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Big Ten Tournament - Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Penn State Nittany Lions Wrap - Penn State Wins 60-51

Jalen Pickett scored 22 points leading Penn State to a 60-51 victory over Minnesota at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday.

Penn State was the ATS victor, as they covered the -3.0-point spread as a favorite.

Sam Sessoms had 14 points for Penn State and Seth Lundy chipped in with 11 points. Jalen Pickett had 4 assists for them, while John Harrar was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.

Minnesota got 19 points from Jamison Battle in a losing cause and another 10 points from Sean Sutherlin. Eric Curry contributed 6 assists for them, while Sean Sutherlin had 6 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Minnesota were victorious, as the score was 28-25 at the break.

The rebound battle favored Penn State as they grabbed 34 boards, while Minnesota only had 23