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Nittany Lions Wrap Up Home Slate Against Huskies (Series Preview)
Washington (21-27, 10-14 Big Ten) at Penn State (13-31, 6-18 Big Ten) Dates: May 8–TBD Game Times (EST) 2:00 PM (Fri) Approx. 45 min after Game 1 (Fri) Time TBD (Date TBD) Location: Medlar Field at Lubrano Park (University Park, PA) Average Home Attendance (2026): 1,206.50 Highest Home Attendance (2026): 4,082 (April 21, vs. Bucknell) Capacity: 5,570 Coverage TV B1G+ (Fri) LIKELY CREWS Game 1 – Brian Tripp & Luke Stefanisko Game 2 – Luke Stefanisko & Isaac Hallock Big Ten Net
bryanportney01
4 days ago3 min read
Top takeaways from women's volleyball's Spring Game versus Villanova
Penn State women’s volleyball opened its two-match spring season with a 3-1 victory over Villanova on Saturday. A few newcomers shined while some returners tried out some new roles, as all of which set up for the finale next week against Maryland. Match Recap: How it all happened Penn State jumped out to a large early lead in Set 1, forcing two Villanova timeouts before securing a 15-3 bump. The pins were working well under Florida transfer setter Alexis Stucky, putting toget
bryanportney01
Apr 124 min read


Nittany Lions Wrap Up Road Trip in Columbus (Series Preview)
Penn State (9-21, 3-9 Big Ten) at Ohio State (17-14, 7-5 Big Ten) Dates: April 3–5 Game Times (EST): 2:00 PM (Fri), 3:00 PM (Sat), 1:00 PM (Sun) Location: Bill Davis Stadium (Columbus, OH) Average Home Attendance (2026): 990.83 Highest Home Attendance (2026): 2,096 (March 7, vs. #1 UCLA) Capacity: 4,450 Coverage TV: B1G+ ($) (free on-campus) Radio Penn State Sports Network The Ohio State Sports Network Live Stats/Pregame Lineups: StatBroadcast Storylines Quick Preview: Tw
bryanportney01
Apr 93 min read


BPort Sports' College Baseball Series Picks (Week 9)
It's that time of the week! BPort Sports has got you covered with a wide variety of showcased series from all across Division I. Rankings for teams are based on the D1Baseball Top 25. Big Ten teams will also be denoted by the weekly BPort Sports’ Big Ten Power Rankings (found on X). Ex: B1 UCLA This week, picks will be limited to the Power 4 conferences and five select mid-major conferences. Rankings for teams in all other levels (NCAA Division II/III, NAIA, NJCAA) are based
bryanportney01
Apr 93 min read


Nittany Lions Host Wildcats to Kick Off Spring (WVB Spring Game Preview)
Villanova (20-8, 11-5 Big East) at Penn State (19-13, 12-8 Big Ten) Date: Saturday, April 11 Time (EST): 4:00 PM Location: Rec Hall (University Park, PA) Watch: Big Ten Network Storylines Quick Preview: Fresh Start in Happy Valley After 2025’s rather disappointing act to follow the 2024 national championship season, the blue and white have hit the ground running with seven newcomers, including four recruits and three transfers. Penn State now gets to showcase its new
bryanportney01
Apr 83 min read


Nittany Lions Head to Fairfield to Face Pioneers (MVB Series Preview)
No. 15 Penn State (16-7, 8-0 EIVA) at Sacred Heart (10-11, 3-5 EIVA) Dates: Friday, April 10 / Saturday, April 11 Times (EST): 7:00 PM / 3:00 PM Location: William H Pitt Athletic & Convocation Center (Fairfield, CT) Watch: ESPN+ Live Stats: SideArm Stats Storylines Quick Preview: Chance to Clinch The Nittany Lions’ magic number to lock up the top spot in the EIVA with George Mason home against Princeton. If George Mason loses one match and Penn State sweeps the week
bryanportney01
Apr 83 min read


Nittany Lions Seek Revenge in Lincoln (Series Preview)
Penn State (8-18, 3-6 Big Ten) at No. 19 Nebraska (23-6, 8-1 Big Ten) Dates: April 3–5 Game Times (EST): 7:02 PM (Fri), 3:02 PM (Sat), 1:02 PM (Sun) Location: Hawks Field at Haymarket Park (Lincoln, NE) Average Home Attendance (2026): 4,791.09 Highest Home Attendance (2026): 3,762 (March 8, vs. Michigan State) Capacity: 8,486 Coverage TV Fri – Nebraska Public Media & B1G+ ($) (free on-campus) Sat & Sun – B1G+ ($) (free on-campus) Radio Penn State Sports Network Husker Aud
bryanportney01
Apr 33 min read


