Homecoming's captain applications close at 5 p.m. on Friday, January 21.
"The children and families are truly my heroes every single day, and they are the reason I call THON home."
Actress and model Hunter Schafer spoke to a sold-out crowd of Penn State students Monday night as part of SPA's guest lecture series.
Blum is one of 15 professors participating in the tournament and competing for a $100,000 grand prize.
Pitt outside hitter Kayla Lund dominated the match with 21 kills and 10 digs to carry the Panthers to a 3-1 victory over Penn State.
Jonni Parker's match-high 18 kills helped Penn State top Towson to open tournament play.