Michigan State poses more of a threat in Penn State's final game of the season than its 3-8 record may suggest.
Penn State has already blown past predictions and expectations for this season, and that alone is worth celebrating.
Four of Penn States five members of the USA U-20 women's soccer team started every single game, as did Penn State freshman Laura Freigang for Germany. Both USA and Germany topped its groups and advanced to the quarterfinals.
Page averaged 26 points in the two wins over Akron and No. 13 Tennessee in the past week.
The Bearcats improved to 42-11 against unranked opponents under Mick Cronin, cruising past Penn State (2-3) in the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Tip-Off consolation game.
Russ Rose's Nittany Lions improved to 52-1 in their last 53 matches against Purdue, taking care of the black and old gold in straight sets (25-17, 25-21, 25-19).