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Updated November 6, 2009 4:58 PM
Despite tying the game in the first half, the Nittany Lions were unable to stage a comeback. Updated 4:58 PM
History took a back seat Thursday in the Penn State field hockey team's opening-round matchup of the Big Ten field hockey tournament.
Updated November 5, 2009 3:03 PM
The Penn State field hockey team upset No. 12 Ohio State 2-1 for the second time in a month in the opening round of the Big Ten tournament in East Lansing, Mich. Updated 3:03 PM
Updated November 5, 2009 4:00 AM
History isn't on the Nittany Lions' side.
Updated November 4, 2009 4:00 AM
During a timeout late in Saturday's 5-1 loss to No. 8 Michigan State, offensive players for the Penn State field hockey team gathered around coach Char Morett.
Updated November 3, 2009 4:20 AM
When the brackets were released for this week's Big Ten Tournament, the Nittany Lions weren't in their usual position.
Updated November 2, 2009 4:48 AM
The Nittany Lions had weathered the storm and looked to be heading to halftime down by just one goal.
It took a little more than five minutes, but Penn State eventually cleared the ball and crossed into Michigan State's half.
Updated October 31, 2009 4:32 PM
The Penn State field hockey team closed out its regular season with a 5-1 loss to Michigan State (15-3, 6-0 Big Ten). Updated 4:32 PM
Updated October 30, 2009 4:46 AM
The Nittany Lion seniors will take the field Saturday having won 24 of 34 games on their home turf, but one more victory would be very rewarding.
It's do or die time for the Penn State field hockey team.
Updated October 29, 2009 4:47 AM
While the players shuffled from side to side and raced each other to midfield and back, only a few players were bent over, with their hands on their knees, breathing heavily.
Sporting a 6-11 record, including 1-4 in the Big Ten, can lead to pessimism and disappointment among a team's players.
Updated October 27, 2009 4:00 AM
With nothing left to lose, the Penn State field hockey team tried a new strategy -- have fun.
Updated October 26, 2009 4:48 AM
When junior Daneen Zug found the back of the net in the 53rd minute, she knew her team had new life.
Updated October 24, 2009 5:51 PM
The Penn State field hockey team entered its game against Pacific looking for its first victory on the road and left with a 6-4 victory. Updated 5:51 PM
Updated October 23, 2009 5:57 PM
An early goal for the Penn State field hockey team (5-11, 1-4 Big Ten) was not enough Friday, as it fell at Indiana 4-1. Updated 5:57 PM
For Gina Bartolacci, the second she steps out of the Penn State field hockey team's house each morning, she's in for a day-long competition.
Updated October 22, 2009 4:49 AM
Brooke Hoffsmith doesn't play for herself.
Updated October 21, 2009 4:48 AM
The Nittany Lions are stumped.
It's a play that, if executed correctly, can light up the scoreboard and give teams a rush of momentum.
Updated October 19, 2009 4:50 AM
Generating shots wasn't a problem for the Nittany Lions.
Updated October 16, 2009 4:48 AM
If there is a bizarro world, two of the Big Ten field hockey powers are living in it this season.
When the Nittany Lions take on Iowa Sunday, they may be without one of their offensive weapons.
Updated October 15, 2009 4:49 AM
Kristen Schaefer needs to finish first.
Updated October 14, 2009 4:52 AM
Less than five minutes into Tuesday's game, the Penn State field hockey team found itself in rare territory.
Head coach Char Morett knew her Nittany Lions needed a spark.
Defenders charge out of the net to block an offensive surge. Sticks swinging and balls flying make penalty corners one of the most dangerous yet exciting plays in field hockey.
Updated October 9, 2009 11:41 PM
Sitting along the sidelines with their sticks in their hands, Amy Bonenberger and Jessica Longstreth could only watch. Updated 11:41 PM
Just five minutes into the game the Nittany Lions found themselves down by one goal. Despite tying the game up six minutes later, the Lions (4-9, 1-2 in the Big Ten) were unable to keep pace with visiting Northwestern (12-4, 1-2 in the Big Ten) and lost 3-2. Updated 8:55 PM
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