UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State softball head coach Clarisa Crowell announced the 2023 schedule Thursday, highlighted by 19 home games at Nittany Lion Softball Park and Beard Field.
"I am delighted to announce our 2023 Spring schedule and our team will look to build upon the successes of the 2022 season," Crowell said. "I am very excited about this year's team because we are fortunate to return all but one starter from last year. We are coming off a great fall season, and our team is continuing to work hard every day in practice and in the weight room.
"We are excited for the opportunity to compete against several quality opponents, and I do believe our pre-conference schedule will well prepare us for Big Ten play. We are very excited for the 2023 season, and we can't wait to be back on the field in February…We Are!"
SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
- The Nittany Lions start their season at Coastal Carolina in Conway, SC in a five-game series facing non-conference opponents from Feb. 10-12.
- PSU travels to Jacksonville, Fla., Charlotte, N.C., and Tampa, Fla. to compete in respective tournaments in February and March.
- The Nittany Lions return to Beard Field March 17 through March 19 playing host to Cornell, Canisius, Binghamton and UMBC in their home tournament.
- The Blue & White stays home to host Pitt on Tuesday, March 21.
- Penn State begins Big Ten play March 24-26 with Iowa at Beard Field.
- PSU starts conference road action at Minnesota March 31 – April 2.
- The Nittany Lions remain on the road visiting reigning Big Ten Conference Champions and College World series participants, Northwestern from April 7-9.
- Penn State's final regular season home slate is April 28-30 versus Illinois.
- The Blue & White wrap up the regular season at Purdue on May 5-7.
View the complete schedule here.
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