Penn State started out quickly in set two and followed up a controversial kill (on a questionable touch) by Darcy Dorton with a pair of stunning double blocks by Megan Hodge and Arielle Wilson to extend the lead to six, at 11-5. In fact, the Nittany Lion block - which came into the match ranked second in Division I at 3.23 per set, but had just one in the opening frame - was one of the big differences in the second set. PSU had another stretch of three consecutive points that ended on double blocks (Fatima Balza was in on all three) to go up 17-8 and would finish with six blocks in the frame.

For the second game in a row - though in slighltly different circumstances - Hawai'i proved they would not go quietly (and it's this type of refusal to bend to Penn State's will that makes the Rainbow Wahine very dangerous in this match). Trailing 22-12, Hawai'i pounded five consecutive kills - including three by Ferrell - to make things a little interesting. PSU would then win three of the next four points to finish off a 25-18 victory in the set.

Through two sets, Hodge - a four-time first-team All-American - has nine kills, but it's taken her 32 attempts to get them (.188 hitting). Ferrell has nine kills for Hawai'i - but has made five errors, too (.190 hitting). UH junior libero Elizabeth Ka'aihue leads all players with 10 digs.