The rising senior was named to Second-Team All-Big Ten in 2025.
The former top-ranked national recruit in her class won an NCAA Championship with Boston College in 2024.
Bridges is the first member to join the Nittany Lions' 2028 recruiting class.
Penn State lands an Atlantic 10 All-Rookie left-handed pitcher.
Dean is the third flip in two weeks.
The former three-time national champion improved to 9-1 in the octagon.