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Updated November 12, 2009 4:48 AM
The 2009 season was anything but pleasant for the field hockey team.
Three months ago, the Penn State field hockey team sat atop a mountain discussing its goals for the upcoming season.
Going from the top of the conference one season to the bottom the next season can be frustrating to any team.
Updated November 9, 2009 4:46 AM
With eight minutes remaining in the first half, No. 18 Indiana looked to break a tie game with an offensive onslaught on Penn State's goal.
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
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.
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