Mitchell Mesenbrink has been awarded the prestigious Dan Hodge Trophy as college wrestling’s top competitor for 2026. The Penn State standout earned overwhelming support from coaches and fans alike after an undefeated season marked by dominance over top opponents.
Kevin Reidler has signed an entry-level contract with NHL’s Ottawa Senators after two seasons at Penn State. The sophomore goaltender will join Belleville Senators before starting his NHL deal next year.
Owen Rose and Sean Harvey have been named EIVA Defensive and Offensive Players of the Week after leading Penn State men’s volleyball to key wins over Ohio State and NJIT. The team now holds seven weekly honors this season as they prepare for upcoming matches at Charleston.
The No. 21 Penn State Nittany Lions narrowly lost to No. 3 Maryland Terrapins in women’s lacrosse on March 29 after a strong comeback attempt led by freshmen players Rocquette Allen and Makenna Gagliardi. Despite notable performances across both offense and defense, Penn State fell just short in this Big Ten contest.
Penn State softball secured a series sweep over Rutgers with a close 7-5 victory Sunday afternoon. Key performances came from freshmen hitters and pitchers alike as they maintained their winning streak against conference rivals.
Penn State baseball lost its series finale against Illinois by a score of 6-0 at home. The Nittany Lions now prepare to host UCF before heading out for their next conference matchup.
Penn State women’s tennis earned a decisive home victory over Rutgers, winning 4-1 at Sarni Tennis Center. The Nittany Lions improved their Big Ten record as several players contributed key wins in both singles and doubles matches.
Penn State men’s tennis fell to No.14 Illinois with a final score of 1-6 on Mar.29. Freshman Kyle Chesman earned the team’s only singles point in a close contest. The Nittany Lions now prepare for upcoming matches in California.
No.17 Penn State men’s volleyball swept No.19 NJIT to remain undefeated in EIVA play. Matthew Luoma and Sean Harvey led the Nittany Lions’ balanced attack as they improved their conference record to a perfect mark.
Penn State’s track and field team completed its first split-squad weekend at the Knights Invite on March 28. Ajani Dwyer became NCAA leader in the men’s 100-meter dash while other athletes posted strong finishes across multiple events.