The Nittany Lions gave up three runs in the sixth inning.
The Nittany Lions allowed eight runs in the seventh inning.
Lavelle spent one year with the Lady Lions.
TJ Malone and Grant Haus led the way as second-team all-Americans.
The Nittany Lions will face Texas State at 4 p.m. on Friday.
Penn State stormed back from a 9-2 deficit to deliver a win on Senior Day.