Blue & White Brew 9/6: Embracing The Captaincy

Today, Penn State field hockey is being led by fifth-year player Carly Gannon.

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Penn State Brew Crew
September 06, 2023

🦁 The Official Daily Newsletter For Penn State Athletics

Good morning! Penn State football is 1-0.

What else is steeping in today’s Brew?

🏑 Becoming a captain
🏈 Allar earns weekly award
🦁 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Five Years Of Fun. Penn State field hockey tri-captain Carly Gannon is in her fifth year as a Nittany Lion, and first as a captain.

She gains comfort in the role with each passing day, and has embraced the newfound responsibilities that captaincy brings.

🔺 That’s Our QB. You may know Drew Allar as Penn State QB1.

🔺 Leaderboard Leap. Penn State men’s golf shot a 4-under 284 in Tuesday’s final round of the Marquette Intercollegiate, jumping all the way up to eighth place at the tournament.

Patrick Sheehan led the way for the Nittany Lions, finishing tied for sixth at an even par 216.

🔺 Matchups Announced. The Penn State women’s basketball non-conference schedule has been announced, and it is packed with home contests!

The Nittany Lions will play 11 con-conference games, with seven in the Bryce Jordan Center.

🤔 BLUE & WHITE TRIVIA

It’s A Major Award. Penn State quarterback Drew Allar was just named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week.

Who was the last Nittany Lion to win the award?

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

🦁 ONE BIG THING

🔺 Students, Get Those Tickets. If you’re reading this, there is less than one week left until student season tickets for Penn State men’s hockey go on sale!

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📅 UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Wednesday, September 6

No Scheduled Events

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Sean Clifford!

Clifford was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week on October 24, 2022.

🦁 Have a great Wednesday, y’all!