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Big Ten Receives 2026 NCAA/MOAA Opportunities & Impact Award

Unknown — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana -- The Big Ten Conference has been named the Division I winner of the 2026 NCAA/MOAA Opportunities and Impact Award, the NCAA and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association — an affiliate of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics — announced Thursday.

READ: NCAA and MOAA announce 2026 Opportunities and Impact Award recipients

The award recognizes and celebrates the initiatives, programs and efforts of athletics departments and conference offices in Divisions I, II and III that embrace environments of belonging and well-being and elevate the student-athlete voice in intercollegiate athletics communities. NCAA and MOAA representatives will present the awards June 7-10 in Las Vegas during the MOAA Symposium.

"We're proud to accept this honor on behalf of our 18 schools, whose support makes these initiatives possible," Big Ten Conference Commissioner Tony Petitti said.

Omar Brown, Big Ten senior vice president for community and impact, added, "This humbling recognition is a direct result of the leadership and alignment we have from Commissioner Petitti, throughout the conference office, and in collaboration with our campuses. Big Ten student-athletes always are aiming for excellence in competition, in the classroom and in their communities. We will continue to build on this foundation to create transformational opportunities for their development and deliver impact to the many locales we call home across the nation throughout the year."

The Big Ten Conference continues to engage, educate and empower its student-athletes, coaches, administrators and its broader community base with programs, initiatives and engagements that make a difference and encourage positive change. For four years, student-athletes from Big Ten schools have traveled to Alabama for an immersive journey that included learning about the Civil Rights Movement, visits to historic sites, community service projects and panel sessions with local leaders. The Big Ten has also added new elements to the transformative experience each year to deepen understanding and inspire civic responsibility.

WATCH: Big Ten Community & Impact makes a difference

Additionally, the conference creates leadership opportunities for its student-athletes. It partners with James Russell Lowell Elementary School in Indianapolis, connecting its 18 member schools with classrooms that include mentorship and encouragement via virtual meetings.

Another one of its many initiatives are structured conversations with administrators, coaches, athletes and employees to gather feedback and to inform future strategies. Examples include conducting student-athlete experience exit surveys and hosting standing committees, commissions and leadership councils to discuss progress, share feedback and assess strategic alignment. The conference also hosts numerous inclusive programs such as United as One, the B1G Fellows Program, the Student-Athlete Issues Commission, The Women's Volleyball Mentorship Program and the CBS Sports Ambassador Program & Sports Journalism Initiative. The conference also promotes several awards programs, which includes the Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award to recognize student-athletes who demonstrate leadership, service and volunteerism.

WATCH: Indiana honorees receive their Jackie Robinson Award jackets

WATCH: Purdue's Devin Mockobee dons his jacket while being recognized at Boilermakers basketball game

Along with the Big Ten, Saint Michael's College athletics department was recognized in Division II, and Occidental College's athletics department was the Division III honoree.

"This honor is an acknowledgment of NCAA member schools and conference offices that intentionally create spaces and opportunities for all student-athletes, coaches and administrators to feel seen, heard and valued," said Felicia Martin, NCAA senior vice president of inclusion, education and community engagement. "It is important to recognize these outstanding recipients who diligently embrace a commitment to positively impact their athletic communities and make a significant difference for all humanity."

"Congratulations to this year's recipients," said Timothy Wise, MOAA president and assistant general manager at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. "The outstanding work by the winners showcases the commitment to providing opportunities in the ever-changing landscape and making a significant impact on their campus and in conference communities. Each of the winners is worthy of this honor, and MOAA looks forward to partnering with the NCAA to recognize these achievements at the 2026 MOAA Symposium in June."

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Discover, Big Ten Present Custom Jackets To Jackie Robinson Award Honorees

Unknown — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Presenting sponsor Discover will deliver custom letterwinner jackets to all 36 institutional winners of the 2025-26 Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award, the Big Ten announced Wednesday. Each university’s male and female honoree will receive a customized, one-of-one gift featuring unique school elements and visuals.

The first two custom jackets were presented in December at the Discover Big Ten Football Championship Game to 2025 national winners Dillon Fontus, from Maryland football, and Iowa wrestler Nanea Estrella.

Both of last year’s winners, and Sonya Pankey Robinson (Jackie Robinson’s granddaughter), attended the game as guests of Discover, seeing Indiana claim the title at Lucas Oil Stadium on their way to a perfect 16-0 campaign and CFP National Championship. The 2026 national winners will be announced later this spring from the cohort of 36 campus recipients.

In November, the Big Ten Conference announced the 36 student-athletes selected as institutional winners of the 2025-26 Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award presented by Discover. Now in its second year, the honor was created to recognize Big Ten student-athletes who strive to have a positive impact within their community in addition to excellence in competition.

Institution	Honoree	Sport
Illinois	TJ Griffin	Football
Illinois	Tali Joelson	Gymnastics
Indiana	Tyler Lillard	Wrestling
Indiana	Kristina Vincic	Track & Field
Iowa	Ava Bayless	Wrestling
Iowa	Will Ryan	Cross Country \| Track & Field
Maryland	Joey Schneck	Wrestling
Maryland	Madeline Komoroski	Gymnastics
Michigan	Kevin Kearns	Lacrosse
Michigan	Zoë Bormet	Field Hockey
Michigan State	Maddie Lawlor	Field Hockey
Michigan State	Jalen Thompson	Football
Minnesota	Charlie Sutherland	Baseball
Minnesota	Niamya (Nia) Holloway	Basketball
Nebraska	Katelyn Caneda	Softball
Nebraska	Michael Booker III	Football
Northwestern	Kansas Robinson	Softball
Northwestern	Najee Story	Football
Ohio State	Caleb Downs	Football
Ohio State	Makenna Webster	Ice Hockey \| Field Hockey
Oregon	Matt Bedford	Football
Oregon	Blessyn McMorris	Acrobatics & Tumbling
Penn State	Nick Dawkins	Football
Penn State	Elise DeWan	Field Hockey
Purdue	Devin Mockobee	Football
Purdue	Emma Bailey	Softball
Rutgers	Jude Essuman	Soccer
Rutgers	Caitlin Collins	Lacrosse
UCLA	Jordan Robinson	Track & Field
UCLA	Karson Gordon	Football \| Track & Field
USC	Maribel Flores	Soccer
USC	Robert Gref	Diving
Washington	Franck Kepnang	Basketball
Washington	Rhonda Newton	Track & Field
Wisconsin	Rico Hallman	Football
Wisconsin	Erin Connolly	Soccer

In recognition of their achievement and as an expression of the conference’s appreciation, each of the 36 campus winners will receive a medal bearing the likeness of Jackie Robinson and the logo of the Big Ten Conference in addition to their custom jacket.

WATCH: Indiana honorees receive their Jackie Robinson Award jackets

WATCH: Purdue's Devin Mockobee dons his jacket while being honored at Boilermakers basketball game

WATCH: Big Ten Community & Impact makes a difference

Jackie Robinson was a standout student-athlete at UCLA, where he was the school’s first four-sport letter winner, excelling in football, basketball, track and field, and baseball. Beyond his athletic prowess, he continues to be recognized and honored for his contributions off the field: integrating Major League Baseball and his lifelong commitment to social justice. He is the embodiment of the Big Ten's mission to develop strong student leaders, and this program honors his legacy and core values of courage, determination, teamwork, persistence, integrity, citizenship, justice, commitment, and excellence. As Jackie famously said, “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.”

“It is our privilege and great honor to bestow this award in Jackie’s name upon these deserving Big Ten student-athletes and to express our appreciation for the support of the Jackie Robinson Foundation,” said Big Ten Conference Commissioner Tony Petitti.

Honorees were selected based on the following criteria:

Demonstrated Impact: Significant and tangible contributions to community projects or causes, including measurable outcomes or positive changes resulting from their involvement.
Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with others, including peers, organizations, and community members, to achieve common goals and enhance community impact.
Consistency and Commitment: Ongoing and consistent participation in community service activities over an extended period of time.
Visibility and Advocacy: Efforts to raise awareness and advocate for important groups or causes, leveraging their platform to promote positive change and engage others.

"The Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award celebrates Jackie’s legacy of excellence in community service,” said Sonya Pankey Robinson, Jackie’s first grandchild as well as Director and board member of the Jackie Robinson Foundation. "We are proud to recognize 36 outstanding men and women for the incredible impact they make in their community."

"Our student-athletes make significant contributions through competition, academics, and community impact,” said Big Ten Senior Vice President, Community & Impact, Omar Brown. “This award allows the Big Ten to recognize these efforts in improving communities, just as we do with their other athletic and academic achievements. Jackie Robinson embodies this award and our goal to honor student-athletes who positively affect others."

The Big Ten Conference’s commitment to athletics, academics and service goes back to the conference’s founding. Coupling the academic goals set forth by leaders of the charter members of the conference with their steadfast commitment to athletics, the conference instituted the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1915, the first award to demonstrate support for the educational emphasis placed on intercollegiate athletics. It is awarded annually by each member institution to one male and one female student of the graduating class who has attained the greatest proficiency in scholarship and athletics.

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New “We Are Here” spot highlights student success, economic impact

Unknown — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Big Ten universities’ leading role in educating students and driving economic prosperity is featured the latest edition in the “We Are Here” series of :30 ads .

