In a game Northwestern desperately needed amidst a six-game losing streak, the Wildcats (6-8, 3-7 Big Ten) fell 81-78 to Penn State (5-6, 2-5) Saturday night after sophomore guard Chase Audige missed a contested attempt at a game-tying three with two seconds left.
Despite strong performances from junior forward Miller Kopp (19 points) and sophomore point guard Boo Buie (18 points) and a strong overall shooting night (49.2% FG, 42.3% 3PT), NU’s offense fell flat in the final three minutes. It hit just one of its last eight attempts, as the Nittany Lions overcame sixteen turnovers to deal the Wildcats their seventh straight loss.