Maddie Gordon homered twice, including a grand slam, in the Nittany Lions' lone victory from this weekend.
Ward is the second Nittany Lion to hit the portal this offseason.
Jesse Jaconski homered twice, including a grand slam, in the comeback victory.
The Nittany Lions had just three hits.
The Nittany Lions will play one game Friday, and a doubleheader Saturday.
Penn State alumni played around the country in the opening weekend of the NWSL.