The Nittany Lions are hoping to win their second NIT championship in as many championship appearances.
Sturtz is the program's all-time leader in goals with 54 and one of just two Nittany Lions all-time to reach 100 points.
Shep Garner's range helped send the Nittany Lions to the NIT Championship, while also becoming Penn State's career three-point leader.
Coming off a 31-0 senior season and his third consecutive NCAA title, Zain Retherford held onto his Hodge Trophy.
The Nittany Lions enter their sixth NIT semifinal appearance with a 2-3 all-time record.
The Nittany Lions are 25-9 all-time in the National Invitation Tournament with one tournament championship in 2009.