Gini Bramley's early goal stood as the winner as the Nittany Lions opened their 2018 campaign with a top-ten victory.
Senior outside hitters Taylor Leath and Nia Reed combined for 28 kills in Penn State's sweep of the Naval Academy.
Emily Ogle's penalty kick goal wasn't enough, as the Nittany Lions fell to the second-ranked Bruins Saturday afternoon at Jeffrey Field.
Freshman right side Jonni Parker led the Nittany Lions to victory in the first leg of a Saturday doubleheader thanks to her 11 kills.
Russ Rose opened his 40th season as head coach of the Nittany Lions with a 3-0 win over Eastern Kentucky in the Penn State Classic.
Senior defenseman Kevin Kerr and junior winger Brandon Biro will serve as the team's alternate captains this season.