Bucknell was 2-7 coming into the game.
The Nittany Lions dropped their matchup against Minnesota but found a way to give back during the process.
Twenty-one kills from Jess Mruzik paved the way for the Nittany Lions to survive in the Jayhawks.
The Nittany Lions' hot first-period start was overcome by a Golden Gophers' roster loaded with NHL signees.
Fink is second Nittany Lion hockey player to earn the honor in program history.
The Nittany Lions are now 11-0 all time against the Bulldogs.