Five unanswered goals helped the Nittany Lions fight off the Fighting Irish to advance in the Big Ten Tournament.
A late-game goal from Maryland ultimately cost Penn State the match.
Six more games in Florida resulted in six more losses for the Nittany Lions.
Freshman outside hitter Annie Cate Fitzpatrick led the Nittany Lions with 11 kills and added five digs and two blocks.
The match was sent to overtime, but neither team could finish it off and post a game-winning score.
Penn State's offense went way too quiet for stretches in this one, as it didn't even put a shot on goal in the third quarter.