Friday Matchups Officially Begin Wildcats' NCAA Era
Published 09.01.2014
– Photos by Larry D. Kauffman, digital publishing specialist/photographer

Pretty in pink (and Wildcat blue), a young fan dons her souvenir shades and grabs a logo "tattoo."

Our favorite feline greets a spectator.

A lineup under the lights

Students congregate in the land of the free stuff.

Penn College Pride at pregame

Reaching for the sky

A formidable Loralee E. Lindemuth, of Tidioute, faces the opposition at the net.

Samantha L. Pogash, of St. Clair, with one of her seven kills on the evening

Jami Hughes, assistant director of athletics/sports information director, with the Wildcat in Bardo Gym.

In a supportive "Blue Crew" T-shirt, a fan competes for prizes.

Hughes & Co. congratulate a contest winner.

Courtney L. Gernert, of Palmyra, goes for the kill.

Forward Hailee L. Hartman (21), of Lampeter, goes toe-to-toe and arm-in-arm with a Rosemont defender ...

... and scores one of two Wildcat goals on the day.

The evening's second Penn College goal came from forward Valeria Passalacqua (5), of McAlisterville.

The opening-night turnout enjoys the action.

Keeper Colleen E. Bowes,of Wayne, launches the ball into play.

A contestant tries to keep his balance in the dizzying midgame festivities.

With balletic grace, a contestant joins the halftime fun.

Laresa N. Paden, a forward from Mifflintown, maneuvers upfield.