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‘We’re not there yet’: Rhoades balances frustration, progress after Penn State loss at No. 5 Purdue

nate-mug-10.12.14by: Nate Bauer01/10/26NateBauerBWI
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Jan 10, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Freddie Dilione V. (5) looks for an open teammate around Purdue Boilermakers guard C.J. Cox (0) during the second half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Penn State pushed No. 5 Purdue for 40 minutes at Mackey Arena, continuing a stretch of competitive losses against elite Big Ten teams.

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