Athletics News

Spring Sport Athletes Earn Spots on AMCC Sportsmanship Team
Spring Sport Athletes Earn Spots on AMCC Sportsmanship Team

May 21, 2026

LATROBE, Pa. - Each of Penn State Altoona’s four spring sports was represented on the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Donna Ledwin Spring All-Sportsmanship Team, which was announced on Thursday afternoon.  

Best Named to NFCA All-Region Team
Best Named to NFCA All-Region Team

May 15, 2026

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – More postseason softball honors rolled in on Friday afternoon, when Penn State Altoona junior outfielder Riley Best (Coalport, PA/Glendale) was selected to the second team of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division III All-Region VII team.

Four Women’s Tennis Student-Athletes Picked for CSC Academic Honors
Four Women’s Tennis Student-Athletes Picked for CSC Academic Honors

May 12, 2026

GREENWOOD, Ind. – Four student-athletes on the Penn State Altoona women’s tennis team were honored for their academic achievements on Tuesday afternoon, when the College Sports Communicators announced the NCAA Division III Academic All-District tennis teams.

Five Lions Voted to All-AMCC Baseball Team
Five Lions Voted to All-AMCC Baseball Team

May 12, 2026

LATROBE, Pa. – Five Penn State Altoona baseball players were voted to the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s all-conference team, which was released by the league office on Tuesday morning.

Best Wins Player of the Year, Six Lions Voted to Softball All-Conference Team
Best Wins Player of the Year, Six Lions Voted to Softball All-Conference Team

May 12, 2026

LATROBE, Pa. – A total of six Penn State Altoona softball student-athletes earned All-Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference recognition on Tuesday, when the league office released its postseason awards in the sport.

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2026 Athletics Honors Ceremony Recap

May 11, 2026

The Penn State Altoona Athletics department hosted the 2025-26 Intercollegiate Athletics Honors Ceremony on Sunday, May 3 in the Adler Arena. The annual event featured an array of awards, recognizing student-athletes from Penn State Altoona’s 19 NCAA Division III programs for their athletic and academic achievements over the past year.

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Lions' Comeback Falls Short in AMCC Championship Game

May 09, 2026

DUBOIS, Pa. - The No. 2 seed Penn State Altoona softball team’s 2026 season came to an end on Saturday afternoon, when the Lions were defeated by No. 1 seed Penn State Behrend in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Championship at Rose and Dennis Heindl Memorial Field.  

Softball Wins in Day Two, Advances to AMCC Championship
Softball Wins in Day Two, Advances to AMCC Championship

May 08, 2026

DUBOIS, Pa. - The Penn State Altoona softball team won both of their games on their second day of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Championship tournament at Rose & Dennis Heindl Memorial Field. 

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Softball Loses in Day Two of AMCC Tournament

May 07, 2026

DUBOIS. Pa. - The No. 2 seed Penn State Altoona softball team competed on day two of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Championship tournament on Thursday, getting upset by No. 6 seed Mount Aloysius. 

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Karli Storm
Student-Athlete Spotlight: Karli Storm

May 05, 2026

Here is the latest edition of the student-athlete spotlight series! Learn more about softball senior Karli Storm and her experiences at Penn State Altoona.

Lions’ Season Ends with Losses at Hilbert
Lions’ Season Ends with Losses at Hilbert

May 02, 2026

HAMBURG, N.Y. – The Penn State Altoona baseball team saw its 2026 season come to a conclusion on Saturday afternoon, when the Lions were swept in a doubleheader by Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Hilbert College at the FSSJ Complex.

Athletics Honors Ceremony Live Stream
Athletics Honors Ceremony Live Stream

May 01, 2026

The 2026 Penn State Altoona Athletics Honors Ceremony, held this Sunday, May 3, at 1 p.m. in Adler Arena, will be streamed live.

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Lions Split with Eagles in Thursday Doubleheader

April 30, 2026

HUNTINGDON, Pa. - The Penn State Altoona baseball team finished their three-game series with Juniata College Thursday afternoon, splitting with the Eagles at Langdon Goodale Field. 

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Senior Day Sweep for Softball

April 28, 2026

ALTOONA, Pa. - The Penn State Altoona softball team hosted senior day on Tuesday afternoon at Stewart Athletic Field, where the Lions swept Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference rival Mount Aloysius College with scores of 2-0 and 5-3. 

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Late Runs Not Enough as Baseball Loses 15-5

April 27, 2026

HUNTINGDON, Pa. - The Penn State Altoona baseball team took a break from their conference schedule Monday afternoon to compete against non-conference opponent Juniata College at Langdon Goodale Field, where they lost 15-5. 

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Softball Stumbles at Behrend

April 26, 2026

ERIE, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona softball team had its six-game win streak snapped on Sunday afternoon, when the Lions suffered a pair of losses at the hands of Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Penn State Behrend.