UCLA is now 2-0 against Penn State and has an all-time record of 35-8-1.
The Golden Gophers' explosive third period handed the Nittany Lions a crucial loss.
The Lady Lions' postseason future will be left to the NCAA Tournament committee.
"When we came here, we wanted to put the jersey back in a better place and put it back where Penn State belongs, which is back playing deep into March."