Penn State women’s hockey held steady at No. 4 in the latest USCHO poll, with a 19-4 record this season.

The Nittany Lions have lost three of their last five games following a month-long break. In their most recent series against Mercyhurst, they split the matchup after a heartbreaking 4-3 overtime loss.

Penn State is 32 points behind No. 3 Minnesota, which holds a similar 18-4 record.

Penn State women’s hockey will continue its road stretch with a series against Syracuse at 6 p.m. on Friday, January 16, and 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 17.