Penn State returns from a two-game road trip to host Ohio State in Rec Hall. This will be the second-straight year playing in the former gym.

Penn State coach Mike Rhoades’ squad will get an opportunity to rejuvenate its fan base Thursday night when it returns to Rec Hall against Ohio State. But in reality, a repetitive lack of late-game execution is starting to put any of the Nittany Lions’ NCAA Tournament hopes to rest.

The Nittany Lions return to their longtime home Thursday against Ohio State. Last time they played in Rec Hall, fans stormed the court for a massive ranked win.

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Ohio State will play at Penn State, but not at the Bryce Jordan Center. Here's what Rec Hall is and why the Buckeyes will be there Thursday.