Nittany Lion starter Isaiah Shayter couldn't record an out in the second inning.
Penn State lost its lead late into the second quarter and fell short.
The Nittany Lions were mercy ruled for the second consecutive game.
The 24-year-old is Penn State's first portal addition.
Penn State stranded the tying run on third in the ninth.
The Nittany Lions are now one win or a George Mason loss away from clinching the EIVA regular-season title.