The new ad began airing during Big Ten basketball games and other winter sports in January. Students and alumni take center stage, sharing with viewers what their lives look like and what they have been able to accomplish thanks to their Big Ten university education. Seen on campuses and in communities nationwide, their experiences are living proof of the world-class educational opportunities they received, from learning alongside Nobel Prize–winning faculty to participating in internships and undergraduate research. The spot also highlights the universities’ broader impact through innovation, job creation and service.

Together, the 18 members of the Big Ten Conference are educating more than 810,000 students, preparing them for successful lives and careers. The Big Ten’s collective graduation rate is more than 20 points above the national average and the universities have more than 9.2 million living alumni.

The first ad in the “We Are Here” series began airing last fall and has generated more than 250 million impressions across Big Ten broadcasts to date, including during the College Football Playoff National Championship won by Indiana University. It focused on how Big Ten universities make America healthier, safer and more prosperous through everything from discovering new medical treatments to developing healthier foods to driving economic growth.

“The success of our students is our first priority, and Big Ten universities lead the nation in providing access to an excellent and valuable college education. And after graduation, our students go on to join the more than 9 million alumni who are making a difference in communities around the nation and world,” said University of Maryland President Darryll J. Pines, who chairs the Big Ten's Council of Presidents and Chancellors. “We’re proud to be part of a conference that shares a commitment to academic and athletic excellence, and that showcases both on a daily basis.”

"Big Ten universities are committed to wide-ranging achievement, from athletics to research to public service,” said Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti. “As millions of fans tune in to root for their favorite team, we have an opportunity to illustrate the countless ways our member institutions and alumni make an impact in their communities and around the world.”

The ad will air on linear and digital platforms during sporting events featuring Big Ten universities, utilizing airtime allocated to the Conference as part of its media agreements, including the Big Ten Network (BTN). This new initiative builds on other Conference efforts, including research vignettes highlighting the impact of university research that air during select BTN sporting event broadcasts.

As with the first ad, the second spot was developed by a creative team made up of staff from Big Ten member universities under the auspices of the Big Ten Academic Alliance. It is the second in a planned series of three ads, which over the course of the series will feature footage from all 18 universities.

About Big Ten Academic Alliance

The Big Ten Academic Alliance is the nation’s preeminent model for effective collaboration among research universities. For more than half a century, these world-class institutions have advanced their academic missions, generated unique opportunities for students and faculty, and served the common good by sharing expertise, leveraging campus resources, and collaborating on innovative programs. Governed and funded by the Provosts of the member universities, Big Ten Academic Alliance programs and initiatives are coordinated by a staff from its Champaign, Illinois headquarters.

About Big Ten Conference

The Big Ten Conference is an association of world-class universities whose member institutions share a common mission of research, graduate, professional and undergraduate teaching and public service. Founded in 1896, the Big Ten has sustained a comprehensive set of shared practices and policies that enforce the priority of academics in the lives of students competing in intercollegiate athletics and emphasize the values of integrity, fairness and competitiveness. The Big Ten Conference sponsors 28 official sports, 14 for men and 14 for women, and the broad-based programs of the 18 Big Ten institutions provide direct financial support for more than 14,000 student-athletes. For more information, visit www.bigten.org .

Media Contacts:

Paul Kennedy, Big Ten Conference, pkennedy@bigten.org

Jack Martin, University of Washington, jacktm@uw.edu

Big Ten Member Universities:

· Indiana University

· Michigan State University

· Northwestern University

· The Ohio State University

· Pennsylvania State University

· Purdue University

· Rutgers University-New Brunswick

· University of California Los Angeles

· University of Illinois

· University of Iowa

· University of Maryland

· University of Michigan

· University of Minnesota

· University of Nebraska-Lincoln

· University of Oregon

· University of Southern California

· University of Washington

· University of Wisconsin-Madison

Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission Calls for Limitations or Ban of Individual Prop Betting on College Athletics

Unknown — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. — [February, 10, 2026] — The Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission (SAIC) today sent a letter to NCAA President Charlie Baker urging the NCAA to continue pushing for limitations or the outright elimination of proposition (“prop”) betting involving individual student-athletes competing in college athletics. The letter reinforces the Big Ten Conference’s unwavering commitment to protecting the well-being and safety of student-athletes across all 18 Big Ten campuses, and the integrity of intercollegiate athletics.

“The Big Ten Conference is proud to support our student-athletes in calling for the restriction or elimination of individual proposition wagers on college athletics,” said Big Ten Conference Commissioner Tony Petitti. "The Big Ten Conference appreciates the NCAA’s effort to eliminate these wagers and will continue to assist student-athletes as they deal with the challenges that result from proposition bets in college sports.”

President Baker recently sent letters to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and to State Gambling Commissions calling for amended state laws and regulations to better-protect student-athletes.

The letter from the Big Ten Conference SAIC outlines the growing concerns around the rise of individual performance prop wagering in college sports, including:

Increased harassment student-athletes experience because of wagers on individual-performance proposition wagers
Negative impact individual-performance proposition betting has on student-athletes’ mental health
Accusations of impropriety, even when unfounded, damage the student-athlete experience
Potentially jeopardizing the integrity of athletic competition

“While we understand that sports betting is becoming increasingly more common across the country and allows for states to generate increased tax revenue, prop betting represents unique risks at the college level,” the Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission wrote. “We believe protecting student-athletes must be a priority. Limiting or eliminating prop betting on college athletics would be a meaningful step toward reducing harassment, protecting mental well-being, and preserving the integrity of college competition.”

The Big Ten Conference SAIC was founded in 1994. SAIC members take an active role in monthly meetings discussing the issues most important to Big Ten Conference student-athletes and highlighting ongoing initiatives on their respective campuses. SAIC executive leadership members also represent Big Ten student-athletes in front of the Conference’s Joint Group council and represent the Big Ten Conference on the NCAA’s Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, where they review NCAA activities, proposed legislation and offer feedback on behalf of the Big Ten’s student-athletes. Student-athletes are nominated by their institution and appointed by the Conference’s Joint Group Executive Committee to serve on the commission for one academic year.

The Big Ten Conference SAIC members signing the letter include:

Callin Hake, SAIC Chair, University of Nebraska Women’s Basketball
Mia Rogan, SAIC Internal Vice Chair, Women’s Cross Country & Track, Michigan State University
Michael Long, SAIC External Vice Chair, Men’s Swim & Dive, University of Wisconsin
Nya Robinson, SAIC Secretary, Women’s Swim & Dive, Penn State University
Samuel Edwards, NCAA Board of Directors, Men’s Football, Michigan State University
Abigail Lynch, NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Women’s Soccer & Track, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Demetrious Allen, Men’s Football, Rutgers University
Javiera Baeza, Women’s Field Hockey, Indiana University
Ava Bayless, Women’s Wrestling, University of Iowa
Josh Eernisse, Men’s Ice Hockey, University of Michigan
Taji Flynn, Men’s Lacrosse, The Ohio State University
Jordan Hall, Men’s Football, Michigan State University
Tali Joelson, Women’s Gymnastics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Franck Kepnang, Men’s Basketball, University of Washington
Nuala Macfarlane, Women’s Rowing, University of Minnesota
Ava Morales, Women’s Soccer, University of Maryland
Myranda Quinton, Women’s Golf, Penn State University
Kansas Robinson, Women’s Softball, Northwestern University
James Rowley, Men’s Wrestling, Purdue University
Jaidin Russell, Men’s Volleyball, University of California, Los Angeles
Russell Soohoo, Men’s Tennis, University of Oregon
Madison Whyte, Women’s Track & Field, University of Southern Californi

Northwestern Field Hockey Receives National Coaching Staff of the Year Award

Northwestern Athletics — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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Hannah Prince Named Penn State Field Hockey Coach

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Northwestern's Zimmer Repeats as NFHCA National Player of the Year

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NFHCA — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Big Ten Recognizes Fall Academic All-Big Ten Honorees

Unknown — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Full Fall 2025 Academic All-Big Ten List

ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Big Ten Conference recognized a total of 1,852 students on fall sports rosters who have been named to the All-Big Ten Team Wednesday, Dec. 10.

The list of honorees includes 134 field hockey students, 800 football students, 140 men’s and 201 women’s cross country students, 155 men’s and 276 women’s soccer students and 146 volleyball students.

To be eligible for Academic All-Big Ten selection, students must be on a varsity team (as verified by being on the official squad list as of Nov. 1 for fall sports), have been enrolled full time at the institution for a minimum of 12 months and carry a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher.

