With nine new players, the Nittany Lions addressed the media ahead of their season opener.
Daouda has appeared in 13 games this season, playing 90 minutes in six.
"We weren't ready at the drop of the puck."
This ranking comes after extending its conference winning streak to eight.
The Nittany Lions swept Dartmouth over the weekend.
The Nittany Lions seemed to find an equalizer in the 88th minute before a last-second free kick goal from the Trojans.