Seven pins highlighted the Nittany Lions win against the Chippewas in New Orleans.
Despite trailing by 17 points in regulation, the Lady Lions rallied back into contention, but eventually lost steam in overtime.
A 16-point performance from Jalen Pickett led the way for a Nittany Lion victory.
Penn State's athletic director touched on facility upgrades, the still-new NIL landscape in college athletics, Micah Shrewsberry, and James Franklin in his press conference.
Sessoms scored his 2,000th career point Tuesday night and boasts the fourth-highest points per game average in the country (23.7).
The Nittany Lions 24 home games and matchups against five NCAA Regional teams.