Among the fall Academic All-Big Ten honorees, 65 had unblemished GPAs:

Men’s cross country
Jackson Barrett, Illinois, Sophomore, Business Undeclared, Tuscola, Ill.
Miles Wilson, Iowa, Junior, Finance, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Seth Norder, Michigan State, Statistics, Grand Haven, Mich.
Jack Agnew, Ohio State, Junior, Exercise Science, Bellbrook, Ohio
Will McGraw, Ohio State, Junior, Operations Management, Dublin, Ohio

Women’s cross country
Julia Gehl, Iowa, Sophomore, Business, Dubuque, Iowa
Marissa Long, Iowa, Sophomore, Human Physiology, Chanhassen, Minn.
Evelyn Rogers, Maryland, Sophomore, Finance, Odenton, Md.
Emily Cescon, Michigan, Sophomore, Biomedical Engineering, Toronto, Ontario
Leah Hill, Michigan, Senior, Organizational Studies, Denver, Colo.
Anjali Hocker Singh, Michigan, Sophomore, Biomedical Engineering, Olathe, Kan.
Brooke Johnston, Michigan, Junior, Psychology, Hawthorn Woods, Ill.
Katelyn Watkins, Michigan, Sophomore, LSA Undeclared, Midland, Mich.
Emily Bardwell, Michigan State, Graduate Student, Integrative Biology MS, Brunswick, Ohio
Julia Bockenstette, Michigan State, Sophomore, Special Education -Learning Disabilities, Powell, Ohio
Sophia Lucki, Michigan State , Graduate Student, Global Health MS, Toronto, Ontario
Charlotte Lange, Minnesota, Senior, Kinesiology B S, La Grange Park, Ill.
Ali Weimer, Minnesota, Graduate Student, Sport Management M Ed, Saint Michael, Minn.
Ali Bainbridge, Nebraska, Junior, Nutrition & Health Sciences, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Alea Hardie, Nebraska, Junior, Psychology, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Erin Boler, Northwestern, Junior, Economics, Niskayuna, N.Y.
Katie Clute, Oregon, RS Sophomore, Psychology, Olmsted Township, Ohio
Ali Ince, Oregon, Sophomore, Advertising, Bloomington, Ill.
Florence Caron, Penn State, Graduate Student, Hospital Health Systems, La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada
Paige Hazelrigg, Purdue, Junior, Biomedical Health Sciences, Noblesville, Ind.
Cassidy Kidd, Rutgers, Sophomore, Exercise Science, Union, N.J.
Sara Mlodik, Wisconsin, Sophomore, Biomedical Engineering, Weston, Wis.
Maggie Munson, Wisconsin, Graduate Student, Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis, Plymouth, Wis.

Field Hockey
Javiera Baeza, Indiana, Junior, Marketing, Shaker Heights, Ohio
Morgan Qualls, Indiana, Sophomore, Exercise Science, Randallstown, Md.
Lauren DeRose, Iowa, RS Sophomore, Human Physiology, Collegeville, Penn.
Carmen Maudlin, Michigan State, Sophomore, Kinesiology, Louisville, Ky.
Caro Schafer, Michigan State, Sophomore, Urban & Regional Planning, Hannover, Germany
Alexa Shaffer, Michigan State, RS Junior, Kinesiology, Hummelstown, Pa.
Maddie Zimmer, Northwestern, Graduate Student, Sports Administration, Hershey, Penn.

Football
Joe Taylor, Michigan, Graduate Student, Social Work, Chelsea, Mich.
Samuel Edwards, Michigan State, Graduate Student, Marketing Research & Analytics MS, Williamston, Mich.
Tate Crane, Northwestern, Graduate Student, Post Baccalaureate, Iowa City, Iowa
Aidan Hubbard, Northwestern, Graduate Student, Post Baccalaureate, Cleveland, Ohio
Yannis Karlaftis, Northwestern, Graduate Student, Post Baccalaureate, Athens, Greece
Liam Clifford, Penn State, Graduate Student, Education, Maineville, Ohio
Dominic DeLuca, Penn State, Graduate Student, Education, West Pittston, Penn.
Tyler Holzworth, Penn State, Graduate Student, Education, Milford, N.J.
Brandon Shepherd, USC, RS Junior, Human Biology, La Cañada, Calif.
Kerry Kodanko, Wisconsin, Graduate Student, Sports Leadership, Green Bay, Wis.

Men’s Soccer
Nolan Kinsella, Indiana, Sophomore, Biology, Munster, Ind.
Will Eby, Michigan State, Junior, Mechanical Engineering, Northville, Mich.
Josh Mason, Michigan State, Senior, Kinesiology, South Lyon, Mich.
Graham Kois, Rutgers, Sophomore, Finance, Scotch Plains, N.J.

Women’s Soccer
Charlotte Bien, Iowa, RS Freshman, Psychology, Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
Berkley Binggeli, Iowa, Sophomore, Human Physiology, Heber City, Utah
Danielle Gichner, Maryland, Sophomore, Letters and Sciences, Northbrook, Ill.
Beanie Harshe, Michigan, Sophomore, Economics, Dexter, Mich.
Taya Hjorth, Michigan State, Graduate, Kinesiology MS, Commerce Township, Mich.
Bella Najera, Michigan State, Junior, Marketing, St. Charles, Ill.
Kelsey Kwon, Northwestern, Graduate Student, Data Science, Redmond, WA
Ava Bramblett, Ohio State, Junior, Health Sciences, Noblesville, Ind.
Amanda Poorbaugh, Penn State, Senior, Sociology, Westerville, Ohio
Rachel Quigley, Rutgers, Graduate Student, Public Health, Columbus, N.J.
Eleanor Morrissey, USC, Sophomore, Psychology, Seattle, Wash.
Katie Park, USC, Sophomore, Accounting, Yorba Linda, Calif.
Ashley Martinez, Wisconsin, Special Student, Psychoactive Phmtcl Invstg Capstone, Wentzville, Mo.

Volleyball
Claire Ammeraal, Iowa, Senior, Exercise Science, Madison, Wis.
Gabriella Deery, Iowa, Junior, Marketing, Burlington, Iowa
Jenna Meitzler, Iowa, Sophomore, Journalism & Mass Communication, Barrington, Ill.
Sienna Noordermeer, Northwestern, Senior, Master in Management, Los Angeles, Calif.

Big Ten Recognizes Fall Academic All-Big Ten Honorees

Unknown — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Full Fall 2025 Academic All-Big Ten List

ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Big Ten Conference recognized a total of 1,852 students on fall sports rosters who have been named to the All-Big Ten Team Wednesday, Dec. 10.

Among the fall Academic All-Big Ten honorees, 65 had unblemished GPAs:

Northwestern Captures NCAA Field Hockey Championship

Unknown — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Photo courtesy of Northwestern Athletics

DURHAM, N.C. – For the third time in five years, Northwestern has secured a national title in field hockey after defeating Princeton, 2-1, in double overtime in the NCAA Division I Field Hockey Championship Game held at Jack Katz Stadium. Northwestern (22-1) defended its national title and won its third overall under Head Coach Tracey Fuchs.

All three goals on Sunday were scored off penalty corners. After 43 scoreless minutes, third-ranked Princeton (18-4) struck on Beth Yeager’s shot with the third quarter winding down. Northwestern answered with 10:10 left in regulation when Kate Janssen redirected a slip pass from Ilse Tromp.

Tromp provided the game-winner just 14 seconds into the second overtime as she lifted a shot from arc into the cage. Tromp’s goal completed the second come-from-behind win of the weekend for the second-ranked Wildcats, who rallied from two goals down against top-ranked North Carolina on Friday in the semifinals.

Northwestern, which was making its fifth-straight appearance in the finals, also avenged its only loss of the season, a home setback to the Princeton Tigers on Columbus Day.

Tromp and teammates Maddie Zimmer, Ashley Sessa and Juliana Boon were chosen to the NCAA All-Tournament Team. Zimmer was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player, wrapping up her career with a third national title.

Northwestern’s victory is the 13th field hockey title for a Big Ten institution.

Northwestern Downs North Carolina To Reach NCAA Final

Unknown — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Photo courtesy of Northwestern Athletics

DURHAM, N.C. – Northwestern rallied from a two-goal deficit (twice) to upend No. 1 seed North Carolina, 4-3, in overtime in the NCAA Field Hockey Tournament Semifinals Friday afternoon. The result marked the largest comeback in the NCAA semifinals since 2011.

Northwestern (21-1) will meet No. 2 seed Princeton (18-3) in the NCAA Championship Game Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET at Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadium. The game will be televised by ESPNU.

The second-ranked Wildcats trailed 2-0 after the first quarter and didn’t pull even until 1:10 was left in regulation when Ilse Tromp scored on a penalty corner off a pass from Maddie Zimmer. Grace Shulze was credited with the game-winner 9:23 into overtime after her crossing pass was deflected into the cage by a UNC defender.

NU, which is making its fifth-straight appearance in the NCAA Final, looks to defend its national title on Sunday in the quest for a third championship overall.

Big Ten Announces Institution Winners for the 2025-26 Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award presented by Discover

Unknown — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference on Wednesday announced the 36 student-athletes selected as campus winners of the 2025-26 Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award presented by Discover. Now in its second year, the honor was created to recognize Big Ten student-athletes who strive to have a positive impact within their community in addition to excellence in competition.

From the collection of 36 local winners, two overall conference honorees will be selected and announced in the spring of 2026.

