Penn State basketball positioned Thursday's game against Ohio State as a pivotal turning point on the Big Ten schedule. The Nittany Lions were at home, where they had a 10-1 record, and even better at Rec Hall, site of last year's magical 90-89 win over No. 12 Illinois. Instead, the Nittany Lions came undone.

After two straight road losses, Penn State finds itself on the outside looking in for both the national and conference tournament.

Penn State’s men’s basketball team welcomes a return to Bryce Jordan Center on Thursday night as the Lions play host to the visiting Ohio State Buckeyes.