The Nittany Lions (20-5, 10-4 Big Ten) trail first-place Maryland by a game with six contests remaining. They are coming off a 77-61 victory Saturday over visiting Northwestern, making them 13-1 at home.
Winners of eight straight games, Penn State tries to keep the roll going Tuesday night when slumping Illinois visits for another Big Ten clash.
Bryce Jordan Center for home games is now selling out the 15,261-seat building.
Illinois is struggling to score, averaging only 64.3 points during their losing streak.
Penn State 80-62
Winners of eight straight games, Penn State tries to keep the roll going Tuesday night when slumping Illinois visits for another Big Ten clash.
Bryce Jordan Center for home games is now selling out the 15,261-seat building.
Illinois is struggling to score, averaging only 64.3 points during their losing streak.
Penn State 80-62