BPort Sports' College Baseball Series Picks (Week 8)
It's that time of the week! BPort Sports has got you covered with a wide variety of showcased series from all across Division I. Rankings for teams are based on the D1Baseball Top 25. Big Ten teams will also be denoted by the weekly BPort Sports’ Big Ten Power Rankings (found on X). Ex: B1 UCLA This week, picks will be limited to the Power 4 conferences and six select mid-major conferences. Rankings for teams in all other levels (NCAA Division II/III, NAIA, NJCAA) are based o
bryanportney01
Apr 23 min read


Nittany Lions Open Road Trip Against Golden Eagles (MVB Series Preview)
No. 15 Penn State (14-7, 6-0 EIVA) at Charleston (13-10, 4-4 EIVA) Dates: Friday, April 3 / Saturday, April 4 Times (EST): 7:00 PM / 3:00 PM Location: Wehrle Innovation Center (Charleston, WV) Watch: Mountain East TV Live Stats: SideArm Stats Storylines Quick Preview: Tough Road Environment The Nittany Lions are fresh off of three consecutive wins against AVCA ranked opponents, including two wins in straight sets over No. 19 NJIT. Despite that, the Wehrle Innovatio
bryanportney01
Apr 13 min read


No. 23 UCF at Penn State: Midweek Preview (April 1)
No. 23 UCF Record: 18-8 (8-1 Big 12) RPI: 32 (Quadrant 2) Quad 3 Record: 4-3 (.571 Pct) Away: 2-3 (.400 Pct) Best Win: W, 18-7, at TCU (17-10, RPI: 35) {March 20} Coach: Rich Wallace (3rd season, 84-55 at UCF) Previous Head-to-Head: L, 2-5 / W, 5-3 / L, 5-11 (Home | March 8-10, 2019) Team Analytics: Offense On-Base: .398 Average: .295 Runs: 190 (7.31 Per Game) Team Analytics: Defense Opponent Average: .221 K-BB Ratio: 204-94 (2.17 Ratio) Earned Run Average: 4.24 Pro
bryanportney01
Mar 312 min read


Nittany Lions Return Home for Big Ten Opener (Series Preview)
Iowa (11-5, 0-0 Big Ten) at Penn State (4-11, 0-0 Big Ten) Dates: March 13–15 Game Times (EST): 3:30 PM (Fri), 2:00 PM (Sat), 1:00 PM (Sun) Location: Medlar Field at Lubrano Park (Lubbock, TX) Average Home Attendance (2026): 409 Highest Home Attendance (2026): 409 (March 4, vs. Saint John’s) Capacity: 5,570 Coverage TV: B1G+ All days – Luke Stefanisko (PxP) Fri – Isaac Hallock (color) Sat – Chase Fisher (color) Sun – Bryan Portney (color) Radio Iowa: Hawkeye Radio Network
bryanportney01
Mar 123 min read


BPort Sports' College Baseball Series Picks (Week 5)
It's that time of the week! BPort Sports has got you covered with a wide variety of showcased series from all across Division I. Rankings for teams are based on the D1Baseball Top 25. Big Ten teams will also be denoted by the weekly BPort Sports’ Big Ten Power Rankings (found on X). Ex: B1 UCLA This week, picks will be limited to the Power 4 conferences and six select mid-major conferences. Rankings for teams in all other levels (NCAA Division II/III, NAIA, NJCAA) are based o
bryanportney01
Mar 123 min read


Nittany Lions Head to Lubbock for Weekend Non-Conference Finale (Series Preview)
Penn State (4-6, 0-0 Big Ten) at Texas Tech (7-4, 0-0 Big 12) Dates: March 6–8 Game Times (EST): 7:30 PM (Fri), 3:00 PM (Sat), 2:00 PM (Sun) Location: Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park (Lubbock, TX) Average Home Attendance (2026): 3,431.43 Highest Home Attendance (2026): 3,759 (Feb 28, vs. CSU Bakersfield) Capacity: 4,432 Coverage TV: ESPN+ (John Harris & Mike Gustafson) Radio Texas Tech: TTSN Fri & Sat – Jamie Lent & Chris Woodman Sun – Geoff Haxton & Jamie Lent Live St
bryanportney01
Mar 53 min read


