Merkle led the Lady Lions in points, rebounds, shooting, and blocks in 2024-25.
This comes after Penn State beat Merrimack 3-1 in their game on Friday.
The Nittany Lions will face No. 11 Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals.
Despite a difficult showing, the Lady Lions still had some impressive moments.
The Nittany Lions will not make the Big Ten Tournament after the loss to No. 15 Maryland.
Loosli shut down the Tribe with a one-run lead in the bottom of the ninth.