"We wanted to represent building the program and taking on the characteristic of toughness, both mental and physical resilience."
This marks the first time this season and the first time since October 3, 2022, Penn State has been unranked.
Erica Dambach boasts 22 program draft selections since the inaugural NWSL Draft in 2013.
A debut performance from Ashley Owusu was a key factor in Sunday's historic win.
The Nittany Lions were swept for the second time this season.
The Nittany Lions didn't allow King to reach 20 points during any of the three sets.