Sam Coffey's first-half volley put the Nittany Lions ahead, and a solid performance from Cori Dyke, the Penn State backline, and Amanda Dennis secured three points for Penn State.
Penn State moved up thanks to its victory against Michigan State and then-No. 5 Oklahoma's upset loss to Kansas State.
With Mike Watkins dominating down low and Myreon Jones shooting well from beyond the arc, the Nittany Lions looked ready for the regular season and Maryland Eastern Shore.
Although Penn State was in East Lansing on Saturday, Beaver Stadium was still home to a football game.
The State College Area High School Little Lions beat the Cumberland Valley Eagles in the Beaver Stadium Classic on Saturday, but the memories created from playing at Beaver Stadium will last a lifetime.