No. 12 Men's Lacrosse Welcomes No. 9/10 Yale for Non-Conference MatchupNo. 12 Men's Lacrosse Welcomes No. 9/10 Yale for Non-Conference Matchup

No. 12 Men's Lacrosse Welcomes No. 9/10 Yale for Non-Conference Matchup

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The No. 12 Penn State men's lacrosse team welcomes No. 9/10 Yale for a non-conference match-up starting on Saturday, March 2 at noon.
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
Date: Saturday, March 2
Time: Noon
Place: University Park, Pa. | Panzer Stadium
Watch: Saturday
Live Statistics: Saturday
Game-Notes: Penn State (PDF)
 
SERIES HISTORY

  • Yale currently leads the all-time series 5-3.
  • The last time the Nittany Lions met with the Bulldogs came last season on Feb. 25, 2023, when Penn State edged Yale 13-11.  

SCOUTING YALE

  • Yale enters the game with a 2-0 overall record.
  • The Bulldogs are coming off a 21-11 victory against Colgate on Feb. 24.
  • Currently, Yale's top point-getter is Matt Brandau with eight goals and 11 assists for 19 points.
  • In net for Yale stands Jared Paquette who has started in both games recording a GAA of 10.67, save percentage of .556 and record of 2-0. 

ROSS EARNS FIRST BIG TEN WEEKLY AWARD

  • Sophomore Alex Ross was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday afternoon. This is his first Big Ten weekly honor in his career.
  • Ross recorded two caused turnovers against Navy in Saturday's 13-3 victory over the Midshipmen.
  • He also scooped three ground balls in the victory.
  • On the season, Ross has scooped eight ground balls while forcing five turnovers.

MOVING UP

  • Following Penn State's third straight victory of the year, the Nittany Lions stayed at 12 in the latest USILA poll announcement on Monday.
  • The Nittany Lions moved up to 12 in the Inside Lacrosse media poll.

DEFENSE ON THE RISE

  • In the Nittany Lions 13-3 victory over Navy, Penn State forced eight turnovers which aided the team in its victory.
  • In four games played this season, the Nittany Lions have caused double digit turnovers in two of the four games for a total of 38.

PARKING

  • 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. 
  • TAILGATING IS NOT PERMITTED IN CAMPUS PARKING LOTS. All drive lanes must be open to two- way traffic.
  • Setting up chairs, tents, etc. in parking spaces is prohibited. University Policy AD18 prohibits the use of alcohol on campus.
  • No charge with a valid Penn State parking permit
  • Guests must present their ParkMobile QR code to event parking staff on their mobile device, if requested. Printed permits from the ParkMobile website will also be accepted.
  • Prepaid parking available through https://psu.parkmobile.io/panzer-stadium
  • $5.50 through day before event, $10 day of event until two hours before the start of each event
  • Season parking packages available.
    • $40 for men's lacrosse for all regular season games (does NOT include post- season games)
  • Day-of event payment also available using in-lot pay stations or the ParkMobile app (zone no. 95112 beginning two hours before the event)
  • On days when lacrosse overlaps with a men's basketball, women's basketball, or men's hockey game, ParkMobile prepayment and zone parking and pay station parking for lacrosse will end two hours before those events, and cash only payment ($10) will be collected at the lots by attendants for those without a valid permit or prepayment. When lacrosse games overlap with a Bryce Jordan Center concert/show, day-of-event payment may be as high as $30 for those without a permit or prepayment.

UP NEXT

  • Penn State stays home to host Cornell on Saturday, March 9 at noon.