By Tom Shively, GoPSUsports.com student staff writer
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Penn State cruised to a 10-0 mark in nonconference play, including two victories over defending national champion Stanford and seven straight-set wins.
However, that's now in the rearview mirror, as the Nittany Lions shift their focus to Big Ten opponents and taking home a conference championship.
Conference play presents some unique challenges, as the talent level across the league is among the highest in the country. Teams are more familiar with one another, which can lead to more unpredictability night in and night out.