The Nittany Lions took on a talented Lehigh team for an in-state battle in their toughest test of the season so far.
Pitt outside hitter Kayla Lund dominated the match with 21 kills and 10 digs to carry the Panthers to a 3-1 victory over Penn State.
The Nittany Lions went 0-for-3 on the power play.
Connor MacEachern scored the game-winning goal in the third period to lead the Nittany Lions to victory.
Jonni Parker's match-high 18 kills helped Penn State top Towson to open tournament play.
Penn State is 22-0 in first-round NCAA Tournament matches since 1998, but all of those matches were played at Rec Hall. What happens when the Nittany Lions hit the road?