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Star Freshman Izzy Starck Leaves Penn State Volleyball Team

9/7/2025

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Izzy Starck, Penn State's National Freshman of the Year, is leaving volleyball for mental health reasons, affecting the team's title chances.
The team has lost three straight matches, raising concerns about performance without Starck.
Addie Lyon, a St. Louis transfer, recorded 36 assists as the starting setter against Kentucky.
Ranked No. 2 in the Big Ten, the Nittany Lions struggle with consistency in hitting percentages.
Starck's absence may benefit rivals like Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
Penn State's next match is against New Hampshire as they seek to regain form.

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Izzy Starck, Penn State's National Freshman of the Year, is leaving volleyball for mental health reasons, affecting the team's title chances.
The team has lost three straight matches, raising concerns about performance without Starck.
Addie Lyon, a St. Louis transfer, recorded 36 assists as the starting setter against Kentucky.
Ranked No. 2 in the Big Ten, the Nittany Lions struggle with consistency in hitting percentages.
Starck's absence may benefit rivals like Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
Penn State's next match is against New Hampshire as they seek to regain form.