Free throws made all the difference in Philly as Illinois held off a late Penn State surge, winning 73-65 at The Palestra. Even though the Nittany Lions outscored Illinois in the second half and kept fighting to close the gap, Illinois’ ability to draw fouls and hit 23 of 28 free throws proved decisive. Penn State’s offense showed flashes, but couldn’t overcome the foul disparity. Now at 0-3 in Big Ten play, Penn State faces tough questions about closing out games. What do you think is the biggest factor holding this team back in conference matchups? #Sports #PennState #Illinois