A late, fourth-set push elevated the Nittany Lions to their second win at home.
"The quality we showed in creating and scoring the goal was excellent, and I think we're capable of doing that more often."
Katie Schumacher-Cawley earned her first win at the helm of the program.
A gritty team performance lifted the Nittany Lions over tight competition.
Despite a 1-0 lead for the majority of the match, the Nittany Lions couldn't recover after a Rhode Island penalty kick conversion.
Penn State's defense stayed strong, and the offense cashed in on its opportunities in the second half en route to a 2-0 victory.