The Nittany Lions fell in overtime before dominating game two.
"To me, college basketball was about The Palestra on a Saturday afternoon, and it could be 10º outside, but it was always hot."
Fourteen first half turnovers doomed the Nittany Lions in a disappointing performance at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Toby Ezeonu started the season off strong with 10 kills in the first match of the season.
The Nittany Lions will travel to Bucknell on Tuesday, February 13, to begin the season.
Jeff Tambroni and Co. will host Colgate at noon on Saturday, February 3, at Panzer Stadium, to open the season.