MEET THE NITTANY LIONS
#1Kendall Northern
MB
#2Ava Falduto
L/DS
#3Danielle Whitmire
S
#5Alexis Stucky
S
#7Ryla Jones
MB
#8Gabrielle Nichols
MB
#9Lexi Gin
DS
#10Ava Jurevicius
DS
#11Jocelyn Nathan
DS
#13Emmi Sellman
OH
#14Caroline Jurevicius
OH/RS
#18Kennedy Martin
RS
#23Haley Burgdorf
OH
#26Whitney Lauenstein
OH
#27Alexis Ewing
OH
#42Finley Krystkowiak
OHMATCH NOTES
OPENING NOTES
• Penn State is at Rec Hall for a pair of Big Ten matches this week as it welcomes Ohio State on Thursday at 7 p.m. and No. 12 Purdue on Saturday at 12:30 p.m.
• Thursday’s match against the Buckeyes is Military Appreciation Night. The Nittany Lions will celebrate Senior Day and have their annual White Out for Saturday’s match against the Boilermakers.
• With the addition of a Big Ten Tournament in 2026, the conference regular season schedule has been shortened to 17 matches with every team playing each other one time.
• Penn State was picked third in the 2026 Big Ten Preseason Poll. Oregon was voted eighth, while Indiana was sixth.
• The Nittany Lions are in a two-way tie for fourth place through 10 matches of the Big Ten schedule. The Buckeyes are in a two-way tie for 13th, while the Boilermakers are in a five-way tie for sixth.
LAST TIME OUT
• Penn State posted a pair of wins over nationally-ranked opponents, beating No. 10 Oregon 3-1 at Rec Hall and No. 18 Indiana 3-1 in Bloomington.
• Kennedy Martin led the way in both wins, hitting .431 with 25 kills, four blocks, and seven digs against the Ducks, and .514 with 21 kills, five blocks, nine digs, and two aces against the Hoosiers.
UP NEXT
• Penn State hosts Ohio State and Purdue for Big Ten matches at Rec Hall.
• The match against the Buckeyes is Military Appreciation Night and is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday.
• The match against Purdue is both the White Out and Senior Day. It is scheduled for Saturday at 12:30 p.m.
SERIES HISTORY
• Penn State is 56-21 in the all-time series with Ohio State. The teams first played in 1981.
• The Nittany Lions have won five straight matches against the Buckeyes, including a pair of wins last season.
• Penn State is 29-7 against Ohio State at Rec Hall, includinga five-set win the last time the teams met there in 2025. Kennedy Martin hit .400 with 34 kills, eight digs, and four blocks in that win.
• The Nittany Lions are 5-2 against the Buckeyes under Penn State head coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley, with wins in each of the past five meetings.
• Kennedy Martin has hit .392 with 6.67 kills and 3.22 digs per set in two career matches against Ohio State.
SCOUTING OHIO STATE
• Ohio State is 10-10 overall and 3-7 in the Big Ten following three straight losses to UCLA (3-2), then-No. 18 Indiana (3-0), and then-No. 10 Oregon (3-1).
• The Buckeyes’ top win in non-conference play based on RPI came by a 3-1 score over Northern Kentucky, which enters the week ranked No. 94 in the RPI.
• Ohio State was picked 16th in the 18-team Big Ten Preseason Coaches Poll. The Buckeyes did not have any players voted to the Preseason All-Big Ten Team.
• The Buckeyes rank first in the Big Ten in digs/set (15.24).
TICKETS
SINGLE-MATCH TICKETS
Single-match tickets for Penn State women's volleyball matches are available through Ticketmaster via the link below. Tickets are subject to variable pricing, with options available for assigned seating in the Rec Hall bowl or standing room availability on the upper level.
GROUPS
Ticket discounts are available for groups of 20 or more at all ticketed Penn State Athletics events. Fans interested in bringing their group of 20 or more to a Penn State women's volleyball match are encouraged to visit the Ticket Interest Form link below or call 1-800-NITTANY.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Rec Hall is subject to Penn State Athletics' Clear Bag Policy. View specific information on Penn State's Clear Bag Policy by visiting GoPSUsports.com/clearbagpolicy or by clicking the link below.
