With the team's previous best finishing coming in 2001 when it took third, the Nittany Lions scored more than 100 points for the first time on the way to their first-ever Big Ten indoor or outdoor title.
Missy Doherty's Nittany Lions (16-3) opened up a quick 8-1 lead over the Dukes, but would need a clutch showing to hold off the rally and advance.