After an 8-5 start to the season, Penn State begins its Big Ten slate on Tuesday against Northwestern.
Coach Guy Gadowsky announced this morning the 6'5" Sabres draft pick will forgo the rest of his junior hockey season and start at Penn State as soon as the break's over. He'll be wearing number 18 for the Nittany Lions.
The Nittany Lions finished non-conference play with its highest scoring night of the season as six players entered double figures.
Mike Watkins defensive presence is helping him become a game-changer for Pat Chambers and the Nittany Lions.
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.