Institution	Name	Sport
Illinois	TJ Griffin	Football
Illinois	Tali Joelson	Gymnastics
Indiana	Tyler Lillard	Wrestling
Indiana	Kristina Vincic	Track & Field
Iowa	Ava Bayless	Wrestling
Iowa	Will Ryan	Cross Country \| Track & Field
Maryland	Joey Schneck	Wrestling
Maryland	Madeline Komoroski	Gymnastics
Michigan	Kevin Kearns	Lacrosse
Michigan	Zoë Bormet	Field Hockey
Michigan State	Maddie Lawlor	Field Hockey
Michigan State	Jalen Thompson	Football
Minnesota	Charlie Sutherland	Baseball
Minnesota	Niamya (Nia) Holloway	Basketball
Nebraska	Katelyn Caneda	Softball
Nebraska	Michael Booker III	Football
Northwestern	Kansas Robinson	Softball
Northwestern	Najee Story	Football
Ohio State	Caleb Downs	Football
Ohio State	Makenna Webster	Ice Hockey \| Field Hockey
Oregon	Matt Bedford	Football
Oregon	Blessyn McMorris	Acrobatics & Tumbling
Penn State	Nick Dawkins	Football
Penn State	Elise DeWan	Field Hockey
Purdue	Devin Mockobee	Football
Purdue	Emma Bailey	Softball
Rutgers	Jude Essuman	Soccer
Rutgers	Caitlin Collins	Lacrosse
UCLA	Jordan Robinson	Track & Field
UCLA	Karson Gordon	Football \| Track & Field
USC	Maribel Flores	Soccer
USC	Robert Gref	Diving
Washington	Franck Kepnang	Basketball
Washington	Rhonda Newton	Track & Field
Wisconsin	Rico Hallman	Football
Wisconsin	Erin Connolly	Soccer

Dillan Fontus of Maryland Football and Nanea Estrella, a member of the Iowa Women's Wrestling team, were named the inaugural national winners last spring. Both will be hosted in Indianapolis next month and recognized on the field during the 2025 Discover Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, December 6 (8pm ET; FOX).

Jackie Robinson was a standout student-athlete at UCLA, where he was the school’s first four-sport letter winner, excelling in football, basketball, track and field, and baseball. Beyond his athletic prowess, he continues to be recognized and honored for his contributions off the field: integrating Major League Baseball and his lifelong commitment to social justice. He is the embodiment of the Big Ten's mission to develop strong student leaders, and we honor his legacy and core values of courage, determination, teamwork, persistence, integrity, citizenship, justice, commitment, and excellence. As Jackie famously said, “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.”

Honorees were selected based on the following criteria:

Demonstrated Impact: Significant and tangible contributions to community projects or causes, including measurable outcomes or positive changes resulting from their involvement.
Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with others, including peers, organizations, and community members, to achieve common goals and enhance community impact.
Consistency and Commitment: Ongoing and consistent participation in community service activities over an extended period of time.
Visibility and Advocacy: Efforts to raise awareness and advocate for important groups or causes, leveraging their platform to promote positive change and engage others.

Northwestern Advances to NCAA Field Hockey Semifinals

Unknown — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Photo courtesy of Northwestern Athletics

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Northwestern has reached the semifinals of the NCAA Division I Field Hockey Championships for the fifth consecutive season.

Ranked second nationally, Northwestern (20-1) will meet top-ranked North Carolina (21-1) on Friday (Nov. 21) at 2:30 p.m. ET at Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadium in Durham, N.C. Friday’s first semifinal features third-ranked Princeton (17-1) versus fourth-ranked Harvard (19-1) at 12 p.m. ET. Both games will be available on ESPNU.

Northwestern and North Carolina have combined to win the last seven NCAA Championships.

Northwestern earned a trip to Championship Weekend with a 3-2 win against 11th-ranked Miami (Ohio), capturing an NCAA Semifinalist trophy in the process Sunday in Charlottesville, Va. Grace Schulze scored the go-ahead goal with 1:40 left in regulation.

The defending national champions, Northwestern will look to make an appearance in Sunday’s final, slated for 1 p.m. ET on ESPNU.

Northwestern Advances to NCAA Field Hockey Semifinals

Unknown — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Photo courtesy of Northwestern Athletics

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Northwestern has reached the semifinals of the NCAA Division I Field Hockey Championships for the fifth consecutive season.

Ranked second nationally, Northwestern (20-1) will meet top-ranked North Carolina (21-1) on Friday (Nov. 21) at 2:30 p.m. ET at Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadium in Durham, N.C. Friday’s first semifinal features third-ranked Princeton (17-1) versus fourth-ranked Harvard (19-1) at 12 p.m. ET. Both games will be available on ESPNU.

Northwestern and North Carolina have combined to win the last seven NCAA Championships.

Northwestern earned a trip to Championship Weekend with a 3-2 win against 11th-ranked Miami (Ohio), capturing an NCAA Regional trophy in the process Sunday in Charlottesville, Va. Grace Schulze scored the go-ahead goal with 1:40 left in regulation.

The defending national champions, Northwestern will look to make an appearance in Sunday’s final, slated for 1 p.m. ET on ESPNU.

2025 NCAA Field Hockey Tournament Central

Unknown — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

NCAA BRACKET

NCAA Tournament	Date	Game	Location	Time	Links
1st Round	Friday, Nov. 14	Duke d. Iowa, 2-1	Chapel Hill, N.C.	2:30 p.m. ET	Box Score \| Recap
1st Round	Friday, Nov. 14	Northwestern d. Yale, 5-1	Charlottesville, Va.	2:30 p.m. ET	Box Score \| Recap
2nd Round	Sunday, Nov. 16	Northwestern d. Miami (OH), 3-2	Charlottesville, Va.	1 p.m. ET	Box Score \| Recap
Semifinals	Friday, Nov. 21	Northwestern d. North Carolina, 4-3 (OT)	Durham, N.C.	2:30 p.m. ET	Box Score \| Recap
Championship	Sunday, Nov. 23	Northwestern d. Princeton, 2-1 (2OT)	Durham, N.C.	1 p.m. ET	Box Score \| Recap

Northwestern's Schulze Named National Offensive Player of the Week

Big Ten Communications — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Northwestern and Iowa Qualify for NCAA Field Hockey Tournament

Unknown — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

NCAA BRACKET

ROSEMONT, Ill. — The Big Ten Conference will send a pair of teams to the 2025 NCAA Division I Field Hockey Championship as the tournament field was announced Sunday evening. Northwestern earned an automatic berth while Iowa received an at-large bid.

Opening round matches of the NCAA Tournament begin Wednesday (Nov. 12) with First and Second Round games slated for Friday (Nov. 14) and Sunday (Nov. 16) respectively. All games will be streamed on ESPN+.

Second-ranked Northwestern (18-1), which won the Big Ten Tournament presented by Allstate on Sunday along with the Big Ten Championship, will take on 16th-ranked Yale (12-5) on Friday, at 2:30 p.m. ET at Turf Field in Charlottesville, Va. Northwestern is making its 21st NCAA Tournament appearance, having qualified for seven-straight seasons.

Ninth-ranked Iowa (14-5), which appeared in the Big Ten Tournament Final, will face eighth-ranked Duke (12-7) on Friday at 2:30 p.m. ET at Karen Shelton Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. The Hawkeyes are appearing in their 29th NCAA postseason and for the seventh time in eight years.

Four of the 18 teams in the bracket will advance to the NCAA Semifinals scheduled for Nov. 21 at Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadium in Durham, N.C. The NCAA Final will take place on Nov. 23. All four games from Championship Weekend will air on ESPNU.

Northwestern Wins Big Ten Field Hockey Tournament Championship

Unknown — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Photo by Gracie Farrall

TOURNAMENT CENTRAL

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – No. 1 seed Northwestern scored three second-half goals to post a 3-0 victory over No. 3 seed Iowa in the championship game of the Big Ten Field Hockey Tournament presented by Allstate. Sunday’s win, which occurred as snow flurries converged on Deborah Tobias Field, marked the third Big Ten title in school history. Northwestern also completed the Big Ten “Double” by securing the regular season and tournament titles.

The second-ranked Wildcats (18-1) received the conference’s automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament, which begins next week. Ninth-ranked Iowa (14-5), which has won six of its last seven games, will find out if it receives an at-large berth when the tournament bracket is revealed tonight at 9 p.m. CT on the Selection Show, streaming on NCAA.com.

Following a scoreless first half, Northwestern struck just 23 seconds into the third period. Emilie Kirschner lifted a pass 25 yards in the air to Ashley Sessa, who found Grace Schulze in the circle for her third goal of the weekend. Schulze was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.

NU added two goals in the fourth quarter when Ilse Tromp scored on a penalty corner and Sessa tapped in a pass from Maddie Zimmer. Goalkeeper Juliana Boon registered her 10th shutout for the Wildcats, who finished with a 16-3 advantage in total shots.

All-Tournament Team
Emma Thompson, Sr., B, Indiana
Jordan Byers, Fr., M, Iowa
Fréderique van Cleef, Gr., F, Iowa
Maia Adamson, Fr., M, Maryland
Abby Tamer, Gr., F/M, Michigan
Claire Taylor, Gr., B/M, Michigan
Grace Schulze, Gr., F, Northwestern
Ashley Sessa, Jr., F, Northwestern
Katie Fichtner, Sr., B, Ohio State
Makenna Webster, Gr., F, Ohio State
Puck Winter, Gr., B, Rutgers

Most Outstanding Player
Grace Schulze, Gr., F, Northwestern

Iowa and Northwestern to Clash in Big Ten Field Hockey Tournament Championship Game

Unknown — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The 2025 Big Ten Field Hockey Tournament presented by Allstate will feature a Top-10 showdown in the championship game Sunday at Deborah Tobias Field.

Second-ranked Northwestern (17-1), the defending NCAA champions, will meet ninth-ranked Iowa (14-4) at 12 p.m. ET in a game carried live by the Big Ten Network. The winner will receive the conference's automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament.

