Three Nittany Lions recorded double-digit kills in the 20-25, 25-17, 23-25, 25-12, 15-11 win over the Bearcats.
Penn State's defense had an astounding night, forcing 20 turnovers as five different players scored in double digits.
Mike Watkins' elite defensive play and Myreon Jones' 22 points helped the Nittany Lions cruise to a 76-54 victory.
A dismal shooting performance by Penn State almost cost the game, but a Herculean effort in the last five minutes brought it back from the brink on a 16-2 run.
Penn State has now paid a total of $113.1 million in settlement costs to individuals who say they were assaulted by former Penn State football assistant coach Jerry Sandusky.
With Penn State serving as the hosts for the 2019 Big Ten Field Hockey Tournament, the Nittany Lions upset the Wolverines thanks to goals from Paityn Wirth and Meghan Reese.