Blue & White Brew 8/1: On The World Stage

Today, Penn State had six representatives at the World Aquatics Championships.

🦁 The Official Daily Newsletter For Penn State Athletics

Good morning! It’s August, which means we only have to flip the calendar one more time until football!

What else is steeping in today’s Brew?

🏈 Royster the record-holder
🏒 Hockey Valley
🦁 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔺 All-Timer. Let the countdown continue - We now have 32 days until Penn State hosts West Virginia under the lights at Beaver Stadium!

Did you know: Penn State all-time leading rusher Evan Royster scored 32 touchdowns in his Nittany Lions career!

🔺 Hockey Valley. Penn State women’s hockey is busy coaching up the next generation of Nittany Lions!

🔺 On The World Stage. Penn State was well represented at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan over the past week.

Six current or former Nittany Lions - Eduardo Cisternas (Chile), Emma Harvey (Bermuda), Jack Harvey (Bermuda), Mariano Lazzerini (Chile), Melissa Rodriguez (Mexico) and Shane Ryan (Ireland) - all competed.

Cisternas, notably, set a Chilean national record with his time of 3:53.80 in the 400 Freestyle!

🤔 BLUE & WHITE TRIVIA

Hit The Ground Running. Nicholas Singleton led the Nittany Lions in rushing during his freshman season in 2022.

Do you remember how many yards he gained last year?

Think you’ve got it? Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

🦁 ONE BIG THING

🔺 People Are Watching. The preseason hype for Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton continues to build!

The sophomore from Shillington, Pa., has been named to the watch list for the Maxwell Award, which has been handed out annually since 1937 to the most outstanding player, regardless of position, in FBS football.

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📅 COMING SOON

Thursday, August 17

⚽ Women’s Soccer vs. North Carolina @ 8 p.m. (Home Opener)

Thursday, August 24

⚽ Men’s Soccer at Pittsburgh @ 7 p.m. (Season Opener)

Friday, August 25

🏑 Field Hockey at Virginia @ 6 p.m.

🏐 Women’s Volleyball vs. Florida @ 8 p.m.

Saturday, September 2

🏈 Football vs. West Virginia @ 7:30 p.m. on NBC | Tickets

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 1,061 yards!

🦁 Have a great Tuesday, y’all!