With Big Ten play ahead of it, Penn State prepares for some a new set of challenges in one of the best conferences in college basketball. But after its best start since 2012-13, it is primed for success.
After an 8-5 start to the season, Penn State begins its Big Ten slate on Tuesday against Northwestern.
The Nittany Lions finished non-conference play with its highest scoring night of the season as six players entered double figures.
Led by 16 points from Lindsey Spann, Penn State had four players in double figures as it heads into Big Ten play 10-2 with the win over the Gaels.
The Chicago guard's 30-point effort against American earned her another Big Ten Player of the Week honor.
“There’s no doubt, if you’re not nervous coming into this game, to be playing at The Garden, there’s something wrong with you," Pat Chambers said.