For the first time since opening weekend, Penn State won its third consecutive game.
The Nittany Lions defeated Villanova 7-4 in a rain-shortened 7.5 inning contest, edging out the Wildcats on offense. It is the third consecutive win for the Nittany Lions since February when they swept Elon.
Freshman Kyle Virbitsky got his first career start in the matchup and was solid. The right-hander tossed 4.1 innings, allowing three runs on seven hits while striking out three.
He was opposed by right-hander Cameron Mathes, who also got his first career starting nod. The freshman lasted just two innings, allowing one run on no hits while striking out two.