For the few remaining fans of the Penn State men’s basketball team in Happy Valley, have no fear: you will soon be put out of your misery.
Yet another painful and forgettable season is nearing its end as the Nittany Lions (7-20, 1-13 Big Ten) have their final home contest of the season at 8 tonight when the Minnesota Golden Gophers (19-9, 9-6) come to the Bryce Jordan Center.
The Lions are on pace to have one of their worst records in school history. If Penn State loses its final three contests of the year (the Lions close out their season at No. 14 Michigan State on Saturday and will play at least one contest in the Big Ten tournament), the Lions will set a single-season school record with 23 losses. Penn State finished with 22 losses in 1983-84 when it had a record of 5-22 overall.
But after four blowout defeats in a row, Penn State coach Ed DeChellis said his team isn’t ready to give up just yet. …