Sports
Updated July 2, 2010 6:22 PM
Missy Doherty was hired as the new head coach of the Penn State women's lacrosse team, the Penn State athletic department announced in a press release Friday. Updated 6:22 PM
Updated June 2, 2010 12:22 PM
Penn State women's lacrosse coach Suzanne Isidor announced her resignation in a press release issued Wednesday by the Penn State athletic department. Updated 12:22 PM
Updated April 30, 2010 4:42 AM
At 3 p.m. Saturday, seven members of the Penn State women's lacrosse team will be hours away from walking off the field after playing their last home game at Jeffrey Field and Penn State.
Updated April 29, 2010 4:49 AM
Steph Ellis has only one thing on her mind regarding Saturday's game -- just beat Temple.
Updated April 28, 2010 4:00 AM
In tight situations when the game is on the line, sophomore midfielder Theresa Zichelli has been the one to come back and fire an amazing shot.
Updated April 27, 2010 4:00 AM
After a 12-7 loss to Johns Hopkins, Penn State women's lacrosse coach Suzanne Isidor stood next to her assistants as they stared at the box score looking frustrated and disappointed.
Updated April 26, 2010 4:50 AM
All season long, Suzanne Isidor and the women's lacrosse players have said the team that wins the draw controls usually wins the game.
Looking straight at the goal, Penn State attacker Laura Lesnick had a open shot off a penalty late in the second half.
Updated April 25, 2010 3:38 PM
No. 17 Penn State fell to Johns Hopkins 12-7 Sunday at Jeffrey Field. The loss was the last conference game for the Nittany Lions who finished 1-4 in the ALC. Updated 3:38 PM
Updated April 23, 2010 4:00 AM
The last conference tune-up for the Nittany Lions has playoff implications.
Updated April 22, 2010 4:49 AM
The past 64 women's lacrosse games have been filled with upsets, heartbreakers and many players donning the blue and white.
Updated April 20, 2010 4:51 AM
Only 71 seconds into the second half of Sunday's game, Brittney Zerhusen found the back of the net for a 10-7 Ohio State lead.
Updated April 19, 2010 4:47 AM
During halftime, coach Suzanne Isidor told the Penn State women's lacrosse team it needed to start playing more aggressive and attack the goal.
Updated April 18, 2010 6:16 PM
The No. 18 Penn State women's lacrosse team beat No. 19 Ohio State, 18-12, in Columbus Sunday afternoon. The win was keyed by a second-half surge in which the Nittany Lions scored 11 goals. Updated 6:16 PM
Updated April 16, 2010 4:00 AM
Three games, three losses. That's how the Penn State women's lacrosse team has faired this season in American Lacrosse Conference play.
Updated April 15, 2010 4:46 AM
Ashley Boccio has had one main goal in college -- beat Northwestern.
Updated April 14, 2010 4:48 AM
Jen Steadman ran down the field and passed the ball to Hayley Sofarnos, who passed it back.
Updated April 13, 2010 4:00 AM
There they stood on the opposing sideline. Members of the Northwestern Wildcats shouting and jumping up and down in their black and purple jerseys -- anticipating the start of the game.
Updated April 12, 2010 4:00 AM
As soon as Hannah Nielsen was announced as the final Penn State assistant coach, the Northwestern fans cheered wildly.
The No. 1 Northwestern Wildcats are known for forcing their opponents to make mistakes.
Updated April 9, 2010 4:50 AM
In her four-year career, Hannah Nielsen terrorized the lacrosse world -- especially ALC rival Penn State.
Updated April 8, 2010 4:52 AM
Theresa Bucci ran across the field as her teammates embraced her after scoring the game-winning goal in the final seconds.
Updated April 7, 2010 9:23 PM
The No.18 Penn State women's lacrosse team defeated the Lehigh Mountain Hawks Wednesday 14-13 in a last-second finish. Updated 9:23 PM
From afar, senior captain Theresa Bucci looked like any other player on the sideline.
Updated April 6, 2010 4:00 AM
Losing is never easy. But losing to a team of mostly freshmen is even worse.
Updated April 5, 2010 4:00 AM
Florida's young and talented team was too much to handle.
Updated April 3, 2010 4:14 PM
The No. 16 Penn State women's lacrosse team (6-3, 0-2 ALC) lost its game to the Florida Gators, 13-11, in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday. Updated 4:14 PM
Updated April 1, 2010 4:52 AM
Many Penn State lacrosse players have called Hannah Nielsen their most challenging rival.
Updated March 31, 2010 4:48 AM
For Maggie Dunbar, it's all about the team.
Updated March 30, 2010 4:00 AM
Coach Suzanne Isidor stood on the sidelines drenched in her navy blue Penn State jacket encouraging her players to finish strong.
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