Penn State women’s hockey falls in triple OT to Quinnipiac

In this Jan. 5, 2018 photo the sun goes down over the Pegula Ice Arena before an NCAA hockey game between Penn State University and the University of Wisconsin…

In this Jan. 5, 2018 photo the sun goes down over the Pegula Ice Arena before an NCAA hockey game between Penn State University and the University of Wisconsin in State College, Pa. Penn State alumnus and owner of the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres and NFL’s Buffalo Bills, Terry Pegula and his wife donated $100 million to Penn State University eight years ago to fund the creation of men’s and women’s Division I hockey programs beginning in 2012-1013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

by: Anderley Penwell

Posted: Mar 9, 2023 / 10:55 PM EST

Updated: Mar 9, 2023 / 10:57 PM EST

COLUMBUS, Oh. (WTAJ) — No. 10 Penn State women’s hockey fell 3-2 in triple overtime to no. 8 Quinnipiac in the NCAA Hockey Tournament.

This was the second-longest game in NCAA tournament history.

The Nittany Lions took a 2-1 lead in the second period off an Olivia Wallin power-play goal, but Quinnipiac’s Kate Reilly forced overtime off a third period goal.

Penn State finishes the year with a 28-8-2 record and this was their first appearance in the NCAA tournament.

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