Taylor helps Wisconsin slip past Penn State
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01/31/2012 - University Park, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jordan Taylor's 18 points led the way for No. 19 Wisconsin as it defeated Penn State, 52-46, at Bryce Jordan Center on Tuesday.
Ryan Evans added 11 points and six rebounds, and Jared Berggren chipped in eight points and 10 boards for the Badgers (18-5, 7-3 Big Ten), who have won six straight games.
Wisconsin will face a big test on Saturday as it will play host to No. 3 Ohio State.
Tim Frazier's 21 points paced the Penn State offense and Jermaine Marshall dropped in 13 points for the Nittany Lions (10-13, 2-8), who have lost three straight and six of their last seven.
With 2:00 to go and facing a two-point deficit, Penn State pulled down three straight offensive boards but it could not capitalize.
On the ensuing possession, Taylor stepped up and hit a three-pointer, giving Wisconsin a 43-38 lead with 1:44 to go in the contest.
The Badgers were able to sink their free-throws late to hold on for the comeback victory.
Penn State held Wisconsin without a field goal for over nine minutes in the first half until Jordan Taylor's three made it 18-12 with 3:33 left.
Wisconsin shot just 7-of-26 from the field in the first half as it trailed Penn State 23-17 going into the break.
The Badgers came out hot in the second half, going on a 16-3 run to take a 33-26 lead with 11:22 to play in the game.
Game Notes
Penn State dominated fast break points 11-0...Tonight's game marked the first home game for the Nittany Lions since the death of legendary head football coach Joe Paterno...The two teams combined to shoot 7-of-29 from three-point range...Penn State will look to right the ship Saturday at Iowa.
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