The former teammates still share a unique bond, even after Watkins' departure from Happy Valley.
On this week's episode of Podward State, ESPN NHL reporter and Penn State grad Emily Kaplan joins the show.
Hurta, a Class of 2022 prospect, previously signed a letter of intent to suit up for Big Ten rival Indiana back in November.
In their home finale, a poor defensive performance from the Nittany Lions led to a blowout by the Cornhuskers.
Penn State women's basketball enters the Big Ten Tournament as the No. 12 seed.
Penn State women's basketball lost its Senior Day matchup to Minnesota Sunday afternoon at the Bryce Jordan Center.