On the Banks · Feb 27, 2020
Embracing Expectations: 4 Thoughts On Penn State Round 2
Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY SportsRutgers loses to Penn State 65-64. I don’t know how I can have four thoughts on this, but here I go.
My Heart Is Broken: I think I speak for every Rutgers player, every Rutgers fan and anyone who has followed Rutgers basketball intently for the last forever... that was crushing. You have a lead with 36 seconds left after an absolute furious rally. It feels like maybe—FINALLY—the basketball gods are going to shift things your way just a little bit. But no... the basketball gods laugh... and Penn State hits a 3 with about 26 second left. Rutgers can’t get a good look and ball game.