Athletics News

Terriers Sweep Past Lions
Terriers Sweep Past Lions

March 27, 2024

HIRAM, Ohio – On Wednesday evening, the Penn State Altoona men’s volleyball team faced off against Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Hiram College, and the Lions fell 3-0 to the Terriers in the Price Gymnasium.

Susquehanna Quiets Lions’ Bats in Wednesday Doubleheader
Susquehanna Quiets Lions’ Bats in Wednesday Doubleheader

March 27, 2024

SELINSGROVE, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona softball team was held to just two runs in Wednesday afternoon’s doubleheader with non-conference opponent Susquehanna University at Sassafras Field, leading to a loss by the Lions in each game.

Men’s Tennis Sweeps Mounties for Second AMCC Win
Men’s Tennis Sweeps Mounties for Second AMCC Win

March 26, 2024

CRESSON, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona men’s tennis team earned its second straight 9-0 win, as the Lions swept Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Mount Aloysius College on Tuesday afternoon at the Walker Athletic Complex.

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Lions Sweep Waynesburg in Home Doubleheader

March 26, 2024

ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona baseball team returned home on Tuesday afternoon and recorded its first doubleheader sweep of the season, as the Lions won both ends of a twinbill with non-conference opponent Waynesburg University at Stewart Athletic Field.

Burns, Figard Earn Spots on CSC Academic All-District Team
Burns, Figard Earn Spots on CSC Academic All-District Team

March 26, 2024

GREENWOOD, Ind. – Penn State Altoona women’s basketball sophomores Jess Burns (South Fayette, PA/South Fayette) and Camryn Figard (Hollidaysburg, PA/Hollidaysburg) were recognized for their success in the classroom on Tuesday, when both student-athletes were named to the College Sports Communicators’ Division III Academic All-District team.

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Falcons Roll Past Lions in Monday Tilt

March 25, 2024

GRANTHAM, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona baseball team returned to action on Monday afternoon, when it suffered a 9-3 loss to Messiah University in a single, nine-inning game at Starry Baseball Field.

Nike/BSN Store Open!
Nike/BSN Store Open!

March 25, 2024

The Penn State Altoona Athletics Nike/BSN team store, sponsored by Penn State Altoona's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, is open!

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Lions Sweep Wells for Third AMCC Win

March 22, 2024

ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona men’s volleyball team got back in the win column Friday night, when the Lions posted a three-set victory over visiting Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Wells College in the Adler Arena.

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Jarrett Gardner
Student-Athlete Spotlight: Jarrett Gardner

March 21, 2024

The student-athlete spotlight is a monthly Q&A feature from the Penn State Altoona Athletics Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee.

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St. Vincent Comes Back to Deal Lions 3-2 Loss

March 20, 2024

ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona men’s volleyball team took on Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Saint Vincent College on Wednesday night in Adler Arena, and the visiting Bearcats came back from two sets down to hand the Lions a 3-2 loss.

Men’s Tennis Makes Schedule Adjustments
Men’s Tennis Makes Schedule Adjustments

March 20, 2024

ALTOONA, Pa. – On Wednesday, the Penn State Altoona men’s tennis team announced a pair of changes to its schedule for the rest of the week.

Inclement Weather Halts Wednesday Baseball Games
Inclement Weather Halts Wednesday Baseball Games

March 20, 2024

ALTOONA, Pa. – A combination of rain, snow, wind, and lightning derailed the Penn State Altoona baseball team’s home doubleheader with non-conference opponent Wilson College on Wednesday afternoon at Stewart Athletic Field.

Lions Rally for 8-5 Win in Home Opener
Lions Rally for 8-5 Win in Home Opener

March 19, 2024

ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona baseball team faced a 4-1 deficit after six innings in its home opener at Stewart Athletic Field on Tuesday afternoon, but the Lions dug out of their hole to defeat Hobart College 8-5.

Tuesday Tennis Postponed
Tuesday Tennis Postponed

March 19, 2024

BEAVER FALLS, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona men's tennis team's match on the road against non-conference opponent Geneva College, scheduled for today, Tuesday, March 19, has been postponed.

Chronister Picked as AMCC Player of the Week
Chronister Picked as AMCC Player of the Week

March 18, 2024

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona men’s tennis freshman Andrew Chronister (York, PA/Dallastown) was announced as the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Player of the Week on Monday.

Ebersole Named AMCC Defensive Player of the Week
Ebersole Named AMCC Defensive Player of the Week

March 18, 2024

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona senior middle blocker Connor Ebersole (Altoona, PA/Bishop Guilfoyle) was chosen as the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Defensive Player of the Week in men’s volleyball on Monday.