Blue & White Brew 8/9: For The Fans

PSU Athletics has announced a partnership with Elevate!

🦁 The Official Daily Newsletter For Penn State Athletics

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

🤼 On the mat
🏐 TV announcements
🦁 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔺 On The Mat. Penn State wrestlers have hit the mat at the Olympics in Paris — tune in today to watch Aaron Brooks and Kyle Dake!

🔺 Tune In. The Big Ten Conference has announced its television schedule for women’s volleyball in 2024, and the Nittany Lions will play on national television at least 12 times!

🔺 One More For Gold. Team USA women’s volleyball took down Brazil with the help of Penn State alum Haleigh Washington on Thursday, and will play Italy on Sunday for a chance at a gold medal!

Washington registered two kills, two blocks and one ace against Brazil.

🔺 Two Fast Laps. Sophomore runner Handal Roban concluded his first trip to the Olympics on Thursday, running a pair of 1:46 marks in the 800m for St. Vincent & the Grenadines.

By qualifying for the Olympics, Roban became Penn State’s first-ever 800m Olympian.

🔺 Got The Call. Penn State women’s soccer goalkeeper Mackenzie Gress has earned a spot on the United States roster for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup!

Photo: Heisman

🔺 Only One. Only 22 more days until Penn State football is back on the field!

Nittany Lion John Cappelletti has his No. 22 retired at Penn State, and for good reason — Cappelletti won the Heisman Trophy in 1973 as part of an undefeated season for the Nittany Lions!

Cappelletti rushed for 1,522 yards and 17 touchdowns in 1973, and finished his Penn State career with 2,639 yards and 29 scores on the ground.

🤔 BLUE & WHITE TRIVIA

Which organization drafted John Cappelletti 11th overall in the 1974 NFL Draft?

Login or Subscribe to participate in polls.

🦁 ONE BIG THING

🔺 For The Fans. Penn State Athletics has announced a partnership with Elevate, with the goal of generating a game day engagement, ticketing, and premium seating and experiences strategy reflective of the passionate Nittany Lion fanbase!

📬 SHARE THE BREW

Do you know a friend or family member who is a Nittany Lion fan? Simply forward them this email and they can sign up to receive the Brew by clicking the link below to subscribe. The Brew is sent every weekday and is completely free!

On Tap This Weekend is brought to you by our friends at Lion Country Lodging, based in State College. With hotels in State College, Carlisle, Camp Hill, Indiana, Clearfield, and Manheim, PA, Lion Country Lodging is everywhere you need to be in Central PA.
Click here to visit them at LionCountryLodging.com

Saturday, August 10
🪄 Magic Show with Richard Benninghoff
🎷 Community Jazz Jam
⚽️ Penn State Men’s Soccer vs. Drexel (EXH) @ 6 p.m.

🏈 COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF — 22 Days
Penn State at West Virginia
📅 August 31, 2024 @ Noon
📺 FOX
🏟 Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium — Morgantown, W.V.

🦁 Have a great weekend, y’all!