Penn State field hockey fell to No. 15 in the last NFHCA Poll of the season, the association announced Tuesday. The Nittany Lions dropped three spots from No. 12.

The fall comes after a 2-1 loss to No. 7 Iowa in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinal in Columbus, Ohio. The Nittany Lions failed to qualify for the NCAA tournament.

Despite finishing their season at 12-6 and a 6-2 Big Ten record with multiple ranked victories, including a victory over No. 1 Northwestern late in the season, Penn State was left out as an at-large team. It is the fourth consecutive season the Nittany Lions fail to reach the NCAA Tournament.

It was still an encouraging season from Hannah Prince in her debut year, though. No. 15 in the country to end the season is not too shabby.

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