The top seeded Wildcats recorded a 3-1 win over the Hawkeyes Oct. 3 in Iowa City. NU has given up the fewest goals nationally (just eight in 18 games) behind Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year Juliana Boon. Iowa features the nation's top goal-scorer in junior midfielder Dionne van Aalsum, who has 27 goals this year.

Iowa has won six Big Ten Tournaments (1981, 1994, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2019) while Northwestern has claimed two crowns (2014, 2023). The teams met once before in the finals when Iowa recorded a 2-1 win in 1994.

Field Hockey: Semifinals (Nov. 7)

Unknown — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Photo by Gracie Farrall

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Top seed Northwestern and No. 3 seed Iowa have advanced to the championship game of the 2025 Big Ten Field Hockey Tournament presented by Allstate. Both teams won semifinal games Friday afternoon at Deborah Tobias Field. Sunday's championship match will begin at 12 p.m. ET and be carried on the Big Ten Network.

Northwestern 5, Michigan 3
In a rematch of last year's championship game, second-ranked Northwestern (17-1) prevailed over 15th-ranked Michigan in the highest-scoring Big Ten Tournament game since 2018. Northwestern also matched its school record for goals in a tournament game, a mark which dates back to 1981. Grace Schulze compiled five points (2 goals, assist) as NU qualified for its fourth-straight final. Splitting time in the cage, goalkeeper Hala Silverstein finished with five saves for the Wolverines (10-7).

Iowa 3, Ohio State 1
Frederique van Cleef had a hand in all three goals (two goals, assist) for ninth-ranked Iowa (14-4), which earned a berth into the Big Ten Tournament final for the first time in six seasons. Ohio State (8-10) struck first on Makenna Webster's 59th career goal, scored just four minutes into the contest. Iowa held OSU scoreless from that point on to improve to 4-0 this season in Bloomington.

Field Hockey: Quarterfinals (Nov. 6)

Unknown — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Photo by Gracie Farrall

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — No. 3 seed Iowa, No. 4 seed Michigan and No. 7 seed Ohio State won quarterfinal games on Thursday as the 2025 Big Ten Field Hockey Tournament presented by Allstate opened on the campus of Indiana University.

Friday's semifinals will feature Michigan (10-6) taking on No. 1 seed Northwestern (16-1) at 1 p.m. ET and Ohio State (8-9) meeting Iowa (13-4) at 4 p.m. ET. Both games will be carried live by the Big Ten Network.

Michigan 2, Rutgers 1 (2OT)
Abby Burnett provided the game-winning goal with 4:38 left in the second overtime to lift 15th-ranked Michigan to a win in Coach Kristi Gannon Fisher's tournament debut. The victory was also Michigan's 43rd tourney win, the most of any school. Just minutes earlier, Puck Winter made a spectator defensive save for 17th-ranked Rutgers (9-9), moving into a share of the all-time Big Ten lead for that stat category.

Ohio State 2, Maryland 1
Ohio State received goals from Anne Marie Krebs and Katie Fichtner to record the first upset of the tournament. The 11th-ranked Terrapins (10-8) were held scoreless on eight penalty corners as they lost for the second time this season to the Buckeyes by the same score.

Iowa 1, Indiana 0
In the first game played under the lights at Deborah Tobias Field, ninth-ranked Iowa scored six minutes into the contest and held on to defeat an 18th-ranked Indiana (9-9) team that had won four of its last five games. Dionne van Aalsum, the nation's leading goal scorer, notched her 27th of the season as Iowa won for the third time in Bloomington this season.

2025 Big Ten Field Hockey Tournament presented by Allstate

Unknown — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

2025 Big Ten Field Hockey Tournament presented by Allstate
November 6-9, 2025 • Indiana University
Deborah Tobias Field (1606 N. Free Lane) • Bloomington, Indiana

Team Information
IND | IOWA | MD | MICH | NU | OSU | RU

	Quarterfinals, Nov. 6
11 a.m. ET	#4 Michigan d. #5 Rutgers, 2-1 2OT	Video \| Box Score \| Recap
2 p.m. ET	#7 Ohio State d. #2 Maryland, 2-1	Video \| Box Score \| Recap
5 p.m. ET	#3 Iowa d. #6 Indiana, 1-0	Video \| Box Score \| Recap
	Semifinals, Nov. 7
1 p.m. ET	#1 Northwestern d. #4 Michigan, 5-3	Video \| Box Score \| Recap
4 p.m. ET	#3 Iowa d. #7 Ohio State, 3-1	Video \| Box Score \| Recap
	Championship, Nov. 9
12 p.m. ET	#1 Northwestern d. #3 Iowa, 3-0	Video \| Box Score \| Recap

Big Ten Conference Announces Field Hockey Postseason Honors

Unknown — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference released its individual award winners, All-Big Ten teams, All-Freshman Team and Sportsmanship Award recipients for field hockey on Wednesday on the eve of the 2025 Big Ten Field Hockey Tournament presented by Allstate.

Northwestern collected five of the six individual awards and led all schools with eight all-conference selections. Voting was conducted by conference head coaches.

Northwestern’s Maddie Zimmer was a unanimous selection as Player of the Year for the second-straight year while teammate Ashley Sessa received the Offensive Player of the Year for the second-consecutive season. Ilse Tromp of Northwestern was chosen Defensive Player of the Year and the Wildcats’ Juliana Boon selected as Goalkeeper of the Year. Maryland’s Jordyn Hollamon received the Freshman of the Year Award. Tracey Fuchs of Northwestern was named Coach of the Year for the third time in as many seasons.

The reigning national player of the year, Zimmer exceled at both ends of the field for a Northwestern squad that outscored opponents, 62-8, during the regular season. The midfielder started all 17 games, compiling 16 points in leading Northwestern to the Big Ten regular season title.

A junior forward, Sessa produced a conference-best 14 goals and 35 points in Big Ten play, winning the conference scoring title by 17 points. Her goals total was the highest since 1996 and her points total the most in 33 seasons dating to 1992. Overall, she stands second in NCAA scoring, averaging 3.19 points per game over 16 contests.

Tromp has anchored the stingiest defense in the country with the Wildcats allowing only eight goals in 17 games. Playing primarily at back, the junior was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. 29 and later added Defensive Player of the Week honors as well as a National Defensive Player of the Week Award from the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA).

In her first year as a starter, Boon recorded nine shutouts and produced a 16-1 record in the cage. She leads the NCAA in goals-against average (0.48) and is a co-leader in save percentage (.864). The redshirt first-year captured four Big Ten weekly awards this season (2-defensive, 2-freshman).

Hollamon averaged a point per game as the leading freshman scorer (eight points) during the conference season. She was a three-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week honoree and becomes the seventh Terrapin in 12 seasons to be named Freshman of the Year.

Fuchs receives her fourth Coach of the Year Award. Now in her 17th season at Northwestern, Fuchs led her team to a 16-1 overall record, an 8-0 conference mark, and a No. 2 ranking in the NFHCA National Coaches Poll. NU went undefeated in conference play for the third-straight season, extending its Big Ten win streak to 28 games.

Seven players on the All-Big Ten First Team were unanimous picks: Zimmer (second-straight year), Sessa (second-straight), and Tromp along with Iowa’s Dionne van Aalsum, Maryland’s Josie Hollamon, Michigan’s Abby Tamer (second-straight) and Ohio State’s Makenna Webster (second-straight). Zimmer earns all-conference first team honors for the fifth time, joining Penn State’s Sophia Gladieux as the only players in history to accomplish that feat.

The Big Ten also recognized nine Sportsmanship Award winners. The award is given to student-athletes at each institution who distinguish themselves through sportsmanship and ethical behavior. These students of good academic standing have demonstrated good citizenship outside of the sports-competition setting.

Listed below are this year’s award honorees:

Player of the Year
Maddie Zimmer +, Gr., M, Northwestern

Offensive Player of the Year
Ashley Sessa, Jr., F, Northwestern

Defensive Player of the Year
Ilse Tromp, Jr., B/M, Northwestern

Goalkeeper of the Year
Juliana Boon, R-Fr., G, Northwestern

Freshman of the Year
Jordyn Hollamon, Fr., F, Maryland

Coach of the Year
Tracey Fuchs, Northwestern

+ unanimous selection

All-Big Ten, First Team

Name	School	Year	Position	Hometown
Inés Garcia Prado	Indiana	Jr.	Midfielder	Madrid, Spain
Dionne van Aalsum +	Iowa	Jr.	Midfielder	Castricum, Netherlands
Fréderique van Cleef	Iowa	Gr.	Forward	Asten, Netherlands
Josie Hollamon +	Maryland	Jr.	Back	Delmar, Del.
Annemijn Klijnhout	Maryland	So.	Midfielder	Driebergen-Rijssenburg, Netherlands
Abby Tamer +	Michigan	Gr.	Forward/Midfielder	Whitmore Lake, Mich.
Claire Taylor	Michigan	Gr.	Back/Midfielder	West Simsbury, Conn.
Olivia Bent-Cole	Northwestern	Jr.	Forward	Philadelphia, Pa.
Juliana Boon	Northwestern	R-Fr.	Goalkeeper	Houston, Texas
Ashley Sessa +	Northwestern	Jr.	Forward	Schwenksville, Pa.
Ilse Tromp +	Northwestern	Jr.	Back/Midfielder	Rotterdam, Netherlands
Maddie Zimmer +	Northwestern	Gr.	Midfielder	Hershey, Pa.
Katie Fichtner	Ohio State	Sr.	Back	Harwood, Md.
Makenna Webster +	Ohio State	Gr.	Forward	St. Louis, Mo.
Paulina Niklaus	Rutgers	Gr.	Back	Mannheim, Germany
Puck Winter	Rutgers	Gr.	Back	Deventer, Netherlands

