The Nittany Lions swept the Hornets in three consecutive contests through hot hitting.
Penn State was narrowly overcome, despite an impressive comeback from an early deficit.
Penn State recorded 11 strikeouts in its victory over the Hornets.
The Nittany Lions took care of George Mason in a dominant sweep on the road Friday night.
Penn State and Purdue will represent the Big Ten in the two-game event in November.
McMenamin is heading to Minnesota Duluth for his fifth season of collegiate hockey, according to the Duluth News Tribune's Matt Wellens.