Sophia Smith helped lead USA to the gold medal match, scoring the game-winning goal in the 95th minute.
Penn State alums Sam Coffey and Alyssa Naeher started for Team USA in its semi-final contest against Germany.
For the United States, Naeher was in net, saving all seven of the shots she faced. Coffey left the scoresheet blank, recording no goals or assists.
On Germany’s side of the pitch, former Nittany Lion Laura Freigang subbed in at the 69th minute.
In extra time, Naeher made the save of the match, getting her foot on a Germany header in the 120th minute to keep the lead.