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Lindsey Spann handles the ball during a win against Rider

Lady Lions to host Virginia Tech in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

5/29/15

The Penn State Lady Lions will host Virginia Tech in the Ninth Annual Big Ten/ACC Women's Basketball Challenge on Thursday, Dec. 3, the conferences announced Wednesday. This is the second season that the Challenge will feature 14 matchups.

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Lady Lions' Washington signs contract extension

3/19/15

Penn State women's basketball coach Coquese Washington, who led the Lady Lions to the three consecutive Big Ten Championships, has received a two-year contract extension, Sandy Barbour, Director of Athletics announced Thursday (March 19). The extension will keep her directing the Lady Lions through at least the 2018-19 campaign.

Lindsey Spann handles the ball during a win against Rider

Lady Lions' late rally falls short against Indiana in Big Ten Tournament

3/6/15

A layup by Peyton Whitted (Suwanee, Ga.) with 1:01 remaining pulled the Penn State Lady Lions (6-24, 3-15) within two points (62-60), but Indiana (15-15, 4-14) responded with a three-point play and a trio of free throws down the stretch to post a 68-63 win in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament.

Cancer survivors gathered on the court

Pink Zone more than just a game

2/27/15

When the Lady Lions tipoff against Wisconsin on Sunday, they will be playing for more than just a game. The traditional blue and white uniforms will be swapped for pink, as the Lady Lions honor those in the fight of their lives against breast cancer.

Fullington Trailways coach bus with pink coloring for Pink Zone at Penn State

Fullington Trailways unveils Pink Zone at Penn State bus

1/30/15

Fullington Trailways continues to celebrate and support Pink Zone at Penn State and will debut a new Pink Zone at Penn State bus on Saturday as Fullington transports the Lady Lions to Rutgers for their game on Sunday. Fullington Trailways and other bus companies will provide free bus service for breast cancer survivors from 20 cities across Pennsylvania to the 2015 Pink Zone at Penn State presented by Mount Nittany Health on Sunday, March 1.

Lindsey Spann handles the ball during a win against Rider

Lady Lions visit Rutgers Sunday

1/30/15

The Penn State Lady Lions (5-16, 2-8) travel to Piscataway for the first time 1997 to take on #22/23 Rutgers (15-5, 6-3) at noon on Sunday. The game will air live on the Big Ten Network with Ed Cohen and Vera Jones on the call.

Penn State Lady Lion basketball sophomore forward Kaliyah Mitchell handles the ball

Mitchell leads Lady Lions past Indiana, 79-75

1/23/15

Behind five players in double figures and a double-double by sophomore Kaliyah Mitchell (Stone Mountain, Ga.), the Penn State Lady Lions (4-15, 1-7) edged Indiana (12-6, 2-5), 79-75, on Thursday evening inside the Bryce Jordan Center.

Lindsey Spann handles the ball during a win against Rider

Lady Lions host USF Sunday to close non-conference play

12/19/14

The Penn State Lady Lions (3-7) conclude non-conference play when they welcome USF (8-3) to the Bryce Jordan Center on Sunday (Dec. 21) at 2 p.m. The Kids Funzone will also be back in action on the concourse and Lady Lion Legends Maggie Lucas and Dara Taylor will sign autographs on the concourse at halftime.

Penn State women's basketball forward Jenny DeGraaf positions for a rebound

Lady Lions conclude Preseason WNIT against Seton Hall

11/20/14

The Penn State Lady Lions (1-1) conclude play in the Preseason WNIT when they host Seton Hall (1-1) on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Bryce Jordan Center. Fans can get a discounted ticket for wearing their favorite Penn State jersey or for presenting their ticket stub from either NCAA women's soccer or women's hockey games.

Lady Lion basketball senior Tori Waldner speaks to reporters on the Bryce Jordan Center Court during 2014-15 Media Day

Lady Lions open season Friday against Towson

11/13/14

The three-time defending Big Ten Champion Penn State Lady Lions open their 2014-15 campaign on Friday (Nov. 14) against Towson with a special noon tip in the first round of the Preseason WNIT. Doors open at 11 a.m. for the game and fans can pick up the 2014-15 Penn State Lady Lion schedule posters at the gates.

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics logo - Lion head in blue and white

Lady Lions sign top 10 recruiting class

11/13/14

Penn State Lady Lion head coach Coquese Washington announced Thursday (Nov. 13) that the Lady Lions have signed four players to the 2015 recruiting class, which is ranked in the Top 10 by numerous outlets.

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