The Nittany Lions were 2-16 at the plate.
Despite Rutgers 11-run comeback attempt, Penn State saved itself from a weekend series sweep.
Telfair is Penn State's highest-rated recruit of the 2027 class so far.
Sassic ranks as the 69th best interior offensive lineman in the country.
Blackwood averaged 2.6 points per game as a freshman.
The Nittany Lions came back with a 10-run sixth inning to win the game.