PHILADELPHIA – The 12-2 Penn State men’s basketball team makes its return to Philadelphia Sunday to host Indiana in a White Out inside the historic Palestra on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Tipoff is slated for noon on the Big Ten Network.
FOLLOW ALONG
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Palestra Bag Policy: All guests and their belongings are subject to search by security personnel upon entry and within the facility. All bags must be in accordance with the following guidelines: bags should be smaller than 16″ x 16″ x 8″, no large bags, such as duffel or equipment bags. In an effort to expedite the security process upon entry, all guests are expected to comply with The Palestra bag policy. More information on the Palestra bag policy can be found HERE.
- Mobile Ticketing: Penn Athletics has implemented a mobile-first ticketing strategy. A mo-bile-first strategy will ensure safe, secure, and efficient entry for all fans. Your tickets will be sent to the email address used when purchasing tickets and be available to download to any Apple or Android device. Tickets will also be available through Print-At-Home format as well, which can be printed on an 8.5″x11″ sheet of paper prior to attending the game. Please note that Print-At-Home tickets will not scan from a mobile device. Penn Athletics’ mobile ticketing guides can be found HERE.
- Parking: Game day parking is available near The Palestra including the Penn Museum garage, Chestnut 34 garage and Penn Park. The cost of parking on game day is $20. Information on alternate parking options can be found HERE.
OPENING TIPS
- Penn State is 12-2 on the season, 2-1 in Big Ten play, and returns to the historic Palestra in Philadelphia Sunday afternoon to host Indiana inside “The Cathedral of College Basketball”.
- Penn State ranks top 10 in the country in points per game (87.9) and turnovers forced per game (17.14).
- Five Nittany Lions are averaging double-digit points, led by Ace Baldwin Jr.‘s 15.0 ppg.
IF PENN STATE BEATS INDIANA
- The Nittany Lions would improve to 13-2 overall, their best start since 1995-96 (29 years).
- Penn State would start Big Ten play 3-1, their best B1G start since the 1995-96 team began 4-0.
- The Nittany Lions would improve to 4-1 in Big Ten games played at The Palestra.
SCOUTING THE HOOSIERS
- The Hoosiers are 11-3 on the season, 2-1 in Big Ten play, and ride a three-game win streak into Sunday’s matchup at The Palestra.
- Indiana’s two Big Ten wins both came at home as the Hoosiers picked…
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