Baseball Falls To Illinois 7-4

Penn State's Matt Wood (14) rounds the bases on his solo home run in the 3rd inning against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Jay Harry (1) bats against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Derek Cease (19) bunts against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State baseball seniors Tyler Shingledecker (36), and Hutch Gagnon (28) before their game against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Kyle Hannon (2) against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Kyle Hannon (2) against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Johnny Piacentino is congratulated on his 1 RBI triple in the 7th inning against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Johnny Piacentino celebrates his 1 RBI triple in the 7th inning against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Josh Spiegel (41) is congratulated on his solo home run in the 5th inning against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Josh Spiegel (41) celebrates his solo home run in the 5th inning against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Derek Cease (19) against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Derek Cease (19) against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State pinch runner Brenden Franks (15) scores a run on Johnny Piacentino's 1 RBI triple in the 7th inning against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Cole Bartels (3) bats against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State reliever Tommy Molsky (27) against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Matt Wood (14) is congratulated on his solo home run in the 3rd inning against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Johnny Piacentino (22) hits a 1 RBI triple in the 7th inning against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Josh Spiegel (41) is congratulated on his solo home run in the 5th inning against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Jay Harry (1) makes the play for the third out in the 7th inning against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Jay Harry (1) makes the play for the third out in the 7th inning against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State starting pitcher Jordan Morales (37) fires to the plate against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State starting pitcher Jordan Morales (37) fires to the plate against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Jay Harry (1) makes the play for the third out in the 7th inning against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State reliever Steven Miller (21) against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Kyle Hannon (2) scores a run on Derek Cease's 1 RBI single in the 4th inning against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Matt Wood (14) is congratulated on his solo home run in the 3rd inning by Josh Spiegel (41) against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Matt Wood (14) celebrates his solo home run in the 3rd inning by Josh Spiegel (41) against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State baseball senior graduate student Cole Bartels (3) is honored on Senior Day after their game against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State baseball senior graduate student Mason Mellott (18) is honored on Senior Day after their game against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Matt Wood (14) is congratulated on his solo home run in the 3rd inning by Josh Spiegel (41) against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Matt Wood (14) is congratulated on his solo home run in the 3rd inning against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State starting pitcher Jordan Morales (37) fires to the plate against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State starting pitcher Jordan Morales (37) fires to the plate against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Matt Wood (14) hits a solo home run in the 3rd inning against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Derek Cease (19) makes the play for the out in the 3rd inning against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State catcher Matt Wood (14) is congratulated for winning Big Ten Regular Season Batting Title after their game against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State catcher Matt Wood (14) is congratulated for winning Big Ten Regular Season Batting Title after their game against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Cole Bartels (3) bats against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Jay Harry (1) makes the play for the out in the 2nd inning against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State starting pitcher Jordan Morales (37) fires to the plate against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State starting pitcher Jordan Morales (37) fires to the plate against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Jay Harry (1) makes the play for the out in the 2nd inning against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State's Josh Spiegel (41) bats against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Penn State fell to Illinois 7-4. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State baseball seniors Will Kahn (39), Tyler Shingledecker (36), and Hutch Gagnon (28) are honored on Senior Day after their game against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State baseball senior Tyler Shingledecker (36) is presented a framed jersey by head coach Rob Cooper on Senior Day as he is honored after their game against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State baseball seniors graduate students Mason Mellott (18) and Cole Bartels (3) along with seniors Will Kahn (39), Tyler Shingledecker (36), and Hutch Gagnon (28) present the starting line-up to the home plate umpire on Senior Day before their game against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State baseball seniors graduate students Mason Mellott (18) and Cole Bartels (3) are honored along with seniors Will Kahn (39), Tyler Shingledecker (36), and Hutch Gagnon (28) on Senior Day after their game against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State baseball seniors Will Kahn (39), Tyler Shingledecker (36), and Hutch Gagnon (28) are honored after their game against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State baseball senior Hutch Gagnon (28) is presented a framed jersey by head coach Rob Cooper on Senior Day as he is honored after their game against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State baseball senior manager Will Kahn (39) is presented a framed jersey by head coach Rob Cooper on Senior Day as he is honored after their game against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State catcher Matt Wood (14) is congratulated for winning Big Ten Regular Season Batting Title by head coach Rob Cooper after their game against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State catcher Matt Wood (14) is honored for winning Big Ten Regular Season Batting Title after their game against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz

Penn State catcher Matt Wood (14) is honored for winning Big Ten Regular Season Batting Title after their game against Illinois on May 21, 2022. Photo/Craig Houtz