The Penn State men's basketball team probably wouldn't have won that game last year, coach Mike Rhoades said, suggesting that his team has turned a corner. The Nittany Lions also could turn Big Ten wins like these into an NCAA Tournament run.

Penn State's Zach Hicks and Ace Baldwin Jr. combined for 37 points to beat Northwestern and push the Nittany Lions' winning streak to four games.

Regardless, a good faith effort to start the second half made the Hoosiers’ Sunday at the Cathedral one to remember, as Indiana held on to secure a 77-71 victory over Penn State. Sixth-year center Oumar Ballo stuffed the stat-sheet, leading the team with 25 points and 13 rebounds.

Northwestern's Brooks Barnhizer scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for his seventh consecutive double-double. He also had eight assists, three steals and one block.

Northwestern’s Brooks Barnhizer had 20 points and 10 rebounds for his seventh consecutive double-double, but the Wildcats’ late run fell short.

The Nittany Lions stayed hot early in the season by taking control late in a back-and-forth matchup against Northwestern.