Penn State is making its second NIT appearance under coach Ed DeChellis and first post-season appearance since the 2006 NIT .
The Lions have reached the NIT semifinals in Madison Square Garden on five occasions , going 2 - 3 , and last reached the NIT semifinals in 2000 .
Lions   is making its second NIT appearance under coach Ed DeChellis and first post-season appearance since the 2006 NIT .
The Lions have reached the NIT semifinals in Madison Square Garden on five occasions , going 2 - 3 , and last reached the NIT semifinals in 2000 .