STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (Interstat) — Michigan remained unbeaten Tuesday night, escaping with a 74-72 victory over Penn State in a Big Ten men’s basketball game at Bryce Jordan Center.

The Wolverines (14-0) built a 40-31 halftime lead but withstood a fierce second-half rally by the Nittany Lions (9-6), who outscored Michigan 41-34 after intermission. Penn State’s Ivan Juric scored a game-high 20 points, while Freddie Dilione V added 17. Michigan’s balanced attack was led by LJ Cason’s 14 points and 12 each from Nimari Burnett and Trey McKenney.

Aday Mara’s free throw with 15 seconds left provided the final margin before a crowd of 5,491. Penn State’s last-second attempt to tie or win missed.