Northwestern heads into a battle against Rutgers. Penn State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Michigan State.