Penn State’s women’s soccer team opened its season in front of a lively crowd at Jeffrey Field, posting a 5‑0 victory over Bucknell that left the Bison with just their third loss of the year.
The Nittany Lions, who entered the match ranked 23rd nationally after a narrow defeat to No. 22 West Virginia the week before, turned up the intensity after the break, firing five goals in the second half while maintaining a 19‑8 shot advantage overall.
A milestone night for the program
Coach Erica Dambach marked a personal milestone, securing her 300th win with the program during the contest, a testament to her steady leadership.
Goalkeeper Sarah McFarland was busy between the posts, making six saves, while backup Mackenzie Gress contributed three stops as the defense held firm.
Bucknell’s two‑game winning streak came to an end, dropping their record to 3‑2, and they will look to rebound when they host Saint Joseph’s on Sunday at 2 p.m.