The purpose of a challenging non-conference schedule for coach Erica Dambach and the Nittany Lions is to iron out imperfections and prepare the team before heading into Big Ten play.
No. 4 Penn State encounters its next challenge Saturday night when the Nittany Lions enter their showdown with No. 6 West Virginia.
Both squads enter the match victorious in its most recent game --- Penn State a 4-2 win over Arkansas and the Mountaineers with a 3-0 victory against Duquesne.
Penn State, undefeated on the young season, is still trying to find its perfect backline rotation before it gears up for the long stretch of conference play.