UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – After a second top 25 win, this time toppling No. 22 Southern California, 16-8, Penn State moved into third in the Big Ten Conference and pushed its win streak to five, the longest in the Big Ten. For their efforts in the win, senior Lauren Saltz and freshman Brooke Long earned weekly conference honors.
Saltz, the Big Ten Midfielder of the Week, posted a goal and an assist on senior day in the upset win. She also scooped two ground balls, caused a turnover, and won three draw controls.
Long, the Big Ten Freshman of the Week, put up her first-career hat trick on just four shots in the win. Long also caused two turnovers and scooped two ground balls as a strong two-way midfielder.
The win over USC earned Penn State a spot back into the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Coaches Poll. The Nittany Lions entered the week at 25.
Up Next
Women’s lacrosse finishes out regular season on the road when the team takes on No. 8 Johns Hopkins on Wednesday, April 16. First draw between the Nittany Lions and the Blue Jays is set for 6 p.m. at Homewood Field. The game will be broadcast live on ESPNU.