William F. Yurasko

NIT: Penn State vs. Florida preview

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Penn State looks to reach MSG – The Collegian
Cornley, Battle probable – The Collegian
Penn State (24-11) at Florida (25-10) – CDT
DAVID JONES – Weary Battle still ready to play – Patriot-News
Penn State heads to Florida (oh no ESSS EEEE CEEE SPEED!) for the NIT quarterfinals. The winner heads to New York for the semi-finals in Madison Square Garden.

  • G Talor Battle is second in the NCAA with 1,306 minutes played.
  • FJamelle Cornley is expected to play after missing time with a bad shoulder.
  • Florida is 18-1 at home this year
  • The Gators are two years removed from a National Championship
  • The all-time series between the two basketball teams is 1-1.
  • Bragging rights with my cousin’s wife are on the line here.
  • Penn State is 4-0 in NIT quarterfinals

Sounds like a tall order for the Nittany Lions. Tip off is 9 p.m. on ESPN.

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