Pennsylvania State University

Athletics

Penn State's mascot is the Nittany Lion. It participates in the NCAA Division I-A and in the Big Ten Conference. Penn State has a large football following and attracts tens of thousands of visitors to its campus, the area around which is also known as "Happy Valley," for tailgating and games on autumn Saturdays in Beaver Stadium. The stadium is the second largest in the country with a seating capacity of over 107,282. The largest crowd ever at Beaver Stadium was on September 14, 2002, as 110,753 watched the Nittany Lions defeat the University of Nebraska by a score of 40-7. Penn State has a strong history in both men's and women's volleyball. In 1994, Penn State became the first team outside of the state of California to win a NCAA division I national championship in men's volleyball. Penn State's women's volleyball team has won 8 Big Ten championships in 14 years, including the 2003 & 2004 titles, and was the NCAA division I national champion in 1999. Penn State also has the nation's 2nd best indoor track, named the Horacefelt Indoor Facility.

Related Topics:
Nittany Lion - NCAA - Big Ten Conference - Beaver Stadium - September 14 - 2002 - University of Nebraska

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Related Topics:
Bryce Jordan Center - Nittwits - Basketball - Big Ten Conference

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