Tanner Palocsik scored deep in the third period to give Penn State the lead and the win at Pegula Ice Arena Friday night.
The Nittany Lions fell 6-2 Friday and 3-2 Saturday.
Five fresh faces joined the Nittany Lions over the offseason, including 2023 NHL draftee Aiden Fink.
Xander Lamppa, Christian Sarlo, and Christian Berger were named the Nittany Lions' captains for the 2023-24 season.
After picking up a draw against Michigan on Thursday, the Nittany Lions came out hungry against the Spartans and converted a goal in the first six minutes of play.
Folks can participate in a Penn State-Northwestern watch party at 11:30 a.m. in the HUB's Alumni Hall.