Here is a list of the top games of this coming season:
5. Maryland (Feb. 21 University Park)
In only its third game of the season, Penn State hosts a Maryland team that beat Penn State 20-12 last year in Maryland. The trip will be the first road game for the Terps and an early opportunity for the Lions to gain national attention and respect.
In only its third game of the season, Penn State hosts a Maryland team that beat Penn State 20-12 last year in Maryland. The trip will be the first road game for the Terps and an early opportunity for the Lions to gain national attention and respect.
4. Ohio State (April 18 Columbus)
The Buckeyes came to State College twice last year and were upset both times, losing by four goals each game. This is Penn State's final and most challenging road game. Less than a month later, the Lions will retun to Columbus for the American Lacrosse Conference championship.
The Buckeyes came to State College twice last year and were upset both times, losing by four goals each game. This is Penn State's final and most challenging road game. Less than a month later, the Lions will retun to Columbus for the American Lacrosse Conference championship.
3. Virginia (March 7 University Park)
The Lions blew a six goal lead with just over 15 minutes left in the game before the No. 2 Cavaliers came back and forced overtime. UVA won it 12-11, dealing the Penn State its first loss. Look for a heated rematch in Happy Valley.
The Lions blew a six goal lead with just over 15 minutes left in the game before the No. 2 Cavaliers came back and forced overtime. UVA won it 12-11, dealing the Penn State its first loss. Look for a heated rematch in Happy Valley.
2. Florida (April 3 Gainesville)
Though this will be the inaugural season for the Gators, Amanda O'Leary has been recruiting for a few years now and hopes her team will hit the ground running. Penn State won't overlook its trip to Gainesville as it begins a series with a team poised to become a division rival.
Though this will be the inaugural season for the Gators, Amanda O'Leary has been recruiting for a few years now and hopes her team will hit the ground running. Penn State won't overlook its trip to Gainesville as it begins a series with a team poised to become a division rival.
1. Northwestern (April 11 University Park)
This will be the game of the year for the Nittany Lions as they try to knock off a Northwestern team that has won five straight national titles. Last season, the teams met in the regular season in Evanston and in the ALC championsip game in State College. The Wildcats won both games by a combined score of 30-9. Already the preseason No. 1, Northwestern looks to keep its winning streak and dominance over the conference in tact. The Lions pose the biggest threat to a sixth straight title for Northwestern, and more fuel will be added to this fire as the season gets underway.
This will be the game of the year for the Nittany Lions as they try to knock off a Northwestern team that has won five straight national titles. Last season, the teams met in the regular season in Evanston and in the ALC championsip game in State College. The Wildcats won both games by a combined score of 30-9. Already the preseason No. 1, Northwestern looks to keep its winning streak and dominance over the conference in tact. The Lions pose the biggest threat to a sixth straight title for Northwestern, and more fuel will be added to this fire as the season gets underway.
