
A strong defensive performance and efficiency on offense will be the keys to success over Stony Brook in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

The trophy honors accomplishments by collegiate defenders on and off the field.

A go-ahead Lexie Black home run was almost enough for the Nittany Lions, however, Indiana pulled off a walk-off victory in nine innings Thursday afternoon.

Scruggs was with the Nittany Lions for six years and started in his final two seasons.

Penn State will join an eight-team field featuring Boise State, Florida Atlantic, Iowa State, Texas A&M, VCU, Virginia Tech, and Butler

“Evolving our approach to foster student success and integrate classroom and out-of-classroom experiences will help us continue to be transformational for our students and deliver on our promise to provide a world-class education."