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Lions' fall softball slate revealed for 2026

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UNIVERSITY PARK – The Penn State softball program and head coach Clarisa Crowell announced the team’s 2026 fall ball schedule on Tuesday morning, with eight contests scheduled including seven home events at Nittany Lion Softball Park & Beard Field and a return to the Little League Girls with Game Experience. The 2026 fall ball slate kicks off on Sunday, September 13, with the Nittany Lions set to host Kutztown in a Noon (ET) matchup for a 12-inning contest. A week later, on Sunday, September 20, the Blue & White welcome the IUP Crimson Hawks for a 12:30 p.m. (ET) ...

Summer intramural held at Kish field

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There will be a boys lacrosse summer intramural held at the Kish turf field at Donald M. Chapman III Stadium every Monday and Wednesday between 10 a.m. and noon, which goes from this week through Aug. 12. This program is for area youth going into grades seven, eight and nine next school year. Youth can learn about lacrosse in a fun and inviting atmosphere. All equipment will be provided except footwear and a mouthpiece. Bring cleats/sneakers and a mouthpiece. Attendees can sign up via email at brettrogers1996@yahoo.com or by phone, 717-513-3490. Include your name, grade next school year, ...

Spikes down Thunder in series finale

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TRENTON, N.J. – Dominic Pellegrin reached base five times, upping his on-base percentage to an MLB Draft League-leading .647, and the State College Spikes took advantage of nearly every Trenton Thunder miscue to win the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Trenton Thunder Ballpark, 7-4. Pellegrin collected two hits, including his second double of the season, walked twice and was hit in the left shoulder with a pitch. The Metairie, La. native, who is slated to start his collegiate career at Tulane, also carries a .455 batting average through his first seven games with the Spikes ...

Curve dominate Baysox, 7-1

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CURVE, Pa. – The Altoona Curve, playing as the Altoona Mud Turtles, took a rain-shortened win over the Chesapeake Baysox, 7-1, on Sunday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field. With the win, Altoona earned a series victory after the teams played six innings on Sunday. Callan Moss picked up a career-high four hits in four trips to the plate, drove in a run and scored twice in the win. Following a 17-minute rain delay beginning the night, the Curve bats broke out for four runs on five hits in the bottom of the first. Facing Ben Vespi, Callan Moss singled home Duce Gourson to bring home the ...

Hasselbeck joins Lady Lion lacrosse

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Head Coach Kayla Treanor and the Penn State Women’s Lacrosse program have announced the addition of Mallory Hasselbeck to the coaching staff on Monday afternoon. "Mallory has always had a special love for the game and a relentless desire to learn,” said Treanor. “From being the top recruit in the country to excelling at both Boston College and Stanford, she has consistently approached every opportunity with humility and determination. We're thrilled to welcome her to Penn State and know she has a bright future in coaching." “I’m incredibly excited and ...

Oneacre listed as nation's No. 92 player

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UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State softball freshman third baseman Allison Oneacre secured yet another landmark individual accolade on Monday morning, picking up the No. 92 overall player ranking from Softball America in that organization’s release. Oneacre is responsible for the greatest offensive season by a Nittany Lion freshman in program history, collecting a wide array of honors over the course of her first year in the Blue & White. The Alpharetta, Georgia, native became the first student-athlete in Penn State program history to be named both a unanimous First Team All-Big Ten ...