Sophomore forward Frankie Tagliaferri is enjoying a breakout season for the Nittany Lions and recently earned first team All-Big Ten honors.
Goals from Ethan Beckford and Callum Pritchatt clinched a home shutout win and the sixth Big Ten playoff seed for the Nittany Lions.
Penn State forced overtime with 74 seconds left, but Iowa's Anthe Nijziel scored the game-winning goal in the second extra period.
Marissa Sheva scored the game-winning goal in the 89th minute Sunday afternoon to send the Nittany Lions to the Big Ten semifinals.
Penn State's nine-match winning streak was snapped Saturday night at Rec Hall. Sherridan Atkinson led the Boilermakers with 32 kills.
Jonni Parker led the Nittany Lions with 16 kills in the program's annual Dig Pink match Friday night at Rec Hall.