Eleven Nittany Lions finished the day 3-0.
"So, bring Joe Moorhead back?"
Penn State's offense could not find a breakthrough as it fell short of the tournament title.
Yurcich's termination comes near the close of his third year with the Nittany Lions.
The Badgers hadn't given up a set since October 21 before entering Rec Hall Saturday night.
The Nittany Lions lost a war of attrition with the Spartans able to outlast a fatigued defense for the win.