Penn State took an early lead before going down to only 10 men, allowing Pitt to secure a second half win.
Despite losing its captains and key players, Penn State brings back experience and exciting new transfers and freshman for the season.
Doherty joins with experience at all levels, most recently from Louisville and Racing Louisville FC.
Despite Gretchen Gilmore's seven goals, Penn State fell just short to the Dukes.
The Nittany Lions will play at the Hoyas' home at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 21.
Despite a positive start, Penn State could not handle Northwestern and fell short of the championship.