Penn State’s defense struggled to deliver in key moments Sunday afternoon, falling 6-3 to No. 15 UCLA at Jackie Robinson Stadium.
Through the early innings against UCLA, Penn State’s defense struggled to find consistency, a factor that contributed to extended opportunities for the Bruins.
While Penn State was able to execute a clean double play in the first and second innings to halt the Bruins' momentum temporarily, the defense lacked the sharpness needed to control the game’s pace. Although there were stretches where the defense settled in, the Nittany Lions were unable to maintain control over long innings.