Tim Frazier out for year with injury
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Penn State point guard Tim Frazier will miss the rest of the season with a ruptured left Achilles tendon, a devastating blow for the rebuilding Big Ten program.
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Tim Frazier's season-ending injury is a devastating blow for Penn State, writes Eamonn Brennan. Story
Frazier was injured about six minutes into the Nittany Lions' 85-60 loss Sunday to Akron at the Puerto Rico Tipoff.
Coach Patrick Chambers said Frazier was undergoing surgery Tuesday, with a recovery period of six to 12 months. The team plans to apply for a fifth year of eligibility for Frazier on a medical redshirt.
A preseason All-Big Ten selection, Frazier finished the year averaging 16.3 points over four games. The senior led the Big Ten last year in assists (6.2 per game), and also paced the team in scoring (18.8 points) and steals (2.4).
Penn State next plays Friday against Bucknell.
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