All-Big Ten, Second Team

Name	School	Year	Position	Hometown
Mijntje Hagen	Indiana	So.	Forward	Zeist, Netherlands
Emma Thompson	Indiana	Sr.	Back	Auckland, New Zealand
Jordan Byers	Iowa	Fr.	Midfielder	Landisburg, Pa.
Téa Fortpied	Iowa	Fr.	Back	Chaumont-Gistoux, Belgium
Milly Short	Iowa	Sr.	Midfielder/Back	Worcester, England
Maci Bradford	Maryland	Jr.	Forward	Delmar, Del.
Jordyn Hollamon	Maryland	Fr.	Forward	Delmar, Del.
Alyssa Klebasko	Maryland	Jr.	Goalkeeper	Odenton, Md.
Abby Burnett	Michigan	Jr.	Midfielder	Zionsville, Pa.
Juliette Manzur	Michigan	Jr.	Forward	Mareil-Marly, France
Maxine Rogge	Michigan	Fr.	Back	Ghent, Belgium
Greta Hinke	Northwestern	Sr.	Midfielder	Mequon, Wis.
Laura Salamanca	Northwestern	So.	Midfielder	Santiago, Chile
Grace Schulze	Northwestern	Gr.	Forward	Greenwich, Conn.
Anne Marie Krebs	Ohio State	Jr.	Midfielder	Louisville, Ky.
Sophia Mannino	Penn State	Sr.	Midfielder	Doylestown, Pa.

All-Freshman Team

Name	School	Year	Position	Hometown
Molly Stutte	Indiana	Fr.	Forward/Midfielder	St. Louis, Mo.
Jordan Byers +	Iowa	Fr.	Midfielder	Landisburg, Pa.
Téa Fortpied	Iowa	Fr.	Back	Chaumont-Gistoux, Belgium
Felicia Zonnenberg	Iowa	Fr.	Midfielder	Maarn, Netherlands
Maia Adamson	Maryland	Fr.	Midfielder	Grafton, New South Wales
Jordyn Hollamon +	Maryland	Fr.	Forward	Delmar, Del.
Maxine Rogge	Michigan	Fr.	Back	Ghent, Belgium
Juliana Boom +	Northwestern	R-Fr.	Goalkeeper	Houston, Texas
Autum Kernechel	Ohio State	Fr.	Midfielder/Back	Emmaus, Pa.
Martha Goodridge	Rutgers	Fr.	Back	Marlow, England
Emily Nicholls	Rutgers	R-Fr.	Goalkeeper	Haddon Heights, N.J.

Sportsmanship Award

Name	School	Year	Position	Hometown
Cecilia Maixner	Indiana	R-Jr.	Back	Ann Arbor, Mich.
Lieve van Kessel	Iowa	Jr.	Midfielder	Geertruidenberg, Netherlands
Maddie Vasilios	Maryland	Jr.	Forward	Clarksville, Md.
Emmy Tran	Michigan	R-Sr.	Midfielder	Harrisburg, Pa.
Mia Corbo	Michigan State	R-Fr.	Midfielder	Miami, Fla.
Amelia Albers	Northwestern	R-Jr.	Forward	Grand Rapids, Mich.
Victoria Kutz	Ohio State	So.	Back	Hummelstown, Pa.
Madison Tambroni	Penn State	Sr.	Midfielder	State College, Pa.
Olivia Beattie	Rutgers	Jr.	Back	Greenisland, Northern Ireland

Iowa's van Aalsum Chosen National Offensive Player of the Week

Big Ten Communications — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Iowa, Maryland, Rutgers Bestowed Weekly Field Hockey Honors

Unknown — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, lll. – The Big Ten Conference has announced its weekly field hockey awards for games played Oct. 28-Nov. 2.

Offensive Player of the Week
Dionne van Aalsum, Iowa
Jr. – M – Castricum, Netherlands – Bonhoeffer College

Registered a hat trick in Iowa’s 3-2 double overtime win over Ohio State on Oct. 31 in Columbus, Ohio
Netted the game-winning goal with 5:20 left in the second overtime
The win elevated Iowa to a second-place tie in the Big Ten standings
Has goals in 14 of 16 games this season; leads the NCAA in goals (26) and points (54)
The two-time All-Big Ten performer earns her third offensive player award of the season and the seventh of her career

Defensive Player of the Week
Alyssa Klebasko, Maryland
Jr. – G – Odenton, Md. – Garrison Forest

Posted a 1.00 goals-against average and .833 save percentage (stopping 10 of 12 shots) as No. 11 Maryland reached double-figures in wins on the season
Recorded her sixth shutout of the season in a 4-0 win over Northeastern on Nov. 2
Made eight saves against No. 4 Virginia and turned away two shots versus Northeastern
Sports the third-best career GAA (1.01) in program history
Last Terrapin named Defensive Player of the Week: Josie Hollamon (Oct. 13, 2025)

Freshman of the Week
Olivia de Zwaan, Rutgers
Fr. – F – Baarn, Netherlands – Het Baarnsch Lyceum

Contributed a goal in Rutgers’ 4-2 road win against Penn State on Oct. 31
Scored the game-winner just 4:10 into the game, giving the No. 18 Scarlet Knights a lead they didn’t relinquished
The win secured a spot for Rutgers in the Big Ten Tournament for the 10th-straight year
Becomes third Rutgers rookie to earn Freshman of the Week accolades
Last Scarlet Knight named Freshman of the Week: Martha Goodridge (Sept. 29, 2025)

2025 Big Ten Field Hockey Weekly Awards
Sept. 2
O: Makenna Webster, Gr., F, OSU
D: Emily Nicholls, R-Fr., G, RU
F: Jordyn Hollamon, Fr., M/B, MD

Sept. 8
O: Dionne van Aalsum, Jr., M, IOWA
D: Juliana Boon, R-Fr., G, NU
F: Felicia Zonnenberg, Fr., M, IOWA

Sept. 15
O: Dionne van Aalsum, Jr., M, IOWA
D: Alyssa Klebasko, Jr., G, MD
D: Puck Winter, Gr., B, RU
F: Emily Nicholls, R-Fr., G, RU

Sept. 22
O: Ilse Tromp, Jr., B/M, NU
D: Juliana Boon, R-Fr., G, NU
F: Jordyn Hollamon, Fr., M/B, MD

Sept. 29
O: Ashley Sessa, Jr., F, NU
D: Puck Winter, Gr., B, RU
F: Martha Goodridge, Fr., M, RU

Oct. 6
O: Mijntje Hagen, So., F, IND
O: Makenna Webster, Gr., F, OSU
D: Ilse Tromp, Jr., B/M, NU
F: Juliana Boon, R-Fr., G, NU

Oct. 13
O: Hannah Maney, So., F, IOWA
D: Josie Hollamon, Jr., B, MD
F: Jordyn Hollamon, Fr., M/B, MD

Oct. 20
O: Ashley Sessa, Jr., F, NU
D: Sadie Canelli, So., G, IND
D: Lyra Gavino, Jr., G, MSU
F: Juliana Boon, R-Fr., G, NU

Oct. 27
O: Ashley Sessa, Jr., F, NU
D: Milly Short, Sr., M/B, IOWA
F: Celia Arroyo Cabezudo, Fr., F, IND

Nov. 3
O: Dionne van Aalsum, Jr., M, IOWA
D: Alyssa Klebasko, Jr., G, MD
F: Olivia de Zwaan, Fr., F, RU

Bracket Released For 2025 Big Ten Field Hockey Tournament presented by Allstate

Unknown — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, lll. – The field is set for the 2025 Big Ten Field Hockey Tournament presented by Allstate following the conclusion of conference play on Friday. The single-elimination tournament, hosted by Indiana University, runs Thursday through Sunday (Nov. 6-9) at Deborah Tobias Field in Bloomington, Ind.

Northwestern earned the No. 1 seed after clinching the Big Ten Championship last week, marking the third-consecutive regular season title for the Wildcats.

The Big Ten Tournament bracket:

Thursday, Nov. 6, Quarterfinals (B1G+)
Game #1 (11 a.m. ET) — No. 4 seed Michigan (9-6) vs. No. 5 seed Rutgers (9-8)
Game #2 (2 p.m. ET) — No. 2 seed Maryland (9-7) vs. No. 7 seed Ohio State (7-9)
Game #3 (5 p.m. ET) — No. 3 seed Iowa (12-4) vs. No. 6 seed Indiana (9-8)

Friday, Nov. 7, Semifinals (BTN)
Game #4 (1 p.m. ET) — No. 1 seed Northwestern (16-1) vs. Game #1 winner
Game #5 (4 p.m. ET) — Game #2 winner vs. Game #3 winner

Sunday, Nov. 9, Championship (BTN)
Game #6 (12 p.m. ET) — Game #4 winner vs. Game #5 winner

Six teams are ranked in this week’s Penn Monto/NFHCA Coaches Poll. Northwestern is ranked second followed by Iowa (10th), Maryland (11th), Michigan (14th), Indiana (17th) and Rutgers (18th). The regular season closes Sunday with Maryland and Michigan State playing nonconference games.

