COLUMBUS (AP) — Jalen Pickett scored 21 of his 23 points in the second half, Seth Lundy added 19 points and Penn State beat Ohio State 75-71.
Pickett scored 14 straight Penn State points in the final eight minutes.
Ohio State got within 70-69 before Pickett answered with a three-point play with 59.1 left.
Ohio State forward Justice Sueing scored inside to get within two points, but Pickett made it a two-possession lead again after two more free throws at 28.5.
The Buckeyes had five 3-point attempts on their final possession but could not get one to drop.
Camren Wynter made four 3-pointers and scored 18 for Penn State.