Beating Indiana

It was like an old-time game against Indiana at University Park -- hard fought, overtime, tough.

But there was no Bobby Knight, obviously, and Penn State won this one with an impressive performance that rocked the Bryce Jordan Center.

No bad calls this time. The Nittany Lions don't beat Indiana often, and this one is special.

The first win over Indiana was in 1996, remember? It made up for those OT struggles in Rec Hall, a little bit. It was great to beat Knight then, you know.

There haven't been many Indiana wins since, any PSU hoops fan knows, but we'll count 2008 in a big way.

This is five straight home wins and while the team is 15-15, the Nittany Lions should have great momentum going into the Big Ten tourney in Indy.

We'll be watching.

Too bad that not too many fans were watching at halftime today, however, because after the kids shot free throws the Nittany Lion made a half court shot.

Hardly anyone noticed, it seemed, but it was one to remember on a hoops day to remember.