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Sloff takes gold, Lions place 2nd at Paul Short

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Senior Nick Sloff won the men’s 8K Gold race, while the Penn State men’s cross-country team finished second overall at the Paul Short Run on Friday morning. Sloff crossed the finish line in 23:59.8 to earn his first victory of the season. He became the first Nittany Lion to win the 8K Gold race since Evan Dorenkamp in 2023, when Dorenkamp posted a then-personal-best time of 23:53.7. The Nittany Lions totaled 129 points to secure their best team finish at the Paul Short Run since winning the title in 2001. “Really happy for Nick to pull out a great win at Paul ...

Lions drop Rutgers, 1-0, in field hockey showcase

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Penn State Nittany Lions (5-4, 1-1 Big Ten) came out of the Bauer Track/Field Hockey Complex with a hard-fought victory over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (5-6, 0-2 Big Ten) on Friday afternoon, 1-0. The win was the first Big Ten victory under head coach Hannah Prince. Junior forward Katelyn Strawser scored the lone goal of the day after her shot weaved through the crowd of players to find the back of the net. Penn State held the advantage in penalty corners with a six to two lead, while Rutgers led in shots fired with 11 compared to seven. Aby Deverka secured ...

Stout, Gillikin continue stellar seasons in NFL

UNIVERSITY PARK – Week three of the National Football League season saw 49 Penn State football alums populate the rosters of 25 National Football League organizations. Jacksonville wide receiver Parker Washington helped lead the way for the Jaguars in their 35-6 win over New England. Washington hauled in three catches for 40 yards, including a 17-yard touchdown. Cincinnati tight end Mike Gesicki made three grabs for 37 yards and a 25-yard touchdown in the Bengals’ 30-27 loss against Pittsburgh. Two Nittany Lions faced off in the Ravens-Cowboys game in Brazil. Baltimore ...

Lions square off with Robert Morris in hockey action

UNIVERSITY PARK – The Penn State women’s hockey team opens its 2026–27 conference schedule against Robert Morris on Friday, at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 3, at 2 p.m. at Pegula Ice Arena. Friday’s game is dedicated to Morgan’s Message, a nonprofit organization working to end the stigma surrounding mental health among student-athletes. Saturday’s game is dedicated to THON, a year-round fundraising and awareness campaign supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer, and Night to Shine, an initiative celebrating and honoring people with special needs. LAST ...

Spikes release 2027 home schedule

STATE COLLEGE – – The State College Spikes have released their 2027 MLB Draft League schedule, featuring 40 home games at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park starting on Tuesday, June 8. Single-game tickets for all 40 games, including the return of the MLB Draft League International Series, are on sale now at StateCollegeSpikes.com and by phone at 814-272-1711. In addition, 2027 Spikes Season Tickets are on sale now, and fans paying in full for their 2027 Season Tickets today are still eligible to receive a Spikes Game-Worn Mystery Jersey Box featuring a game-worn jersey from the Spikes’ ...

Lions gear up for Friday night lights versus Wildcats

Following are the highlights of Penn State’s Tuesday press conference with coach Matt Campbell, offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser, quarterback Rocco Becht, offensive lineman Trevor Buhr, and defensive lineman Keanu Williams: Friday’s game: at Northwestern (8 p.m., Fox) Records: Penn ...