
Penn State Women’s Soccer Crushes Brown 6-0 in Senior Day Shutout
The Nittany Lions delivered a 6-0 victory over Brown on Senior Day, highlighted by Nicole Crane's hat trick and a clean sheet, while honoring six seniors.
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The Nittany Lions delivered a 6-0 victory over Brown on Senior Day, highlighted by Nicole Crane's hat trick and a clean sheet, while honoring six seniors.

Brown and Penn State will meet on August 30 at 1:00 p.m. in a matchup that pits top‑ranked Ivy League defenses against each other, featuring standout players and a look back at a historic 2008 victory.

The Nittany Lions, ranked 23rd, rolled past Bucknell 5-0 in their season debut at Jeffrey Field, with a decisive second-half surge that highlighted the milestone achievement of Coach Erica Dambach.

Despite an early equalizer from Olivia Shertzer and several chances created by Anna Babcock and Paige Kalal, Penn State could not hold the lead against West Virginia.

In a tightly contested season opener, Penn State's women's soccer team forced a 2-2 stalemate with No. 2 Notre Dame, showcasing early chemistry and resilience.

Penn State opened its season with a 2‑2 tie against second‑ranked Notre Dame, showcasing a rapid second‑half scoring burst and a breakout performance from freshman Paige Kalal, while the team looks ahead to a road matchup with West Virginia.

The Big Ten Conference announced its 2026 women's soccer preseason poll, naming Michigan State as the favorite, while UCLA and Washington round out the top three. Alongside the rankings, the league highlighted 19 standout student‑athletes for the upcoming season.