After a year of unfamiliar circumstances, the Nittany Lions overcame a few more today to defeat the Wisconsin Badgers 24-21 in overtime. It was an emotional Senior Day at Beaver Stadium that featured an inspiring performance from defensive tackle Jordan Hill.
Happy Saturday from a cold Beaver Stadium where low temperatures and potential snow flurries will only add to the emotion surrounding today's Senior Day clash between the Penn State Nittany Lions (7-4, 5-2) and the Wisconsin Badgers (7-4, 4-3). Bill O'Brien's first season with the Nittany Lions has been quite a journey, and he will be looking to end it on a high note. In his seventh season in charge of the Badgers' program, Bret Bielema will be searching for a victory before next week's Big Ten Championship game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Despite a poor first half that saw Penn State shoot only 16.1% from the field, the Nittany Lions played a strong second half to defeat the previously undefeated Bucknell Bison 60-57. After a rough week including a season ending injury to senior point guard Tim Frazier, it was an important victory for a team that will be challenged throughout the season.
As the final whistle sounded at Jeffrey Field, the Penn State Women's Soccer team ran through the frigid air towards midfield in celebration after defeating the Duke Blue Devils 1-0 to advance to the College Cup in San Diego, California.