Penn State was previously ranked No. 9.
Brunt, who focuses on coaching the defense, led the Nittany Lions to the second-most steals and third in turnovers forced per game in the Big Ten last season.
The Nittany Lions now have three current or former players set to play in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Penn State earns its first series sweep over Minnesota since November 2019.
The Nittany Lions sweep the Jaspers, who were playing in their first volleyball match in program history.
