The last time Penn State was ranked this high was April 2023.
It wasn't the ending to the season many had hoped for three months ago, but there is still promise for this program.
The Nittany Lions suffered their fifth sweep this season against ranked opponents.
The Nittany Lions' undefeated invitationa record included a 23-0 win over Fairfield on Friday.
After being no-hit into the fifth inning, the Penn State offense combined for 10 runs in the final four frames.
The Nittany Lions kick off their campaign against St. Lawrence on 7 p.m. on March 13.