Penn State men's basketball's valiant comeback effort fell short in a loss to Indiana at the Palestra in Philadelphia.

Oumar Ballo scored 25 points and pulled down 15 rebounds and Mackenzie Mgbako added 20 points as Indiana picked up big road win vs. Penn State.

The Penn State Nittany Lions return to Philadelphia's historic Palestra for a Big Ten basketball game against the Indiana Hoosiers.

In ESPN's latest Bracketology, where Joe Lunardi projects the March Madness field, the Nittany Lions (12-3, 2-2 Big Ten) fell from the Last Four Byes to the Last Four In, meaning if the tournament started today, Penn State would have to win a play-in game just to get to the Round of 64.

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.

Penn State rallies from 16-point deficit but can't overcome a tough shooting afternoon vs. the Hoosiers at the Palestra.

Indiana will play in one of college basketball's classic venues against a team that relentlessly pesters opponents defensively.

Indiana has a 43-17 record all-time against Penn State, including a 61-59 win in the Big Ten Tournament on March 14, 2024, but the Nittany Lions won each of the four regular season meetings from 2022-24. The Hoosiers’ last win on the road against Penn State was Dec. 4, 2018.

Welcome to our live blog, straight from press row at the iconic Palestra in Philadelphia. Indiana takes on Penn State today in an important Big Ten game for both teams. We'll keep you updated with all the news and views in real time.