Penn State students remain concerned that the university may close some branch campuses, including those in western Pennsylvania.

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Nearly a year after Pennsylvania State University announced plans to cut $94 million from its budget, beginning in July of this year, Penn State Behrend has confirmed the elimination of eight teaching positions. None of the eight will be asked to leave immediately.

A nonprofit watchdog group is taking issue with the schools' participation in a program to attract students of color to specific academic curriculums.

A state council heard testimony about linking more than $550 million in annual funding to graduation rates and other academic metrics.

BOTTOM LINE: Penn State plays No. 14 Maryland after Moriah Murray scored 21 points in Penn State's 77-73 loss to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The Lady Lions are 7-5 on their home court. Penn State is 1-2 in one-possession games.

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BOTTOM LINE: Penn State faces No. 14 Maryland after Moriah Murray scored 21 points in Penn State's 77-73 loss to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The Lady Lions are 7-5 in home games. Penn State is 6-10 against opponents over .500.

The Nittany Lions fell in their third straight game, 83-64, to the Buckeyes. Penn State went into the half with a 10-point deficit and climbed within six in the first couple of minutes of the second period, but ultimately never led after the game was 4-2 just two minutes into the night.

Freshman John Mobley Jr. had 19 points, Bruce Thornton scored 17 and Ohio State cruised to an 83-64 victory over Penn State at Rec Hall.

John Mobley Jr. scored 19 points and Bruce Thornton had 11 of his 17 points in the second half as Ohio State routed Penn State 83-64 on Thursday in State College, Penn.