Athletics

Penn State Sports Capsules

** Women's Volleyball Opens with Penn State Invitational **
The Penn State women's volleyball team will open up the 2002 season by hosting the Penn State Invitational. Head coach Russ Rose's crew will battle Rutgers on Friday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m., Quinnipiac on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 10 a.m. and Akron Saturday night at 7 p.m. For more on Penn State women's volleyball, go to http://www.GoPSUsports.com/volleyballw/

** Women's Soccer Hosts Pittsburgh in Opener **
Defending Big Ten champion Penn State will host Pittsburgh to open up the 2002 season. The Nittany Lions and Panthers will clash on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 1 p.m. at Jeffrey Field. For more on Penn State women's soccer, go to http://www.GoPSUsports.com/soccerw/

** Field Hockey Hosts Lafayette in Initial Match **
The Nittany Lion field hockey team will begin 2002 with a home date vs. in-state rival Lafayette. The Lions and Leopards will tangle on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 2 p.m. at Bigler Field. For more on Penn State field hockey, go to http://www.GoPSUsports.com/fieldhockey/

** Men's Soccer Visits Ohio State **
The Penn State men's soccer team will take part in the Ohio State Classic this coming weekend. Penn State plays Richmond on Friday, Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. and then battles East Carolina on Sunday, Sept. 1 at noon. For more on Penn State men's soccer, go to http://www.GoPSUsports.com/soccerm/

Last Updated March 19, 2009