Nittany Nation Invades St. Louis: Penn State’s Women’s Soccer Team Triumphs Over Saint Louis

Nittany Nation Invades St. Louis: Penn State’s Women’s Soccer Team Triumphs Over Saint Louis

The Penn State Nittany Lions women’s soccer team made a significant impact in St. Louis, Missouri, with a commanding 3-1 victory over the 19th-ranked Saint Louis Billikens on September 1, 2024. This match marked a rematch of their intense 2023 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 encounter, where Penn State had previously edged out Saint Louis in overtime.

Redshirt senior forward Kaitlyn MacBean led the charge for the Nittany Lions, delivering a stellar performance that included a hat trick—the 25th in the program’s history. Her three-goal feat not only secured the win but also extended her personal goal-scoring streak to seven consecutive matches, tying her for the third-longest in Penn State’s history.

This victory continued Penn State’s dominance over Atlantic 10 Conference teams, maintaining an unblemished 18-0 record against A-10 opponents. The win also contributed to the Nittany Lions’ impressive streak of 30 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, underscoring the program’s consistent excellence.

The match, held at Hermann Stadium in St. Louis, drew a significant crowd, with many Penn State supporters making the trip to cheer on their team. The strong showing by the Nittany Lions and their fans highlighted the widespread support and enthusiasm that “Nittany Nation” brings to every game, regardless of location.

As the season progresses, the Nittany Lions aim to build on this momentum, with aspirations of advancing further in the NCAA Tournament and continuing to showcase the strength and unity of Nittany Nation across the country.