As they stay on the outside of the Top 25 while other Big Ten teams soar past them, the Nittany Lions are staying calm, cool, and collected.
Penn State completed the fall season as the seventh-best college athletic program, according to the annual Learfield IMG Director's Cup.
"I think it's a lot of fun. I'd rather have a challenge than let everything be easy."
The 5'10" sophomore guard once dropped 18 points in a matchup against LaMelo Ball.
The Lady Lions shot just 18% from the field in the first half, which set the tone for a blowout loss to the Wildcats.
Evan Barratt scored with 1:22 to salvage a tie for Penn State, but Michigan picked up the extra point in Big Ten play with Garrett van Wyhe's game-winner in 3-on-3 overtime.