With a team full of mostly underclassmen, there were only six seniors on the 2025 Penn State roster. While they fell short of their playoff aspirations, they all performed well throughout their final season in Happy Valley.
The Nittany Lions ended their campaign eighth in the standings at 7-10 and a 2-6 conference record.
Ella Jennes
The Aerdenhout, Netherlands, native delivered the best season of her Penn State career in her last go-around. She was tied with Natalie Freeman for most goals on the team with seven, which is a stark improvement from having just a combined two goals in her previous three seasons.
The midfielder and forward caught fire in the last few games. In Penn State’s blowout 8-0 win against Lock Haven, Jennes notched a hat trick. She also left her career on a high note as she found the back of the net in the Nittany Lions’ season finale against Rutgers.
Forward Ella Jennes (17) runs with the ball during the Penn State field hockey game against Indiana at the Penn State Field Hockey Complex on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 in University Park, Pa. The Bisons beat the Nittany Lions 3-1.
Matthew Kemper
Jennes was one of the most valuable players for the blue and white throughout the season, finishing with 14 points, the second-highest total on the squad.
Madison Tambroni
While the midfielder had a slightly smaller role in her final season, her presence was still felt. The State College, Pennsylvania, native played in all 17 games and started in 16 during her junior season, while she appeared in 14 games and started in five for the 2025 campaign.
She was an anchor on Penn State’s defense and finished with one assist. Throughout her tenure with the blue and white, she totaled six assists in 51 games played.
Tambroni also earned Penn State’s Big Ten Sportsmanship Award in her final year.
Aubrey Semler
The forward was given a large role in the Nittany Lions’ defense for her senior year. She appeared in all 17 games and started in 15.
The Allentown, Pennsylvania, native made an impact as she finished with eight total points, tied for fourth most on the team. Semler scored the most goals in her career with three in games against Kent State, Michigan and Lock Haven.
Forward Aubrey Semler (15) watches the ball during the Penn State field hockey game against Bucknell at the Penn State Field Hockey Complex on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 in University Park, Pa. The Nittany Lions beat the Bisons 2-1.
Matthew Kemper
She also had her first career assist this season and delivered two overall. Over five seasons, she totaled five goals for the blue and white.
Sophia Mannino
The Doylestown, Pennsylvania, native was awarded for her outstanding senior season. The midfielder earned a second-team All-Big Ten selection.
She started all 13 of the blue and white’s 17 games she played in, and totaled three points off one goal and one assist.
Despite suffering multiple injuries throughout her career, Mannino persevered and was an anchor on Penn State’s defense in all 67 games she played in.
Morgan McMenamin
The forward provided good defense in her final season with the Nittany Lions. While she didn’t start in any games, she appeared in 14 and finished with three points off one goal in a game against Syracuse and one assist.
The Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, native played in 46 games over her four seasons and totaled two goals, the other one being in her junior year.
Forward Morgan McMenamin (9) passes the ball upfield during the Penn State field hockey game against Indiana at the Penn State Field Hockey Complex on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in University Park, Pa. Penn State defeated Indiana 3-2.
Joey Tiger
Anouk Knuvers
After missing the entire 2024 season due to injury, the back returned and played in 15 games and started 12. The ‘s–Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, native was efficient on both sides of the ball and scored her first career goal against Saint Joseph’s.
She had a major role throughout her time in Happy Valley, as she appeared in 68 games.
With six seniors departing, there’ll be big shoes to fill for the 2026 season.
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