Aug 27, 2013
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The No. 9 Penn State women's soccer team has announced an exciting slate of promotions for the 2013 home schedule, which continues on Sunday, Sept. 1 as the Nittany Lions host La Salle in a 1 p.m. match. After kicking off the 2013 campaign in front of 3,742 fans, the third most in program history, the atmosphere at Jeffrey Field this season is sure to be electric once again.
Admission and parking for all women's soccer events are free. Fans are reminded that there is a no bag policy in place on stadium grounds.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 - LA SALLE, 1:00 p.m.
The Nittany Lions return to Jeffrey for their first September match of 2013, welcoming La Salle for the fourth contest of the season. As with every game, the first 100 fans will receive a free appetizer from Texas Roadhouse and every child under the age of 12 will receive a free kid's meal coin for Texas Roadhouse. Posters will also be handed out prior to the match.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 - BOSTON UNIVERSITY, 7:00 p.m.
Penn State hosts Boston University in its final non-conference home match of the season. Window decals of the new Penn State women's soccer crest will be given away prior to the game and the first of three autograph sessions will take place at Little Jeffrey Field following the contest.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 - NORTHWESTERN, 7:00 p.m.
The Lions open Big Ten play at home against Northwestern on CSA Night. The first of two 11 vs. 100 events will take place at halftime as the PSU men's soccer team challenges 100 youth soccer players from the Centre Soccer Association.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 - PURDUE, 7:00 p.m.
PSU will face Purdue on Mack Brady Night, a night honoring Dean Christian Brady's son, Mack, who passed away unexpectedly last December. Mack's team, the SC Celtics, will take the field for pregame festivities and white t-shirts will be sold benefitting the Mack Brady Fund. All fans are encouraged to wear white.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 - INDIANA, 12 p.m.
Penn State's match against Indiana will be the annual Pink Game. All donations and proceeds will be donated to the Pennsylvania Pink Zone at Mount Nittany Medical Center for breast cancer research and fans will receive free pink silicone bracelets, while supplies last. The second autograph session of the year will take place at Little Jeffrey Field following the match.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 - MICHIGAN, 12 p.m.
The Nittany Lions host Michigan on Alumni Day and Operation Military Kids Day for the B1G Ten Rivalry Game. That weekend is also Homecoming with several events surrounding the annual festivities. The final autograph session of the regular season will be held at Little Jeffrey Field after the game.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 - OHIO STATE, 3 p.m.
PSU's game against the Ohio State Buckeyes is on Glory Day and International Students Day. Glory Day is a part of the new "We Are" student rewards program at Penn State. PSU is developing an app for smart phones which will allow students to check in at athletic events and earn points. Glory Day will be opportunity for students to earn three points at one event.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 - ILLINOIS, 12 p.m.
The final home match of the 2013 regular season will honor the Nittany Lion seniors. Women's soccer sunglasses will be given away prior to the game, while supplies last.
All promotions subject to change.