Talor Battle grabs a rebound against Northwestern Feb. 28.Credit: Ryan Ulsh
Sasa Borovnjak goes up for a layup vs. Northwestern Sunday.Credit: Ryan Ulsh
Penn State guard Talor Battle goes up for a layup during the Nittany Lions' win against Northwestern on Sunday at the Bryce Jordan Center.Credit: Ryan Ulsh
Penn State's Jeff Brooks drives against an Ohio State player during the Nittany Lions' loss to the Buckeyes Feb. 24.Credit: Steph Witt
Chris Babb (10) shoots over a Northwestern defender Sunday at the Bryce Jordan Center.Credit: Ryan Ulsh
Guard Talor Battle (12) attempts a fallaway jump shot in Sunday afternoon's game against Northwestern. The Nittany Lions won 79-60, completing their ... Credit: Ryan Ulsh
Ohio State's Evan Turner (21) attempts a shot as Talor Battle defends.Credit: Kelley King
Ohio State's Evan Turner goes up for a shot over a pair of Penn State defenders Wednesday night at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Buckeyes beat the Nitt ... Credit: Steph Witt
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It was never meant to be.
Juniors Talor Battle and Drew Jones were recognized by Big Ten media members and coaches Monday night. Updated 10:09 PM
All afternoon, the Bryce Jordan Center crowd sat, waiting for a Penn State run. Updated 6:04 PM
On any other day, the loss of Talor Battle would have meant an instant end to the Penn State men's basketball team. Updated 5:54 PM
Penn State almost stole another win against one of the conference's elite teams. But, as per the 2009-10 season, the Nittany Lions came up just short.
Talor Battle's desperation heave from just past halfcourt at the final buzzer hit the backboard and fell harmlessly away. Updated 9:21 PM
Penn State's chances of winning the Big Ten regular season title are non-existent. Still, its last two regular season games are against teams fighting for the chance to share the conference title.
No matter what he did, Talor Battle just couldn't find a way to beat this opponent.
While Cammeron Woodyard hadn't made a basket in a game since Jan. 16, it didn't mean the sophomore guard wasn't scoring.
Jeff Brooks' talent has never been a question.
Consider this a public address announcement to Penn State basketball fans. Believe in the Penn State athletic department's decision-making.
With two minutes left in the first half, sophomore guard Cammeron Woodyard caught a pass from Talor Battle, faked a shot and calmly nailed a jumper.
Two weeks ago, when the Penn State men's basketball team defeated Northwestern for its first conference win, the Nittany Lions were just happy to get the monkey off their back.
Penn State earned its first home win of the decade Sunday afternoon. Updated 2:40 PM
Daniel Buie, brother of Penn State guard Talor Battle, sat in his seat at the Bryce Jordan Center, throwing a basketball up in the air.
In the midst of a furious comeback, the Penn State men's basketball team knew exactly who was going to get the ball in crunch time for Ohio State.
Despite Ohio State holding a 17-point lead, Buckeye coach Thad Matta knew his opponent wasn't going away.
On the cusp of an NCAA tournament berth, all that stood in the way of the Penn State men's basketball team was an Iowa team with a 4-13 Big Ten record.
Talor Battle has been making the same passes all season long.
Ed DeChellis gives all the credit to his players for the Penn State men's basketball team's last two wins.
Drew Jones remembered when DeShawn Sims embarrassed him in January, and the Penn State junior wanted to get revenge on the Wolverines forward.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- College basketball is becoming easier for freshman guard Tim Frazier. On two consecutive possessions in Saturday's first half, Frazier drove to the hoop from the top of the key and converted on layups. It was part of a 10-2 run that brought Penn State back into the game when it was down 15-8.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- It all looked familiar.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Nearly two months ago, DeShawn Sims ravaged the Penn State frontcourt to the tune of 25 points on 12-for-17 shooting in a 64-55 Nittany Lion loss at the Bryce Jordan Center.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Talor Battle and his teammates silenced the critics Saturday night.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Saturday night in Ann Arbor, Jeff Brooks had a chance to jam a dagger in the heart of the Michigan Wolverines.
ANN ARBOR, Mich.-- Following 12 straight losses to start the Big Ten season, the Penn State men's basketball team has its first conference winning streak of the season, as it beat Michigan, 55-51, at Crisler Arena. Updated 8:46 PM
ANN ARBOR, Mich -- Penn State won its second road game of the year on Wednesday. On Saturday, it will look for its second road win this week. Updated 11:30 AM
Talor Battle's torrid shooting finally came to a halt, but for the Penn State men's basketball team, it didn't matter.
The losing streak is over. After dropping its first 12 games of the Big Ten season, the Penn State men's basketball team knocked off Northwestern, 81-70 Wednesday in Evanston, Ill. Updated 10:18 PM
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