Penn State's sports teams were generally successful over the last two weeks.
Kieger's 12th win came in a thriller against Wisconsin Sunday night.
"I thought the crowd today was great, and they definitely keep me going and give us energy."
Penn State's win snapped a three-game losing streak, all of which were against conference opponents.
Cael Sanderson's bunch controlled Michigan State from start to finish at Rec Hall.
The Nittany Lions snapped their three-game losing streak Saturday night at Pegula Ice Arena.