ACADEMICS: Major - Human Development/Family Studies
2023 / JUNIOR SEASON:
Started strong in the Penn State midfield for Penn State, playing in and starting the season’s first six games before an injury ended her season...Scored three points off first career goal and an assist...Had six shots.
American (8/27/23): Took three shots, one on goal, in 3-2 road win. Kent State (9/8/23): Career best three-point game with a goal and an assist in 5-0 home win. Delaware (9/10/23): Had two shots, one on goal, before leaving game with season-ending injury.
2022 / SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Saw action in 16 of Penn State’s 21 games in 2022, starting twice.
Virginia (8/26/22): Got the start in Penn State’s 3-2 season-opening win over Cavaliers. Louisville (8/28/22): Also started in tough 2-1 loss to Louisville. Maryland (10/21/22): Helped Penn State roll to 5-1 win over Terrapins at home. Louisville (11/11/22): Saw action in 5-0 NCAA tourney win. UAlbany (11/13/22): Key reserve role in 1-0 NCAA quarterfinal victory over Danes. North Carolina (11/18/22): Played in Penn State’s NCAA semifinal game against Tar Heels at UConn.
2021 / FRESHMAN SEASON:
Played in 15 games during true freshman campaign, starting 11 times and picking up an assist.
Virginia (8/27/21): Made Nittany Lion debut in win at Virginia. St. Joseph’s (9/5/21): Picked up first collegiate assist in 3-2 victory over St. Joseph’s. Northwestern (10/3/21): Played season high 64 minutes in 2-1 victory over Northwestern at the FH Complex.
HIGH SCHOOL: Earned second team all-league honors as a freshman and has gone on to earn first team all-league, first team all-region and first team all-state laurels since...Has led her team in scoring multiple times...Was four-time letter winner...Voted team captain this past season.
PERSONAL: The daughter of Meghann and Dino Mannino...Has two siblings, brother Dominick (brother) and Isobel (sister)...Both siblings are current Penn Staters...Mother played field hockey for the Nittany Lions...Father played baseball and soccer at Delaware Valley...Considering education or environmental science as career paths.
Sophia Mannino Season 2024
#42NOTES: No. 17 Penn State Visits No. 10 Iowa and No. 2 Northwestern in B1G Road Weekend
NOTES: No. 17 Penn State Visits No. 10 Iowa and No. 2 Northwestern in B1G Road Weekend
No. 19 Penn State Downs Indiana 3-2 in B1G Field Hockey Opener
No. 19 Penn State Downs Indiana 3-2 in B1G Field Hockey Opener
NOTES: No. 19 Penn State Hosts Indiana and Lafayette This Weekend
NOTES: No. 19 Penn State Hosts Indiana and Lafayette This Weekend
NOTES: No. 20 Penn State Visits Bucknell Sunday for Non-Conference Field Hockey Clash
NOTES: No. 20 Penn State Visits Bucknell Sunday for Non-Conference Field Hockey Clash
Penn State Field Hockey Team Rallies Late for 3-2 win over No. 15 Princeton
Penn State Field Hockey Team Rallies Late for 3-2 win over No. 15 Princeton
Fourth Quarter Burst Leads Nittany Lion Field Hockey Team to Win at Kent State
Fourth Quarter Burst Leads Nittany Lion Field Hockey Team to Win at Kent State
NOTES: Penn State Field Hockey Visits Kent State Friday, Hosts No. 15 Princeton Sunday
NOTES: Penn State Field Hockey Visits Kent State Friday, Hosts No. 15 Princeton Sunday
Phia Gladieux’s Hat Trick Leads Penn State to 5-4 Field Hockey Win at Delaware
Phia Gladieux’s Hat Trick Leads Penn State to 5-4 Field Hockey Win at Delaware
NOTES: Nittany Lion Field Hockey Team Set for Two Game Road Weekend
NOTES: Nittany Lion Field Hockey Team Set for Two Game Road Weekend
No. 16 Penn State Field Hockey Falls 2-1 to No. 10 Syracuse
No. 16 Penn State Field Hockey Falls 2-1 to No. 10 Syracuse
NOTES: No. 16 Penn State Hosts No. 3 Virginia, No. 10 Syracuse on Opening Weekend
NOTES: No. 16 Penn State Hosts No. 3 Virginia, No. 10 Syracuse on Opening Weekend