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
• No. 11 Penn State goes on the road for two Big Ten matches against nationally-ranked opponents this week. The Nittany Lions travel to Minneapolis to take on No. 19 Minnesota on Friday and then head to Madison to play No. 7 Wisconsin on Sunday.
• Sunday’s match against the Badgers will air live on FS1. Friday’s match against the Gophers will stream on B1G+.
• 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. Minnesota was voted fifth, while Wisconsin was second.
• The Nittany Lions sit alone in fourth place through 12 matches of the Big Ten schedule. The Gophers are in a three-way tie for fifth, while the Badgers are in a two-way tie for second.
• Penn State has clinched a spot in the 15-team Big Ten Tournament. The top four teams in the standings will have a double bye in to the quarterfinals, while teams fifth through fifth through ninth will get a bye in to the second round.
LAST TIME OUT
• Penn State added two more B1G wins, defeating Ohio State 3-1 and No. 11 Purdue 3-1 at Rec Hall.
• Kennedy Martin (18 kills, 13 digs) and Alexis Stucky (47 assists, 16) digs each recorded double-doubles in the win over the Buckeyes on Thursday. Gabrielle Nichols was in on nine of the team’s 16 blocks.
• Martin hit .321 with 24 kills, nine digs, and six blocks in the win over the Boilermakers on Saturday. Emmi Sellman tallied 12 kills, while Kendall Northern was in on seven of the team’s 12 blocks.
SERIES HISTORY
• Penn State is 52-16 in the all-time series with Minnesota. The teams first played in 1983.
• The Nittany Lions have won three of the past four matches in the series. The Gophers won the most recent matchup 3-0 in Minneapolis last season.
• Penn State is 22-11 against Minnesota in Minneapolis.
• The Nittany Lions are 3-1 against the Gophers under head coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley.
• Kennedy Martin has hit .381 while averaging 6.83 kills and 2.50 digs per set in two career matches against Minnesota, one with Florida and one with Penn State.
SCOUTING MINNESOTA
• No. 19 Minnesota is 14-6 overall and 8-4 in the Big Ten following three straight wins over then-No. 21 Washington (3-0), UCLA (3-2), and USC (3-0),
• The Gophers’ top win in non-conference play based on RPI came with a 3-0 sweep over Creighton, which enters the week ranked No. 33 in the RPI.
• Minnesota was picked fifth in the 18-team Big Ten Preseason Coaches Poll. Sophomore opposite Carly Gilk was named to the Preseason All-Big Ten Team.
• The Gophers rank second in the Big Ten in aces/set (1.90). McKenna Wucherer ranks first in the conference nd 17th nationally in that category (0.55).
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.