Quarterfinals contests will be streamed on B1G+ with the semifinals and championship game carried by the Big Ten Network. Jack Kizer and Kara Lentz will provide commentary.

Northwestern's Sessa Selected National Offensive Player of the Week

Big Ten Communications — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Indiana, Iowa and Northwestern Presented Field Hockey Awards

Unknown — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, lll. – The Big Ten Conference has announced its weekly field hockey awards for games played October 23-26.

Offensive Player of the Week
Ashley Sessa, Northwestern
Jr. – F – Schwenksville, Pa. – Episcopal Academy

Helped No. 2-ranked Northwestern capture the Big Ten regular season title with wins over No. 13 Michigan and No. 18 Ohio State
Compiled three goals and an assist for seven points, notching her fifth multiple-goal game of the season
Netted the game-winning goal in Northwestern’s 3-1 win over Michigan on Friday
Leads Big Ten players with 15 assists on the season while standing second in points (43) and third in goals (14)
Earns her second Player award in as many weeks and the sixth of her career (third this season)

Defensive Player of the Week
Milly Short, Iowa
Sr. – M/B – Worcester, England – The King’s School Worcester

Anchored an Iowa defense that recorded back-to-back shutouts against Michigan State and No. 13 Michigan
Played a team-high 112 minutes, limiting opposing teams to three shots on goal for the week
Scored a second quarter goal in Iowa’s 6-0 win versus Michigan State on Thursday
A starter in 52-straight games, receives her first conference weekly honor
Last Hawkeye named Defensive Player of the Week: Mia Magnotta (Aug. 29, 2023)

Freshman of the Week
Celia Arroyo Cabezudo, Indiana
Fr. – F – Santander, Spain – Esclavas del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús

Produced a five-point weekend (two goals, assist) as No. 20 Indiana extended its win streak to four games
Scored the game’s first goal in Indiana’s 2-1 overtime win over No. 18 Ohio State, the Hoosiers first win in the series since 2021
Shares the team lead with seven goals and ranks fourth in scoring (15 points)
Becomes first Indiana player this season tabbed Freshman of the Week
Last Hoosier named Freshman of the Week: Sadie Canelli (Oct. 28, 2024)

Northwestern Claims Big Ten Field Hockey Championship

Unknown — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Photo courtesy of Northwestern Athletics

ROSEMONT, Ill. – No. 2-ranked Northwestern captured the 2025 Big Ten Field Hockey Championship outright with a 3-1 victory over 13th-ranked Michigan Friday afternoon in Evanston, Ill.

The regular season championship is the ninth in school history and the third-straight for the Wildcats, who have won 26-straight conference games dating to 2022.

Northwestern (14-1, 6-0 Big Ten), which has two conference games remaining, earns the No. 1 seed for the Big Ten Tournament presented by Allstate, slated for Nov. 6-9 at Bloomington, Ind.

Indiana, Michigan State, Northwestern Receive Field Hockey Weekly Awards

Unknown — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, lll. – The Big Ten Conference has announced its weekly field hockey awards for games played October 13-19.

Offensive Player of the Week
Ashley Sessa, Northwestern
Jr. – F – Schwenksville, Pa. – Episcopal Academy

Compiled nine points (4 goals, assist) over three games, helping No. 1 Northwestern to a pair of conference road wins
Logged third collegiate hat trick and extended her points streak to eight games in NU’s 5-0 win over No. 15 Rutgers
Leads the Big Ten with 14 assists while standing second in goals (11) and points (36)
The NFHCA All-American earns her second Offensive Player Award of the season and the fifth of her career

Co-Defensive Player of the Week
Sadie Canelli, Indiana
So. – G – Boxford, Mass. – Pingree School

Recorded a 1.51 goals-against average and .792 save percentage in three games
Backstopped Indiana to its first-ever win over Maryland; kept the Terrapins off the scoreboard the last 79 minutes of the game, plus the shootout (four attempts by MD)
Finished with 19 saves on the week, producing a career-high seven saves against Maryland and No. 18 Miami (OH)
Awarded Defensive Player honor for the second time in her career
Last Hoosier to receive the Defensive Player Award: Yip van Wonderen (Nov. 4, 2024)

Co-Defensive Player of the Week
Lyra Gavino, Michigan State
Jr. – G – New Malden, England – Surbiton

Posted a 2-0-0 record and .789 save percentage for the week, helping Michigan State to its first conference win
Made 10 saves to lead Michigan State to a 4-3 upset of No. 12 Ohio State on Sunday — performance ranked in the top 10 for saves this season by a Big Ten goalkeeper
Thwarted 11-of-12 penalty corner attempts by the Buckeyes
Held Ball State scoreless for 41 consecutive minutes in MSU’s 5-1 win on Tuesday
Last Spartan to capture the Defensive Player Award: Lyra Gavino (Oct. 28, 2024)

Freshman of the Week
Juliana Boon, Northwestern
R-Fr. – G – Houston, Texas – St. John’s School

Guided top-ranked Northwestern to wins against No. 10 Maryland and No. 15 Rutgers
Allowed four goals total in three games versus Top-15 opponents, stopping 13-of-17 shots on goal for a .765 save percentage
Recorded ninth shutout of the season with four saves against the Scarlet Knights
Leads the NCAA in goals-against average (0.50) and save percentage (.873)
Has captured four conference weekly awards this year (2-Freshman, 2-Defensive)

Iowa and Maryland Awarded Field Hockey Honors

Unknown — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, lll. – The Big Ten Conference has announced its weekly field hockey awards for games played October 10-12.

Offensive Player of the Week
Hannah Maney, Iowa
So. – F – Lewes, Del. – Cape Henlopen

Compiled five points to help No. 10 Iowa record its first shutout win of the season, a 7-0 decision over St. Louis in Iowa City
Her points total was the most among conference players over the weekend
Coming off the bench, scored twice and added an assist in 22 minutes of action
Earns her first career Big Ten weekly award
Last Iowa selection for the Offensive Award: Dionne van Aalsum (Sept. 15, 2025)

Defensive Player of the Week
Josie Hollamon, Maryland
Jr. – B – Delmar, Del. – Delmar

Tallied the game-winning goal for No. 12 Maryland in a 2-1 win over No. 10 Iowa Friday at Grant Field
Scored off a penalty corner with under 13 minutes left in regulation
Recorded a defensive save in the 49th minute and played the entire 60 minutes
The NFHCA All-American collects her second Big Ten Defensive Award, having been previously recognized on Oct. 2, 2023
Last Terrapin to receive a Defensive Player certificate: Alyssa Klebasko (Sept. 15, 2025)

Freshman of the Week
Jordyn Hollamon, Maryland
Fr. – M/B – Delmar, Del. – Delmar

Netted the game-tying goal in the 43rd minute as No. 12 Maryland rallied for a 2-1 win over No. 10 Iowa
Produced a game-high 10 shots with eight being on goal
Leads the team with six goals and ranks second in scoring with 14 points
Captures Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors for the third time this season
Last Maryland player named Freshman of the Week: Jordyn Hollamon (Sept. 22, 2025)

Northwestern's Tromp Chosen National Defensive Player of the Week

Big Ten Communications — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Indiana, Northwestern and Ohio State Garner Field Hockey Honors

Unknown — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, lll. – The Big Ten Conference has announced its weekly field hockey awards for games played Oct. 3-5.

Co-Offensive Player of the Week
Mijntje Hagen, Indiana
So. – F – Zeist, Netherlands – KSG de Breul

Tied an Indiana record with a hat trick in the Hoosiers’ 5-0 win over UC Davis on Friday
Scored three goals on three shots during a 26-minute span in the second half
Added an assist for a seven-point performance, matching the third-highest, single-game points total in program history
Earns her first career Big Ten Offensive Player award
Last Indiana player chosen Offensive Player of the Week: Maddie Latino (Sept. 11, 2017)

Co-Offensive Player of the Week
Makenna Webster, Ohio State
Gr. – F – St. Louis, Mo. – Wisconsin

Scored the overtime game-winner in Ohio State’s 2-1 upset of No. 11 Maryland in Columbus on Friday
Netted a second-half insurance goal to help Ohio State to a 2-0 win over Penn State, marking the Buckeyes’ first three-game win streak in the series
Raised her season goal total to 16, which ranks third-best in the nation
Collects her second offensive award of the season and the fifth of her career
Last Ohio State Offensive Player of the Week honoree: Makenna Webster (Sept. 2, 2025)

Defensive Player of the Week
Ilse Tromp, Northwestern
Jr. – B/M – Rotterdam, Netherlands – Laurens Lyceum Rotterdam

Excelled on both ends of the field in Northwestern’s 3-1 come-from-behind win over No. 10 Iowa on the road
Helped the Wildcats defense limit the Hawkeyes to six shots on goal and below their goal-scoring average (4.00)
Offensively, Tromp contributed two goals in a 17-minute time span, tying the game in the third quarter and providing the game-winner with 10:28 left in regulation
Leads top-ranked Northwestern in goals (11) and game-winning goals (five)
Last Wildcat to receive Defensive Player accolade: Juliana Boon (Sept. 22, 2025)

Freshman of the Week
Juliana Boon, Northwestern
R-Fr. – G – Houston, Texas – St. John’s School

Made five saves on six shots in a 3-1 win over No. 10 Iowa, extending Northwestern’s regular-season conference win streak to 22 games
Held the Hawkeyes scoreless for the last 49 minutes of the game
Leads the NCAA in goals-against average (0.30), saves percentage (.912) and wins (10)
Adds a Freshman of the Week honor to a pair of Defensive Player awards already won this season
Last Northwestern player named Freshman of the Week: Nadia Nemeth (Sept. 23, 2024)

The Big Ten and Allstate Unveil New Partnership to Elevate Women’s Sports

Unknown — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

CHICAGO, Ill. – Allstate, the Big Ten Conference and Big Ten Network (BTN) today announced the creation of the Allstate Big Ten Women’s Championship Series, a new competition designed to spotlight and celebrate excellence in women’s athletics across the conference. The championship series is part of a first-of-its kind, multi-year partnership that establishes Allstate as the Official Insurance Partner of the Big Ten Conference and reflects Allstate’s 20-year legacy of supporting college athletics.

