Led by strangulating defense, Penn State lights path to future successby:Nate Bauer•12/05/24•NateBauerBWIRead In AppDec 5, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) dribbles the ball around Penn State Nittany Lions guard Ace Baldwin Jr (1) during the first half at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn ImagesPenn State left No. 8 Purdue questioning its willingness to fight following a dominant, 81-70 win for the Nittany Lions at the BJC.