The Nittany Lions will face USC, UCLA, Washington, and Oregon for the first time as in-conference opponents.
Despite leading in the first set, Penn State couldn't keep pace in sets two and three and fell to the Anteaters.
John Kerr, Toby Ezeonu, Ryan Merk, and Owen Rose were all recognized.
Smith has recorded over 1,800 points during three seasons of high school basketball.
Lavelle became the fourth Lady Lion to hit the portal.
Peters joins a loaded incoming recruiting class.