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Penn State Downs Illinois 93-81 - Match Report
Jalen Pickett poured in 41 points for Penn State on Tuesday, as they defeated Illinois 93-81 at Bryce Jordan Center.
Penn State was an underdog by +3.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Seth Lundy had 15 points for Penn State and Kanye Clary chipped in with 12 points. Jalen Pickett had 8 assists for them, while Seth Lundy was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Illinois got a 20-point performance from Terrence Shannon Jr., who was supported by 12 points from Jayden Epps. Terrence Shannon Jr. had 4 assists in a losing cause for Illinois, while Ty Rodgers grabbed 8 rebounds.
Penn State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-27.
Penn State heads into a battle against Minnesota. Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Indiana.