The Minute After: Penn State

Thoughts on a 77-71 victory against Penn State:

PHILADELPHIA – The Hoosiers have been searching for a victory like this all season.

Something to validate them. Something to prove to the masses they can win against good teams in tough environments. Stack enough of these together as the Big Ten season grinds along, and this season might amount to more than it’s looked like thus far.

From the jump, Indiana did not let Penn State dictate the terms of the engagement. Yes, it was a bit of a rock fight, with neither team shooting well from deep and entering half at an offensively-challenged 29-all score. Still, there were signs the Hoosiers were up to the task. Penn State gets to the line well, as it…