The Nittany Lions failed to answer Villanova's two late goals as they lost their first game of the season.
Penn State's depth didn't show up against Saint Francis, but John Kerr led the momentum to spark the 3-2 comeback victory.
The Bucknell Bison had just 11 shots on goal as the Nittany Lions defense held them back all game long.
Freshman Kanye Clary set a new career high with 17 points, but the Nittany Lions were unable to sneak out of College Park with a win.
The Nittany Lions won eight-straight matches en route to a dominant road victory at Rutgers.
Sandusky was convicted of 45 counts of sexual abuse and is currently serving his 30-to-60-year sentence at Laurel Highlands state prison.