Penn State Women's Hockey Makes History

A historic night for Penn State's Kaitlyn MacBean

Penn State's Kaitlyn MacBean had a night to remember on Saturday, February 11th, 2023, against West Virginia University.

The senior forward scored three goals in the Nittany Lions' 6-2 win, becoming just the second player in program history to record a hat trick.

MacBean's performance was all the more impressive considering that she had not scored a goal in her previous three games.

Kaitlyn MacBean's Impressive Offensive Resume

MacBean has been one of the most prolific scorers in the NCAA this season, ranking among the top 10 in goals per game.

She has also been a key contributor to Penn State's success, helping the Nittany Lions to a 20-8-1 record this season.

With her hat trick against West Virginia, MacBean now has 21 goals on the season, which is tied for the most in the NCAA.

Penn State's Historic Season

Penn State's win over West Virginia was their 20th of the season, which is the most in program history.

The Nittany Lions are now ranked No. 5 in the country and are in contention for their first NCAA Tournament berth.

MacBean's hat trick was a major factor in Penn State's victory, and it helped to cement her place as one of the best players in the country.