Despite a difficult season, success in the Big Ten Tournament demonstrated promise for the Lady Lions' future.
Five service aces were not enough to save the Anteaters from the Nittany Lions.
The Nittany Lions received a first-round bye after upsetting No. 21 Maryland Sunday afternoon.
Sanderson is the Big Ten Coach of the Year, while Haines earned Freshman of the Year honors.
After forcing a third game in the series and striking first on Sunday night, the Nittany Lions couldn't respond to three Buckeye goals.
Camren Wynter hit his second-straight game winner to help the Nittany Lions land at a .500 conference-win percentage.