A dominating first half for the Nittany Lions leads them past the Buckeyes for the their first Big Ten win of the season.
Crouse scored three goals over the weekend, leading Penn State to wins against San Diego State and La Salle.
Former Penn State Lacrosse player Chris Hogan scored a 37-yard touchdown for the Patriots, while fourth-string Christian Hackenberg warmed the bench this weekend.
Penn State is on a three-game winning streak heading into Big Ten play.
Penn State dominated the Explorers on its way to a third-straight win before the start of Big Ten play.
Russ Rose's Nittany Lions improved to 5-3 on the season thanks to a a pair of wins Saturday over Hofstra and tournament-host Syracuse.