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WATCH: NSN’s Dan Angell Recaps Penn State’s Win Over Illinois, What It Means

Penn State basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry
Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Micah Shrewsberry January 21, 2023 David Hague/NSN

CHICAGO— It looks like Penn State’s 12-year NCAA Tournament drought is about to end.

Penn State beat Illinois 79-76 in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at Chicago’s United Center.

The common perception is that one Big Ten tournament win would have punched Penn State’s (20-12) NCAA Tournament ticket, and coach Micah Shrewsbery’s team got that win.

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NSN’s Dan Angell is in Chicago covering all the action. He discusses Penn State’s win over Illinois and the the team’s NCAA Tournament hopes, which look like they’ll come to fruition.

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