
Kapinus' performance against Purdue was just the latest in her breakout season as one of the premier defensive players in the country.

Despite the loss, there's no denying that the Palestra was quite the backdrop for Penn State's marquee matchup against then-No. 1 Purdue.

"I'm going to fight for this program to get some frickin' respect."

The Nittany Lions have come in at No. 5 in the last four polls dating back to December 5.

Despite holding onto a six-point lead in the first half, a commanding second half from the Boilermakers ultimately put the Nittany Lions away.

The Lady Lions often embodied Penn State hoops' Micah Shrewsberry's "gritty not pretty" philosophy in their second Big Ten win.