The Nittany Lions didn't overburden Peyton Jones and smothered Minnesota with a well-rounded defensive effort over the weekend.
Junior Danae Rivers set a Penn State record in the mile and now owns the fastest time in the NCAA.
The Wolverines struggled to crack the Lady Lions' defense, but shooting woes plagued Penn State as it finished the game converting 31.5 percent of attempts from the field.
The Nittany Lions went 1-4 in the first tournament of the season against hosts Florida Gulf Coast and MAC favorites Ball State and Kent State.
The Nittany Lions have now won six straight home games against Minnesota
It was a total team effort for Penn State as 17 players assisted or scored to help break the record.