Founded in 2008 by a couple of friends, Penn State Club Squash has quietly turned into a successful team and casual way to get involved on campus.
"The guys, when it's really evident, that play for the team and don't talk about it, just go and do it -- those are the guys I follow," head coach Guy Gadowsky said.
Penn State held on to beat Illinois in a relatively full Bryce Jordan Center Saturday afternoon. Though the Lions held the lead almost the entire game, they dropped from a 20-point halftime lead to win by only four.
Mike Watkins continued to rake in conference recognition Monday, as the imposing forward secured his second Freshman of the Week honors of the season.
Guy Gadowsky's Nittany Lions (15-2-1) improved to 5-0 in their last five meetings with Michigan State Friday night in Pegula.
Penn State (8-6, 0-1 Big Ten) got conference play underway Tuesday afternoon with a tough 87-77 loss to the Wildcats in the Bryce Jordan Center.