The freshman forward has 18 points in 21 games this season.
The Nittany Lions have just six home games left this season, including one at Beaver Stadium.
The Nittany Lions fell to 0-7 in conference play.
Penn State women's hockey beat Syracuse in all four contests this season.
Ford appeared in 26 games as a Nittany Lion and totaled 31 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, and one interception.
The Nittany Lions fall to 13-1 in conference play this season.