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NIT Showdown: Penn State Dominates SMU

In an exciting matchup of the NIT tournament, the Penn State Nittany Lions faced off against the SMU Mustangs. The stakes were high as Penn State, the 11th seed, took on the 6th seed SMU. Both teams had their previous encounters in the series, but this game was set to be a defining moment for each program's postseason aspirations.

First Quarter Action

The game kicked off with SMU winning the coin toss and deferring to the second half. This led to Penn State receiving the opening kick, with Singleton returning the ball to around the 30-yard line for a solid starting position. However, the early offensive efforts from Penn State quickly fizzled out, leading to a three-and-out.