Photo Gallery: Best Pictures From Indiana's Big Ten Tournament 61-59 Win Over Penn State
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Thanks to Anthony Leal, Indiana's season will extend into Friday. The senior guard scored a basket with five seconds to play, lifting the Hoosiers to a 61-59 win over Penn State in Round 2 of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament.
Thursday's game was a thriller from start to finish. Although Indiana had control the entire first half, Penn State hung around, eventually taking a lead within the first three minutes out of halftime. The two teams traded blows, setting up an exciting finish in Minneapolis.
With the game tied at 59-59, Indiana's Malik Reneau attempted a floater, but his shot was off the mark. Leal was in the right place at the right time, collected the rebound and put it in the bucket to give the Hoosiers a two-point lead.
Penn State had one last chance to win the game, but an Ace Baldwin Jr. 3-point attempt fell short. Indiana advances to play Nebraska in the quarterfinals.
Kel'el Ware ended the game with 18 points and 14 rebounds. Malik Reneau scored 12 points and had eight rebounds. Leal came off the bench and scored eight, including the game winner.
Indiana has now won five straight games and keeps its season alive. Here are the best photos from Thursday's win over Penn State in the Big Ten Tournament.
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