The Nittany Lions traveled down to Florida to take on the No. 7 Blue Devils in the NFCA Leadoff Classic.
Penn State fell to Duke 7-0, struggling to generate offense as the Blue Devils controlled the game from start to finish.
Freshman pitcher Abigail Britton made an impressive collegiate debut, striking out the first batter she faced. Penn State’s defense backed her up, quickly shutting down the top of the inning.
Saint Francis transfer Kaylie Walters was the first Nittany Lion to step up to the plate. Despite Walters hitting a single, two outs followed before she was caught stealing.