Athletics News

Saturday Softball Games at Wells Cancelled
Saturday Softball Games at Wells Cancelled

April 30, 2024

In light of the upcoming closure of Wells College, Penn State Altoona softball's doubleheader at its Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent, scheduled to happen this Saturday, May 4, has been cancelled.

Maynard Selected AMCC Pitcher of the Week
Maynard Selected AMCC Pitcher of the Week

April 29, 2024

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona softball’s sophomore right-handed pitcher Madalyn Maynard (Towanda, PA/Towanda) was named the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Pitcher of the Week on Monday afternoon.

Wrestling Team Store Open!
Wrestling Team Store Open!

April 29, 2024

The Penn State Altoona wrestling team store is open for business!

Baseball Ends Regular Season with Senior Day Split
Baseball Ends Regular Season with Senior Day Split

April 28, 2024

ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona baseball team ended its 2024 regular season schedule at home on Sunday afternoon, when the Lions hosted first-year Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Wells College for a doubleheader at Stewart Athletic Field.

Athletics Honors Ceremony Live Stream Info
Athletics Honors Ceremony Live Stream Info

April 28, 2024

Penn State Altoona will stream live video of its annual Athletics Honors Ceremony, which is set to happen tonight, Sunday, April 28, at 5:30 p.m. in Adler Arena.

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Softball Sweeps Hawks in Senior Day Twinbill

April 27, 2024

CLAYSBURG, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona softball team sent its senior players off with a pair of wins Saturday afternoon, when the Lions swept Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Hilbert College in a doubleheader at Claysburg-Kimmel High School on Altoona’s Senior Day.

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Hawks Quiet Lions’ Bats in Doubleheader Sweep

April 26, 2024

HAMBURG, N.Y. – The Penn State Altoona baseball team was limited to two runs and nine hits over 16 innings on Friday afternoon, and Hilbert College took advantage by posting a doubleheader sweep over the Lions in Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference action as FSSJ Field.

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Softball Edges Juniata 6-4 in Last Non-Conference Game

April 25, 2024

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona softball team hit the road for its final non-conference game of the 2024 season on Thursday afternoon, when the Lions rallied for a 6-4 victory over Juniata College at West End Field.

White Announced as Head Coach of Penn State Altoona Wrestling Program
White Announced as Head Coach of Penn State Altoona Wrestling Program

April 25, 2024

ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona Athletics announced on Thursday the hiring of Tyshawn White to be the head coach of its NCAA Division III men’s and women’s wrestling program.

Baseball Sweeps Rival Mounties
Baseball Sweeps Rival Mounties

April 24, 2024

CRESSON, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona baseball team posted a big doubleheader sweep on the road Wednesday, recording a pair of wins over nearby rival Mount Aloysius College, the first-place team in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference standings, at Calandra-Smith Field.

Lions Split Twinbill with Mounties
Lions Split Twinbill with Mounties

April 23, 2024

ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona softball team returned home on Tuesday after competing on the road since April 16, and the Lions split a doubleheader with Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Mount Aloysius College at Stewart Athletic Field.

Chronister, Stern Headline Men’s Tennis All-Conference Team
Chronister, Stern Headline Men’s Tennis All-Conference Team

April 23, 2024

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona men’s tennis freshman Andrew Chronister (York, PA/Dallastown) was voted the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Newcomer of the Year and co-Player of the Year, while head coach Megan Stern was chosen as the Coach of the Year, highlighting eight Lions recognized in the league’s postseason awards, which were released on Tuesday morning.

Men’s Golf Finishes Regular Season at Emory Invite
Men’s Golf Finishes Regular Season at Emory Invite

April 21, 2024

CONYERS, Ga. – The Penn State Altoona men’s golf team wrapped up its 2023-24 regular season schedule on Sunday, competing in the second and final day of this weekend’s Emory University Spring Invitational at Cherokee Run Golf Club.

Men’s Tennis Edged 5-4 in AMCC Title Match
Men’s Tennis Edged 5-4 in AMCC Title Match

April 21, 2024

ERIE, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona men’s tennis team’s 2023-24 season came to an end on Sunday afternoon, when the Lions suffered a 5-4 loss to Penn State Behrend in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference championship match at Westwood Racquet Club.

Men’s Tennis Earns Championship Berth in Win Over Bobcats
Men’s Tennis Earns Championship Berth in Win Over Bobcats

April 20, 2024

ERIE, Pa. – The No. 2 seed Penn State Altoona men’s tennis team overpowered No. 3 seed Pitt-Greensburg 5-0 in Saturday evening’s Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Tournament semifinal match at Westwood Racquet Club.

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Baseball Splits with Behrend

April 20, 2024

ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona baseball team returned home on Saturday afternoon to host Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Penn State Behrend in a doubleheader at Stewart Athletic Field.