Penn State returned home to the Bryce Jordan Center on Sunday following a trip to the West Coast that resulted in losses to two of the top teams in the country. The Lady Lions gave up a combined 178 points in those two losses.
The script flipped for Carolyn Kieger’s team Sunday as it rode a strong defensive performance to upset No. 9 Ohio State, 62-59.
The blue and white won the rebounding battle 39-21 — an effort led by Gracie Merkle’s 10 rebounds — closing defensive possessions without allowing second-chance opportunities.
“They’re very aggressive on the offensive glass, and holding them to two offensive rebounds was phenomenal,” Kieger said.