The picture is now very clear for Penn State.
After completing its seven nonconference matches with a record of 4-3-0, the Nittany Lions will move into Big Ten regular season play.
The beginning of the season is important for all teams, however, and the blue and white feel they have found their team’s identity.
“I think we know who we are, and what we need to work on,” coach Erica Dambach said. “But we got work to do.”
Penn State has always put together a tough out-of-conference schedule by design, in preparation for the conference season.