Kaitlyn Hord's 10 kills and eight blocks powered the Nittany Lions throughout the 25-15, 25-22, 25-18 victory over the Fighting Illini.
Three second-half goals earned the Nittany Lions a comeback win against Stony Brook and a second-round NCAA Tournament berth.
The Nittany Lions now await their NCAA tournament fate after getting bounced out of the Big Ten tournament by Michigan.
Penn State baseball brought in six new players on National Signing Day.
"She's an absolute beast in the air, she scores goals, she's a competitor but just the way she approaches life. She's always smiling and again this is an intense environment and she's able to take a deep breath and make sure you keep things in perspective."
An impressive showing from Myreon Jones and an all-around impressive defensive effort led the Nittany Lions to their first road victory of the season.