BPort Sports' College Baseball Series Picks (Week 4)
It's that time of the week! BPort Sports has got you covered with a wide variety of showcased series from all across Division I. Rankings for teams are based on the D1Baseball Top 25. Big Ten teams will also be denoted by the weekly BPort Sports’ Big Ten Power Rankings (found on X). Ex: B12 Minnesota This week, picks will be limited to the Power 4 conferences and six select mid-major conferences. Rankings for teams in all other levels (NCAA Division II/III, NAIA, NJCAA) are b
bryanportney01
Mar 53 min read


St. John's at Penn State: Midweek Preview (March 4)
St. John’s Record: 1-9 (0-0 Big East) RPI: 228 (Quadrant 3) Quad 3 Record: 1-3 (.250 Pct) Away: 1-6 (.143 Pct) Best Win: W, 11-7, at Stetson (5-7, RPI: 231) {Feb 15} Coach: Mike Hampton (7th season, 149-137-2 at SJU) Previous Head-to-Head: W, 18-4 (Neutral | February 25, 2018) Team Analytics: Offense On-Base: .307 Average: .216 Runs: 26 (2.60 Per Game) Team Analytics: Defense Opponent Average: .266 K-BB Ratio: 44-42 (1.048 Ratio) Earned Run Average: 6.56 Probable St
bryanportney01
Mar 42 min read


BPort Sports' College Baseball Series Picks (Week 3)
It's that time of the week! BPort Sports has got you covered with a wide variety of showcased series from all across Division I. Rankings for teams are based on the D1Baseball Top 25. This week, picks will be limited to the Power 4 conferences and five select mid-major conferences. American, like Power 4, will have two matchups for picks. Rankings for teams in all other levels (NCAA Division II/III, NAIA, NJCAA) are based on their respective mainstream rankings. Teams in bold
bryanportney01
Feb 263 min read
Where does Penn State baseball go from here?
The Nittany Lions had arguably their worst weekend of the Mike Gambino era to open 2026, going 1-2 with two run-rule losses bookending their time at the MLB Desert Invitational. Perfect Game All-Conference selection Bryce Molinaro struggled to record an RBI all weekend and had just three hits in 11 tries. The run game that led the Big Ten in stolen bases last year was only able to record four stolen bases all weekend. The pitching was not all great either as only two pitchers
bryanportney01
Feb 184 min read


BPort Sports' College Baseball Series Picks (Week 2)
Photo by CASportsFan - Own work It's that time of the week! BPort Sports has got you covered with a wide variety of showcased series from all across Division I. Rankings for teams are based on the D1Baseball Top 25. This week, picks will be limited to the Power 4 conferences and five select mid-major conferences. American, like Power 4, will have two matchups for picks. Rankings for teams in all other levels (NCAA Division II/III, NAIA, NJCAA) are based on their respective ma
bryanportney01
Feb 183 min read


Nittany Lions Kick Off 2026 in Scottsdale for MLB Desert Invitational (Weekend Preview)
Penn State (33-23, 15-15 Big Ten) vs. Air Force (20-34, 12-18 Mountain West) Penn State (33-23, 15-15 Big Ten) vs. Grand Canyon (31-27, 13-11 WAC) Penn State (33-23, 15-15 Big Ten) vs. Kansas State (32-26, 17-13 Big 12) Dates: February 13–15 Game Times (EST) vs. Air Force – February 13, 8:00 PM vs. Grand Canyon – February 14, 3:00 PM vs. Kansas State – February 15, 2:00 PM Locations (Scottsdale, AZ) vs. Air Force – Goodyear Ballpark Capacity: ~9,500 vs. Grand Canyon –
bryanportney01
Feb 125 min read


BPort Sports' College Baseball Series Picks (Week 1)
Photo: University of North Carolina Athletics It's that time of the week! BPort Sports has got you covered with a wide variety of showcased series from all across Division I. Rankings for teams are based on the D1Baseball Top 25. Conferences without home matchups [or neutral-site matchups as home teams] will be replaced by mid-major matchups. This week: no America East, Horizon, Ivy, MAAC, Mid-American or Patriot. Rankings for teams in all other levels (NCAA Division II/III,
bryanportney01
Feb 115 min read
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