Penn State hoops' Rec Hall showcase falls flat with 83-64 lossby:Nate Bauer•01/30/25•NateBauerBWIRead In AppJan 30, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Evan Mahaffey (12) defends as Penn State Nittany Lions guard D'Marco Dunn (2) shoots the ball during the first half at Rec Hall. Ohio State defeated Penn State 83-64. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn ImagesPenn State basketball's Return to Rec tilt with Ohio State proved to be a lopsided affair in favor of the visiting Buckeyes on Thursday night.