Nickal's first match will take place on August 30 at Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Penn State men's lacrosse has now added three players from the transfer portal.
Starroci is the fourth Penn Stater, and third wrestler, to win the award.
Penn State defeated Drexel last season in Rec Hall, 41-3.
A Cinderella run for the ages may have sparked college hockey's next juggernaut.