Instant reaction: Penn State imposes will in dominant win over No. 8 Purdueby:Nate Bauer•12/05/24•NateBauerBWIRead In AppDec 5, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Zach Hicks (24) reaches for the loose ball during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Bryce Jordan Center. (Photo Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images)In a battle of wills, Penn State imposed its on No. 8 Purdue on both ends of the floor on Thursday night, earning a dominant 81-70 win.