The Penn State Women's Volleyball team is building on a successful 2015 when the Nittany Lions made it through to Round 3 in the tournament. As of of nine teams from the Big Ten Conference to make the postseason, Russ Rose's squad has their work cut out for them in 2016.
Junior Haleigh Washington is a HERO Sports Preseason All-America selection, leading Penn State in kills last season with 302.
Penn State's Haleigh Washington is among the top players in all of women's volleyball. (Photo Courtesy: PSU Athletics)
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PENN STATE WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL SNAPSHOT
Head Coach: Russ Rose
2015 Finish: 28-6
2015 Conference Finish: 15-5 (4th)
Projected 2016 Conference Finish: 5th
Key Players: Ali Frantti, Haleigh Washington
Season Opener: Penn State Classic vs. West Virginia — Aug. 26.