The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as the No. 25 Penn State women’s gymnastics team earned a coveted spot in the highly anticipated NCAA Michigan Regional. This prestigious event, slated to unfold on April 3 in Ann Arbor, will bring together some of the nation’s most formidable gymnastics programs, setting the stage for an unforgettable display of skill, artistry, and unwavering determination.
Joining the Nittany Lions in their quest for glory will be powerhouse squads from Alabama, Michigan, and Kent State, all vying for the coveted opportunity to advance to the NCAA Championship in Fort Worth, Texas.
The madness of March was in full swing on Wednesday as the Big Ten Tournament tipped off in Minneapolis. In a first-round clash between 11th-seeded Penn State and 14th-seeded Michigan, it was the Nittany Lions who emerged victorious, thanks to a scorching performance from junior guard Zach Hicks.
Hicks was unconscious from beyond the arc, knocking down a career-high six 3-pointers en route to a game-high 20 points. His long-range marksmanship proved to be the difference-maker, as Penn State pulled away in the second half for a 66-57 victory over the struggling Wolverines.
Penn State men’s basketball has cleaned up at the postseason Big Ten awards, with senior point guard Ace Baldwin Jr. taking home some of the conference’s top honors.
Baldwin was named the 2023 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, becoming just the third Nittany Lion ever to earn that accolade. He was also a third-team All-Big Ten selection by both the coaches and media, and earned a spot on the All-Defensive Team.
