Despite a positive start, Penn State could not handle Northwestern and fell short of the championship.
The Nittany Lions dropped a Saturday doubleheader after winning game one.
The Nittany Lions have a 6-2 all-time record against the Bulls, but haven't faced Buffalo since December 2004.
Travis Luensmann had a season-high nine strikeouts en route to a dominant win on the road.
Penn State last won the Big Ten Tournament in 2019.
Penn State last won the Big Ten Tournament in 2015.