It took until the last day of the regular season, but Penn State women's soccer has qualified for the eight-team Big Ten Tournament.
The Nittany Lions scored seven total goals over the course of a two-game series against the Bears.
Penn State beat both Ohio State and Michigan State in its last full weekend series of the regular season.
Penn State Women's Soccer takes critical comeback win over Michigan State
The former collegiate lacrosse star played in three consecutive Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, winning two.
Saturday's brutal loss to Illinois handed Penn State a 13-spot fall in this week's poll.