Pennsylvania State University's men's basketball team, the Penn State Nittany Lions play in Division I of the NCAA as a part of the Big Ten Conference. They play their home games at the Bryce-Jordan Center, and have a student cheering section called as the "Nittany Nation." PSU has appeared in the NCAA tournament eight times, and has played 10 times in the National Invitation Tournament, winning the championship in 2009. The women's team, known as the Lady Lions has been historically successful as well, consistently appearing into the women's NCAA tournament.