Blue & White Brew 6/26: Softball Doubled Down!

The Nittany Lions have been fantastic at the plate!


🦁 The Official Daily Newsletter For Penn State Athletics

Good morning, Nittany Lions! Get to know new Lady Lion Ava Black!

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

⚾ Certified All-American
🥎 Softball doubles down
🦁 And much, much more!

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Saturday, June 27
🦁 WE ARE Weekend 2026

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📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Celebrate With Us! A new chapter begins July 1 and Nittany Nation is invited to celebrate!

Penn State Athletics is marking the moment with a series of exclusive fan experiences at Pegula Ice Arena, where fans can shop new merchandise, celebrate championship moments and enjoy a limited-edition Creamery flavor.

🔺 B1G Medals! Levi Haines of the Penn State Wrestling team and Tessa Janecke of the Penn State Women's Hockey team were named recipients of the Big Ten Medal of Honor on Thursday afternoon!

🔺 Keep ‘Em Coming! Penn State baseball’s Michael Anderson has earned another All-American honor, this one from the College Baseball Foundation!

🔺 Double Down! Penn State softball had its best-ever offensive season in 2025 — and then one-upped itself in 2026!

🔺 New To Town! Penn State women’s basketball head coach Tanisha Wright has announced the signing of freshman Ashlee Brown to the 2026-27 roster!

Brown spent her senior season playing for Example Academy in Frankfurt, Ill. She helped her team to the Elite 8 in the Grind Session Women’s World Championship in 2025-26. In January, Brown was named a McDonald All-American nominee.

🦁 ONE BIG THING

🔺 Repping The Number! Penn State men’s lacrosse’s Patrick Keenan will wear No. 11 next season for the Nittany Lions!

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🦁 Have a great weekend, everyone!