Rutgers 59, Penn State 58: Almost

It was senior day in Piscataway, as Rutgers celebrated its most decorated senior class in recent memory. Ron Harper, Jr., Geo Baker, and Caleb McConnel, helped bring the Scarlet Knights from the depths of atrocity to a place they’ve seldom seen before. With a sold out place, and audible **** Penn State chants, the Scarlet Knights were ready to close the regular season with a bang.

Penn State, on the other hand, came into the game looking up at its former companion of the basement, looking to, at best, spoil the celebration at Jersey Mike’s Arena. It would seem, at least in the first half, that their goal would not come to pass.

The Nittany Lions shot a paltry 17.9% from the field, and a…