The Nittany Lions began the season as the No. 2 team in the land, but have since fallen to No. 13, its lowest ranking to date this year.
The Nittany Lions' schedule features four nationally ranked opponents.
Penn State softball will play the University of Virginia on October 4.
Bakare had been committed to the Nittany Lions since July 7.
Traynor scored a hat trick in the New York Atlas' 14-13 win.
Penn State outshot Kent State 16-5 en route to a 5-2 victory at home.