Sports briefs

Sluggers take three from LaSalle over weekend

Penn State's baseball team improved to 9-10 over the weekend by taking three out of four games against LaSalle in Philadephia.

The Lions swept Saturday's doubleheader, exploding for 28 runs and surrendering only one as they trounced the Explorers, 28-1, in the first game.

"We really made that happen," Lion coach Joe Hindelang said. "We broke their backs offensively and defensively."

Penn State finished off Saturday's sweep with a 7-4 victory in the second game.

LaSalle claimed the first game of Sunday's doubleheader, holding Penn State scoreless in a 2-0 pitching duel.

In that game, Lion catcher/left fielder Jeremy Deitrick had his 17-game hitting streak broken.

But the Lions fired back in the second game, unloading for 15 runs in a 15-4 closing victory.

Lady Laxers drop two against Tribe, Cavaliers

The No. 5 Penn State women's lacrosse team suffered two disappointing losses this weekend, dropping its record to 2-4.

After building a two goal lead against No. 6 William and Mary (2-0) on Saturday, the Lady Lions allowed the Tribe to score the final three goals of the match, losing 8-9. Penn State's Michele DeJuliis and William and Mary's Dani Vissers were the games leading scorers with three goals a piece.

Sunday proved to be no better, as Penn State lost to No. 2 Virginia 8-6. Tam Crowe posted three goals in the Lady Lions' losing effort, while Kara Ariza led the Cavaliers with two.

Gymwomen take fifth at Big Ten championships

The Penn State women's gymnastics team took fifth place (194.3) at the Big Ten championships on Saturday at the University of Minnesota. Michigan won its sixth consecutive title with a score of 197.15.

Minnesota finished in second place (196.35), Ohio State third (195.825), Michigan State fourth (195.475), Illinois sixth (194.075) and Iowa seventh (193.725).