For its first series away from Medlar Field at Lubrano Park since March 14, Penn State traveled to Champaign to face Illinois for a three-game Easter weekend series.
In a back-and-forth game, highlighted by Penn State’s bullpen struggles, the Nittany Lions fell to Illinois in Game 1 with a final score of 14-10
The Nittany Lions’ fielding struggles continued into the series against the Illini, with right fielder Adam Cecere dropping a routine pop fly after calling off second baseman Kyle Hannon.
Despite winning its most recent outing in a convincing 10-1 final against Pitt, the blue and white committed three errors.