Penn State Women’s Lacrosse Adds Eight On National Signing Day
A ton of talent is headed to Happy Valley, folks.
Penn State women’s lacrosse welcomed eight signees on Wednesday for National Signing Day, adding recruits from six states to head coach Kayla Treanor’s program.
The Nittany Lions went 12-7 in the first season with Treanor in charge. Penn State has the No. 1 2027 recruiting class in the country, according to Inside Lacrosse.
Kelsey Young
The first to sign for Penn State was Kelsey Young, a midfielder from the Keystone State. She is ranked the No. 5 player in the country after an uber-successful career to this point at Agnes Irwin School in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.
The 2026 USA Lacrosse All-American recorded 47 goals, 10 assists, 35 ground balls, and forced 32 turnovers last season.
Brooke Schultz
Brooke Schultz will join the Nittany Lions midfield after spending the last three years at Haddonfield Memorial High School in Haddonfield, New Jersey.
She recorded 40 goals during her 2025 season.
Carley Curry
Lutherville, Maryland, native Carley Curry was another midfielder to sign with Penn State.
The midfielder attends Notre Dame Preparatory School and competes with Sky Walkers on the club circuit.
Mia DiBenedetto
Four-star defender Mia DiBenedetto added to an already stacked Penn State defense when she signed Wednesday.
DiBenedetto plays for William Penn Charter School in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania. She plays for Big 4 HHH on the club circuit and was named a standout at the 2025 Premier 37 Northeast Showcase by Inside Lacrosse.
Lucy Bevilacqua
Lucy Bevilacqua also signed with the Nittany Lions.
The midfielder from Mamaroneck High School in Mamaroneck, New York, earned USA Lacrosse All-America honors in 2026.
Haley Washall
Haley Washall is also Happy Valley-bound.
She earned USA Lacrosse Northeast Player of the Week honors in April after collecting 18 draw controls and four goals across two wins.
The midfielder hails from Wappingers Falls, New York.
Emerson Acquaviva
Emerson Acquaviva hails from Lincoln-Sudbury High School in Sudbury, Massachusetts.
She earned USA Lacrosse All-America recognition through the Eastern Massachusetts Coaches Association.
Avery Acquaviva
Twins!
Avery Acquaviva is also set to join Penn State from Lincoln-Sudbury. She earned USA Lacrosse All-America honors alongside her sister.
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