The Lions' Pride

Stauskas 3 after McGary offensive board.

19-16. Penn State with two points in last four minutes.

McGary is in beast mode right now.

Going back to this, Gus sounds so much more comfortable then he has recently in soccer. He's definitely out his comfort zone in soccer.

I'm ready to see Sasa come back in. Not sure why PSU is running such a small lineup. Success early came in the paint.

impressive bucket by Travis

Sasa, playing with two fouls, scores again.

32-26, four minutes left.

Colella left all alone for 3 ... hits it.

35-31, 2:10 left in half.

I will save the over analysis.

Bottom line: we are in the game and got 20 minutes removed from the game clock

Terrific half for Sasa (when he was in), Travis, and especially Newbill. If Marshall can get going, PSU will be in this the whole game. Got a little unlucky with some of the bounces in the middle of the half, but a strong finish. Besides Sasa, the foul situation is also very good.

Lions 50 percent from field, even with 1-of-7 from Marshall, who does have five assists already.

Michigan 35 percent -- 8-of-31 if you subtract McGary.

Depends on if Sasa can stay on the court. I say keep going inside and try to force McGary into a couple quick fouls, as he's really the bulk of Michigan's play right now.

The opposite of an ideal start on that opening play.