Tim Ford's prediction

19-8 (12-4, Big Ten) Elite Eight

A 5-5 record going into the Ohio State match-up on Dec. 30th is not as bad as one might think, for Tanisha's team. As more Lady Lions get healthier and the new high-tempo offense starts to click, that tough early schedule pays off, and Penn State plays in the Championship game of the Big Ten Tournament, but loses, causing a chip on their shoulders that sparks another emotional run to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.

Nate's Heckenberger's prediction

18-9 (11-5 Big Ten) Elite Eight

Tanisha Wright's heart and leadership will lead the Lady Lions to the Elite Eight, but a killer non-conference schedule will bruise the team early. The drop-off from the Mazzante years will be evident, but with Wright and Jess Strom's best years, this team has enough to make it through the regular season and make a run in March. Lack of depth and scoring options will hurt at times, especially against strong Big Ten foes.

Justin Kunkel's Prediction

20-7 (12-4, Big Ten) Sweet Sixteen

The Lady Lions will perform better than expected in their brutal non-conference schedule, but their years of lording over the Big Ten are over. A lack of depth, especially up front, will doom this team and Ohio State will prove to be far and away the best team in the conference. Appearances in the Big Ten tournament title game and Sweet 16 will be encouraging, but this program's days of contending at the national level are over.