UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The fourth-ranked Penn State men's lacrosse team begins their 2024 campaign on Saturday, Feb. 3 against Colgate at noon.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Date: Saturday, February 3
Place: Panzer Stadium | University Park, Pa.
Time: Noon
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Live Statistics: Saturday
Tickets: ALL PENN STATE MEN'S LACROSSE HOME GAMES WILL BE FREE ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC
Game Notes: Penn State | Colgate
Parking: Fans can park in Stadium West, Jordan East and Porter North lots.
- Fans can use the park mobile app by clicking HERE to purchase parking prior to game-time.
- TAILGATING IS NOT PERMITTED IN CAMPUS PARKING LOTS. All drive lanes must be open to two- way traffic.
- Setting up chairs, tents, etc. in parking spaces is prohibited. University Policy AD18 prohibits the use of alcohol on campus.
- No charge with a valid Penn State parking permit
- Guests must present their ParkMobile QR code to event parking staff on their mobile device, if requested. Printed permits from the ParkMobile website will also be accepted.
- Prepaid parking available through https://psu.parkmobile.io/panzer-stadium
- $5.50 through day before event, $10 day of event until two hours before the start of each event
- Season parking packages available.
- $40 for men's lacrosse for all regular season games (does NOT include post- season games)
- Day-of event payment also available using in-lot pay stations or the ParkMobile app (zone no. 95112 beginning two hours before the event)
- On days when lacrosse overlaps with a men's basketball, women's basketball, or men's hockey game, ParkMobile prepayment and zone parking and pay station parking for lacrosse will end two hours before those events, and cash only payment ($10) will be collected at the lots by attendants for those without a valid permit or prepayment. When lacrosse games overlap with a Bryce Jordan Center concert/show, day-of-event payment may be as high as $30 for those without a permit or prepayment.
IMPORTANT PARKING REMINDER
- All vehicles must be parked with the license plate facing the drive aisle located closest to the parking space so that payment can be verified by parking enforcement staff.
SERIES HISTORY
• Penn State leads the series 14-9 as they last faced the Raiders on March 13, 2007 when the Nittany Lions defeated Colgate 7-4.
SCOUTING COLGATE
- Colgate enters their first match this season against Penn State.
- In the 2023 season, the Colgate lacrosse team wrapped up their season with a 2-9 overall record and 2-6 record in Patriot League play.
- The Raiders return their top point man from last season Rory Connor who led the team with 37 points off 26 goals and 11 assists.
- Colgate also returns their top goaltender in Matt LaCombe who tallied a 2-9 record with a save percentage of .500 and GAA of 12.13.
PRESEASON ALL-AMERICANS
- The Penn State men's lacrosse team placed five members on the USA Lacrosse and Inside Lacrosse Preseason All-America teams.
- TJ Malone, Grant Haus, Matt Traynor, Jack Fracyon, and Jack Posey each earned a spot on the teams.
NEW FACES TO THE TEAM
- The team welcomed 12 freshmen to the roster which includes All-American Kyle Lehman.
- Penn State also added four transfers from across the nation to the squad for 2024.
- Newest addition Wesley Scurci transferred in from Lindenwood and joined the team in December.
- Meanwhile Penn State retains most of its key players from last year's national semifinal run including TJ Malone, Matt Traynor, Grant Haus, Jack Fracyon and Jack Posey.
HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR 2024
- Penn State was selected to finished second in the 2024 Big Ten Men's Lacrosse Preseason Poll as it was announced on Thursday.
- Jack Fracyon, TJ Malone, and Matt Traynor were all named Big Ten Players to Watch in 2024.
- The Nittany Lions were also ranked fourth nationally in every lacrosse preseason poll.
UP NEXT
- Penn State stays home to host Villanova on Saturday, February 10 at 12 p.m.