Lady Lions Beef Up Nonconference Schedule | Penn State Basketball News

Penn State women’s basketball is heating up their nonconference slate with home matchups against Saint Joseph’s and James Madison—both formidable foes with strong records and rising momentum. Saint Joseph’s, fresh off a 20-win season and a win over Penn State last year, brings added intrigue with former Nittany Lion Jill Jekot in their ranks. James Madison, a conference champion with 26 wins, is also building a tough schedule, making them a serious test. The Lady Lions also lock in the Paradise Jam tournament in late November, signaling a competitive early season. On the coaching front, graduate assistant Nevaeh Tot joins Tanisha Wright’s staff to bolster depth and experience as they gear up for the 2026-27 season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d1197a289c2e951c