🦁 The Official Daily Newsletter For Penn State Athletics

Good morning, Nittany Lions! It’s great to see Jahan Dotson back in the end zone!

What else are we serving up in today’s Brew?

🏀 More from Media Day
⚽ Women head west
🦁 And much, much more!

With the U.S. facing a national blood supply crisis, Nittany Lions across the country are being called to action. 

Donate blood between Aug. 12 and Dec. 4, then log your donation for Penn State to help us compete for a $1 million grant through the Abbott and Big Ten “We Give Blood” drive.

Every donation counts. Let’s show the country what Nittany Nation can do!

🔺 Happy Valley Hoopers! Penn State women’s basketball unveiled its new adidas uniforms on Wednesday at Big Ten Media Day in Chicago!

📱 SOCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: Lady Lions at Big Ten Media Day

🔺 Men Take On Media Day! Today is Penn State men’s basketball’s turn at Big Ten Media Day in Chicago, with head coach Mike Rhoades, Brant Byers and Ivan Juric representing the Nittany Lions!

🔺 Western Swing! Penn State women’s soccer takes a trip to the Pacific Northwest this weekend for a pair of Big Ten matches, playing at Oregon (6-4-2, 1-4-1 B1G) today at 9 p.m. ET before visiting No. 13 Washington (9-1-2, 4-1-1 B1G) on Sunday afternoon!

⚽ PREVIEW: MATCH DAY — Penn State WSOC at Oregon

🔺 Leading Lion! Penn State cross country’s Nick Sloff has been named the Big Ten Men’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week after winning the men’s 8K Gold Race at the Paul Short Run last weekend!

👟 READ MORE: Sloff Named Big Ten Athlete of the Week

🔺 Serving Lion! Penn State men’s tennis’ Emil Matikainen went undefeated in singles last weekend at the Penn State Men’s Tennis Invitational and has earned Big Ten Player of the Week honors for his work!

🎾 READ MORE: Men’s Tennis Emil Matikainen Named Big Ten Player of the Week

🔺 Swimming Lions! Penn State men’s swimming and diving brought home a pair of Big Ten weekly awards on Wednesday, with Danny McGaughey and Pedro Medrado earning Freshman of the Week and Diver of the Week, respectively!

🏊 READ MORE: Medrado, McGaughey Claim Big Ten Weekly Honors

Nothing says game day in Happy Valley like a trip to the grocery store, a grill billowing smoke and Nittany Lions fans ready to dig in. Before you head to the tailgate, grab what you need for these Bacon Wrapped Ribs. Packed with smoky, savory flavor, they’re a game-day favorite that shows just how much pork can do. Go check out whypapork.com for more recipes to feed your team this season!

🔺 White Out Week! We cant wait for Saturday at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium!

Thursday, October 8
⚽ Women’s Soccer at Oregon @ 9 p.m. | B1G+

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🦁 Have a great Thursday, everyone!