Penn State struggles again defensively, drops 88-78 decision to Butlerby:Nate Bauer•11/24/23•NateBauerBWIRead In AppNov 24, 2023; Kissimmee, FL, USA; Butler Bulldogs forward Jalen Thomas (1) is blocked out by Penn State Nittany Lions forward Zach Hicks (24) and guard Nick Kern Jr. (3) in the second half during the ESPN Events Invitational Consolation game 1 at State Farm Field House. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY SportsPenn State basketball again proved ineffective at keeping its latest opponent off the scoreboard, falling 88-78 to Butler on Friday.