The Nittany Lions picked up two sweeps over Rutgers and Northwestern to jump to an 8-3 overall record and 2-0 debut in conference play.
The Nittany Lions are one of six Big Ten teams ranked in the poll.
It was a slow week for once-Nittany Lions at their new homes in college football.
Goals from Leah Stecker and Alyssa Macado helped the Nittany Lions seal their first victory of the 2023-24 season in their second match against the Huskies.
Right-side hitter and Clemson transfer Camryn Hannah set a new single-match record for the number of kills in the Nittany Lions' sweep.
Cori Dyke scored the game's lone goal.