Coffey led the National Women's Soccer League with the highest passing accuracy percentage in the month of June at 85%.
The Nittany Lions last played in the Gavitt Games in 2019 when they beat Georgetown 81-66.
The move comes as the former dean, Justin Schwartz, transitions into the role of Penn State's interim executive vice president and provost.
Nelson is the tenth recruit ranked as a four-star or higher in the Nittany Lions' Class of 2023.
The rally will begin at 7 p.m. at the Allen Street Gates in response to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
The Nittany Lions and the Tigers will face off for the first time since 2005.