The Nittany Lions jumped six spots in the latest poll.
Goals from Peter Mangione and Alex Stevenson lifted the Nittany Lions over the Red Storm Monday night.
"I think there's so much talent on this team, so if we can get that mindset, it doesn't matter who scores."
Twenty Nittany Lions hit the pitch, including four individual goal-scorers, in the team's home opener Sunday.
With an armory of returning veterans and experienced freshmen, Penn State shines a bright light for this upcoming season.
TJ Malone leads the group of seniors returning for the 2024 season.