The Boilermakers chipped away at the lead and eventually overtook Penn State, but the game settled into a back-and-forth pattern with lead changes and short momentum bursts in the middle of the second half. Penn State had a double-digit lead at one point, but Purdue’s 6-0 run to end the first 20 minutes foreshadowed the second half. ESPN College Basketball noted that the Nittany Lions were making some highlights along the way: It looked for some time like the underdog story would continue, especially after Penn State seized a 37-32 lead at the half. Newbill spearheaded the Penn State attack with 19 points. Hammons led the way with 23 points, nine rebounds and four blocks, while senior D.J. The Boilermakers won 64-59 and advanced to Saturday’s semifinals. Penn State advanced to the quarterfinals as the No. The clock struck midnight Friday on the Big Ten’s version of Cinderella. Per ESPN Stats & Info, Wisconsin was far more efficient offensively in the first half when the Naismith College Player of the Year Award candidate got a touch: Wisconsin superstar forward Frank Kaminsky didn't necessarily have his best game, as he put up 16 points and 12 rebounds, but his importance to the Badgers' success was undeniable. They held a 22-13 lead at one point, but the Badgers were able to erase that with an 18-4 run to close the half, according to ESPN College Basketball: The first half of the game was closely contested, but it looked as though the Wolverines might enter halftime with the lead. Michigan provided a stiff challenge in Friday's quarterfinal tilt with top-seeded Wisconsin, but the Badgers were ultimately able to pull away late and advance to the semifinals by virtue of a 71-60 victory. 2015 Big Ten Tournament Semifinals Schedule
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