The Penn State Nittany Lions (14-7-4, 6-2-1-0 Big Ten) won the first of a two-game home series against the Wisconsin Badgers (2-17-4, 0-7-2-2 Big Ten) with a final score of 5-2, extending their unbeaten streak to seven games. The Nittany Lions drew first blood; Tommy Olczyk fired the puck past Badgers’ goaltender Joel Rumpel less than six minutes into the first period. Connor Varley picked up the first of his two assists on the play. Wisconsin quickly retaliated as freshman forward Cameron ... Read More
Penn State 2015 Recruiting Recap
For most college football fans, there is no greater day than National Signing Day. There ends the rumors, the speculations, the hopes, and for some, the fears of recruitment. James Franklin is known for his aggressive recruiting style, famously stating that he considers Maryland and New Jersey “in-state,” and promising to dominate the state when collecting players for the Nittany Lions. So far, according to the number 12 ranking by Scout, a number 14 ranking on ESPN and 247Sports, and number 15 ... Read More
Penn State Hockey Weekend Roundup
The Penn State Nittany Lions (11-7-3, 5-2-1 Big Ten) split a two-game home series against the Michigan State Spartans (7-11-2, 1-3-2 Big Ten) this weekend at Pegula Ice Arena in University Park. Friday night’s game saw Penn State drop an overtime shootout 1-0, but the team managed to pick up a point in the Big Ten standings. Michigan State opened the scoring in the first period with a goal by junior forward Ryan Keller with 3:49 remaining. Penn State was able to tie the score two minutes ... Read More
He’s Ficken Here: Penn State Kicker Ends Illustrious Career
Sam Ficken is Penn State’s man of the hour, just like he has been for the last five months. It all started with his game-winning 36-yard field goal against UCF in Dublin, Ireland, at the Croke Park Classic and it ended with his game-winning extra point attempt (after tying the game on a 44-yard field goal with 20 seconds left in regulation) against Boston College in the New Era Pinstripe bowl at Yankee Stadium. Walk-off wins, which bookended his senior season, seem to have become Ficken’s ... Read More
Family Doesn’t Die
Penn State relies on the importance of family. University fans probably have some whiplash from the roller coaster they have been on in the last few years. New coaches, sanctions, and the departure of beloved players have hit fans where it hurts, but there is one thing that they can rely on, no matter the circumstances. They have the loyalty and dedication of a family from their football team. Familial ties have always been strong amongst the Nittany Lions, and that’s probably head coach ... Read More
Penn State to Clash with Boston College in New Era Pinstripe Bowl
Penn State (6-6, 2-6, Big Ten) will compete with Boston College (7-5, 4-4) for the right to hoist the New Era Pinstripe Trophy on December 27 at 4:30 in the afternoon. The game will take place at the infamous Yankee Stadium. This is Penn State’s first bowl game since 2012. During the outing, head coach James Franklin will look to the nation’s top-ranked rushing defense (84.8 yards per game) with the hope of containing Boston College’s 14th-ranked rushing offense (251.8 yards per game). ... Read More
Penn State Women’s Volleyball Takes Seventh National Championship
The Penn State women’s volleyball team (36-3) topped BYU (30-5) by a final score of 3-0 to capture its seventh national championship. This is the team’s sixth national championship in eight years; with this win, the Nittany Lions have set an NCAA record for most overall championships in women’s volleyball history. This is the team’s first back-to-back title since the 2009-2010 season. In their tenth appearance in a national title game, fifth-ranked Penn State took on the unseeded Brigham ... Read More
Pinstripe Ushers in New Era for Penn State
The news is out, the nerves have cleared, and the pressure is on. Penn State is about to compete in its 45th bowl appearance. This is a big game for the Lions. They have not participated in a bowl game since 2012 and they have not won a bowl game since 2010 when they scraped past LSU for a 19-17 victory. A lot has changed since then – they’ve had two new coaches, a host of new players, and a new attitude. The 2012 TicketCity Bowl was rough on the team; they had just lost a beloved coach, ... Read More
Penn State to face Boston College in Pinstripe Bowl
Penn State (6-6) will play Boston College (7-5) in the Pinstripe Bowl on December 27 in New York City at Yankee Stadium. The kickoff is set for 4:30 in the afternoon and will be broadcasted on the ESPN family of networks. This is the Nittany Lions’ first bowl trip in two years since participating in the TicketCity Bowl in January 2012, but they haven’t won a bowl game since January 2010 when they topped LSU 19-17. This will be head coach James Franklin’s fourth career bowl appearance. He ... Read More
Penn State faces Michigan State in regular season finale
Penn State (6-5, 2-5 Big Ten) will welcome tenth-ranked Michigan State (9-2, 6-1 Big Ten) for a 3:30 kickoff this weekend in a game that is both team’s regular season finale. The winner will walk away with the Land Grant Trophy. This game will showcase the Big Ten’s top talent; Michigan State ranks first in total offense, averaging 44.3 points per game, while Penn State ranks second in total defense but leads the conference in total rushing defense, holding nine of their 11 opponents to 20 ... Read More