STUDENTS
STUDENTS
The wRECking Crew is the official student section of Penn State women's volleyball, and is known for making Rec Hall the most intimidating environment in all of college volleyball. Positioned right along the sideline and on the court, they bring the energy to create and drive our home-court advantage each and every match.
Penn State University students receive free admission to all regular-season home women's volleyball matches by showing their student ID at the student entrance of Rec Hall at the North entry nearest the Nittany Lion Shrine. Student section seating is located in sections 101, 102, 103, 108 and 110.
PARKING
GAMEDAY PARKING LOCATIONS
Parking on the Penn State University campus requires a valid university permit or payment of an applicable fee. Parking for Penn State women's volleyball matches is available two hours prior to the scheduled start of the match in the Nittany Deck and West Deck. ADA parking spaces are located near Rec Hall and the Nittany Lion Shrine (valid state-issued ADA parking placard or license plate required, spaces not purchasable through ParkWhiz/HONK - see Accessibility & ADA section below for more details)
PARKING PAYMENT OPTIONS
Free Parking:
- No charge with a valid Penn State faculty/staff or student parking permit.
Prepaid Parking via ParkWhiz:
- Reserve online at ParkWhiz (Link below)
- Rates:
- $5.60 if purchase virtually by 11:59 p.m. the day before the event
- $10 if purchased virtually past midnight on the day of the event
- View the purchased ParkWhiz pass for the available parking times for each match.
Day-of-Event Payment:
- Available via pay stations inside both the Nittany and West Decks (see in-deck signage for instructions, or speak with a parking representative upon entry) beginning two hours before the start of each match. Take your entry ticket and pay at one of the ground level pay stations before returning to your vehicle.
PROMOTIONS
View the 2026 Penn State women's volleyball season promotions here!
SINGLE-MATCH PROMOTIONS
September 12 vs. Ohio | Team Ream Match
September 15 vs. Villanova | Keep it in PA
September 18 vs. USF | Beach Bash
September 20 vs. Tennessee | Pre-Match Block Party
October 3 vs. Iowa | Dig Pink Match
October 9 vs. Northwestern | THON & V Foundation Match
October 29 vs. Ohio State | Military Appreciation Night
October 31 vs. Purdue | White Out presented by MITER Brands, Senior Night festivities presented by the Penn State Alumni Association
CONCESSIONS
FOOD & BEVERAGE OPTIONS
Penn State Athletics is proud to partner with Oak View Group to offer various concession offerings at Rec Hall! Please note, concessions at Rec Hall are available for purchase via credit/debit card only.
Concessions stands are located behind sections 117 and 121 with offerings such as hot dogs, Bavarian pretzels with cheese, cinnamon roasted nuts, popcorn, candy and more. Be sure to visit all of the Rec Hall concessions stands, as featured items may vary at each stand. Additional beverage and snack carts are located throughout Rec Hall on the main concourse and event levels.
As a reminder, outside food and beverage is PROHIBITED at Rec Hal.
ACCESSIBILITY & ADA
ADA COMPLIANCE AT REC HALL
Fans with a valid ADA parking placard who prepay for Nittany Deck or West Deck parking through ParkMobile or have a valid Penn State parking permit may also park at the ADA spaces near Rec Hall and the Nittany Lion Shrine. Fans with an ADA placard who have not prepaid for parking may also park in these spaces if available by paying for time using the HONK app (zone No. 95105). If these spaces are unavailable, fans in need of ADA parking should park at the Nittany Deck.
Fans requiring ADA access may enter through the ADA entrance located off Curtin Road. ADA seating is located on the West Mezzanine above sections 108-110. Guests interested in other ADA seating options should visit the Ticket Office for assistance. For companion seating on the West Mezzanine, please speak with an usher or security staff member upon arrival.
If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please do not hesitate to ask event staff.