UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The 17th-ranked Penn State men's lacrosse team welcomes in-state rival 10th-ranked Penn to Panzer Stadium on Saturday, March 4 at 3 p.m.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Date: Saturday, March 4
Place: Panzer Stadium | University Park, Pa.
Time: 3 p.m.
B1G+ : Saturday
Live Statistics: Saturday
Game Notes:Penn State (PDF)
Tickets: For this weekend's double header, fans are able to purchase a men's and women's lacrosse ticket for $10. Ask for the deal at the ticket window when you arrive.
SERIES HISTORY
• The Nittany Lions currently lead the series 27-15-1 as this will be the 44th meeting between both teams. Penn took to the last matchup that came on March 5, 2022 in a 10-9 victory for the Quakers.
SCOUTING PENN
- Penn enters the match with a 1-1 overall record as they recently suffered their first loss of the season against nationally ranked Duke on February 25 by a score of 14-12.
- Leading the way on the offensive front for the Quakers is Cam Rubin who leads the team with seven goals and nine points.
- In net stands Emmet Carroll who has played and started in both games this season. He currently tallies a save percentage of .571 and GAA of 10.50.
TRAYNOR ON THE ATTACK
- Sophomore Matt Traynor had a fantastic game against nationally ranked Yale on February 25. He scored five goals for the second time this season as well as registered one assist.
- He sits tied for sixth in the nation in goals scored with 13 this season and has 16 points on the year.
MALONE BACK ON TRACK
- Graduate student TJ Malone tallied his 13th career hat-trick in the Nittany Lions 13-11 victory over Yale.
- Malone currently leads the team in points with 20 and 12 goals.
- After missing last season due to injury, Malone is off to a hot start as he sits second in the Big Ten in goals and tied for first in the Big Ten in points.
BACK IN THE RANKINGS
- For the first time since the beginning of the 2022 season, Penn State was nationally ranked in the most recent Inside Lacrosse and USILA Polls.
- The Nittany Lions were slotted 17th in the nation in both polls.
- Penn State hasn't been ranked that high since the 2021 season.
TAMBRONI NEARING 100
- Penn State men's lacrosse head coach Jeff Tambroni currently sits at 99 wins as a head coach at Penn State.
- He is one win shy from 100 at Penn State which would make him just the second Penn State men's lacrosse head coach to surpass that mark.
- Previous head coach Glenn Thiel is the only other Nittany Lion lacrosse coach to surpass 100 wins at Penn State.
WEEK 4 RECAP
- Penn State enters Saturday's matchup after a 13-11 victory over Yale.
- The Nittany Lions had five goal scorers with Matt Traynor leading the group with five on the day.
- Chase Mullins went 14-28 in the faceoff circle while goalie Jack Fracyon recorded 15 saves and allowed 11 goals.
PARKING INFORMATION
- Fans can park in Stadium West, Jordan East and Porter North lots.
- Fans can use the park mobile app by clicking HERE to purchase parking prior to game-time.