The Penguins are tied for first in the Horizon League standings with Cleveland State and Green Bay, and every game left is important.

The game will be on national television, and the Beeghly Center will feature a "red out".

The Penguins enter a critical portion of their conference schedule.

The Penguins have one of the best offenses in the country and are off to their best start since 1997-1998.