Penn State Women’s Hockey Stays At No. 12 In USCHO Poll
Penn State women’s hockey remains at No. 12 in the USCHO Poll after a series sweep against Union, announced Monday. This was the fourth consecutive week the Nittany Lions were ranked No. 12.
The weekend sweep marked its first of the season as part of a strong 4-2 start. Penn State won 4-2 on Friday and 5-3 on Saturday. Forward Alyssa Machado grabbed five points on the weekend through three goals and two assists, also earning AHA Forward of the Week.
Penn State’s power plays and penalty kills were a big improvement this weekend against Union and helped secure the win alongside the goalkeeping. Goaltenders Katie DeSa and Lauren Barbo split the series as they anchored the team.
The Nittany Lions are on a three-game win streak and will work to continue it against Dartmouth in Pegula Ice Arena this weekend. The first game will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 18. Game two will start at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 19.
Your ad blocker is on.
Please choose an option below.
Purchase a Subscription!
About the Author
Penn State Football Falls To Northwestern 34-13
The Nittany Lions surrendered 413 yards on 54 carries.
Penn State Football Left Without Answers After Northwestern Pummeling
The Nittany Lions allowed Northwestern to have its highest single-game rushing total since 2003.
Penn State Football Voices Differing Opinions On Physicality In Preparation For Northwestern Matchup
“Don’t want injuries to happen, but I think we’re at a point where we just need to have that physicality in practice and change it up a little bit.”
Learning How To Say Goodbye: Ashley Connington’s Senior Column
I’m really bad at goodbyes. Like… really bad. Unfortunately for me, college is full of them — you just don’t realize it until they all start happening at once.