With the partnership:

The Allstate Big Ten Women’s Championship Series will be created. This year-long competition among Big Ten schools is designed to highlight excellence across women’s athletics, with schools earning points based on their teams’ performance in regular and postseason play. At the end of the academic year, the school with the highest point total will be recognized as the overall champion.
Allstate becomes the title sponsor of the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament, taking place March 4-8 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Allstate will present all 12 Big Ten Women’s Olympic Sports championships and tournaments, including soccer, gymnastics and softball.
Allstate will sponsor On The Pitch , BTN’s new series spotlighting women’s soccer stories across the conference.

Tony Petitti, Big Ten Conference Commissioner
“The Big Ten’s commitment to women’s sports stretches back decades and is reflected in the competitive success we see today. As we continue to explore opportunities for growth, we’re excited to partner with Allstate to further showcase these exceptional student-athletes, coaches and teams throughout the year.”

Elizabeth Brady, Allstate chief marketing, customer and communications officer:
“From Allstate’s Good Hands Nets to the Good Works Team, Allstate continues to support both programs and student-athletes during this transformative era in college athletics. Together with the Big Ten, we’re elevating women’s sports and empowering all student-athletes who lead on their campuses and in communities.”

François McGillicuddy, BTN President:
“As the network continues to expand its live championship offerings, Allstate’s commitment to women’s sports will enhance BTN’s coverage of the most significant moments, shots and plays in Big Ten women’s athletics.”

Allstate’s longstanding support of college athletics is part of its commitment to empowering young people to lead in their communities. Allstate has been a proud member of the college athletics community for 20 years through its university and conference sponsorships, academic scholarships and community impact initiatives. Since 2005, the Allstate Good Hands Nets program has raised millions of dollars in scholarships with every field goal and extra point scored. Allstate recently upped the donations for each kick, funding more scholarships for student-athletes across all sports. Since 2008, the Allstate Good Works Teams have honored hundreds of student-athletes for their service off the field, supporting causes such as youth empowerment and hunger relief. This January marks the 20th year as title sponsor of the Allstate Sugar Bowl, one of the premier events in college football.

Rutgers' Winter Chosen National Defensive Player of the Week

NFCA — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Northwestern and Rutgers Collect Weekly Field Hockey Awards

Unknown — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, lll. – The Big Ten Conference has announced its weekly field hockey awards for games played Sept. 26-28.

Offensive Player of the Week
Ashley Sessa, Northwestern
Jr. – F – Schwenksville, Pa. – Episcopal Academy

Played a role in four goals as top-ranked Northwestern defeated Indiana, 5-0, on Sept. 26
Matched a career high with six points, contributing two goals and two assists in the win
Scored goals 53 seconds apart in the second quarter to help the Wildcats extend their regular season win streak to 43 games
The 2024 All-American secures her fourth career Big Ten offensive award
Marks second-straight week that Northwestern has captured offensive player honors

Defensive Player of the Week
Puck Winter, Rutgers
Gr. – B – Deventer, Netherlands – Centre for Sports and Education

Playing at back and midfield, spearheaded a Rutgers defense that held opponents to one goal in 127 minutes of action
Made two defensive saves in the closing minutes of regulation as Rutgers prevailed, 2-1, over Ohio State in overtime on Sept. 26
Recorded five points (two goals, assist) in Rutgers’ 8-0 win over Columbia on Sept. 28
Leads the Big Ten with four defensive saves
The 2024 All-Big Ten selection earns her fourth career defensive player award and her second of the season

Freshman of the Week
Martha Goodridge, Rutgers
Fr. – M – Marlow, England – Sir William Borlase

Compiled two goals and an assist for No. 19 Rutgers in a pair of home wins
Scored the overtime game-winner in Rutgers’ 2-1 victory over Ohio State, the eighth-straight win in the series for the Scarlet Knights
Contributed three points (goal, assist) in an 8-0 decision versus Columbia
The first-year midfielder has scored in three of her last four contests
Last Rutgers player named Freshman of the Week: Emily Nicholls (Sept. 15, 2025)

Maryland and Northwestern Secure Field Hockey Weekly Awards

Unknown — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, lll. – The Big Ten Conference has announced its weekly field hockey awards for games played Sept. 19-21.

Offensive Player of the Week
Ilse Tromp, Northwestern
Jr. – B/M – Rotterdam, Netherlands – Laurens Lyceum Rotterdam

Produced 10 points in Northwestern’s road sweep of Delaware and Villanova
Excelled at both ends of the field, scoring five goals (including two game-winners) while holding the Blue Hens and Wildcats scoreless
Notched her first career hat trick in a 4-0 win over Delaware on Friday
Leads the top-ranked Wildcats in scoring with 16 points
Last Northwestern Offensive Player of the Week: Ashley Sessa (Nov. 4, 2024)

Defensive Player of the Week
Juliana Boon, Northwestern
R-Fr. – G – Houston, Texas – St. John’s School

Recorded fifth and sixth shutouts of the season to help No. 1 Northwestern to road wins over Delaware and Villanova
Turned away eight shots on goal during the weekend, improving her NCAA-best save percentage to .920 on the year
Matched a season-high with five saves on Sunday while extending her shutout streak to 163 minutes
Sports the nation’s top goals-against average (0.25), having allowed just two goals in eight contests
Earns her second Big Ten Defensive honor of the year

Freshman of the Week
Jordyn Hollamon, Maryland
Fr. – M – Delmar, DE – Delmar

Compiled a team-best three points in Maryland’s 3-1 win over No. 16 Penn State in the conference opener for both teams
In just 37 minutes of action, contributed a goal off a penalty corner and threaded a long pass on Feliz Kuhne’s goal that made the ESPN SportsCenter Top 10
Helped No. 10 Maryland improve to 5-0 at home
Shares team scoring honors with 10 points after seven games
Collects her second Big Ten Freshman award of the season

Iowa, Maryland, Rutgers Earn Weekly Field Hockey Honors

Unknown — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, lll. – The Big Ten Conference has announced its Field Hockey Offensive, Co-Defensive and Freshman of the Week Award winners for the week of Sept. 12-14.

Offensive Player of the Week
Dionne van Aalsum, Iowa
Jr. – MF – Castricum, Netherlands – Bonhoeffer College

Compiled three goals and two assists for eight points over the weekend, placing seven of 10 shots on goal (.700)
Produced the game-winning goal — scored a minute into the game — in Iowa’s 5-1 win at Louisville on Sunday; also converted a penalty stroke for her 14th goal of the season
Contributed a goal and assist for the 15^th-ranked Hawkeyes in a 3-1 win over No. 20 Miami on Friday
Earns the Big Ten Offensive Player Award for a second-straight week and for the sixth time in her career

Co-Defensive Player of the Week
Alyssa Klebasko, Maryland
Jr. – G – Odenton, Md. – Garrison Forest

Posted her 13th career shutout as No. 10 Maryland defeated No. 13 Saint Joseph’s, 1-0, Sunday in College Park, Md.
Made a season-high six saves in a 3-1 victory against Penn on Friday
Allowed one goal in 120 minutes of action on the weekend, helping Maryland improve its all-time record at the Terrapin Invitational to 22-2
Is a first-time winner of the Big Ten Defensive Player Award
Last Maryland Defensive Player of the Week: Josie Hollamon (Oct. 2, 2023)

Co-Defensive Player of the Week
Puck Winter, Rutgers
Gr. – B – Deventer, Netherlands – Centre for Sports and Education

Notched the game-winning goal 5:50 into overtime for No. 18 Rutgers in a 3-2 win over No. 16 UConn
Anchored a back line that did not allow the Huskies to take a shot for the final 17 minutes of regulation and overtime
Recorded her 26th career defensive save (second-most by a Big Ten player) on Sunday versus No. 11 Princeton; played every minute of both games on the weekend
The 2024 All-Big Ten selection collects her third career Defensive Player honor
Last Rutgers Defensive Player of the Week: Emily Nicholls (Sept. 2, 2025)

Freshman of the Week
Emily Nicholls, Rutgers
R-Fr. – G – Haddon Heights, N.J. – Camden Catholic

Stopped 19 of 22 shots (.864) against two ranked opponents in 132 minutes of action
Turned aside 13 shots in a double overtime loss to No. 11 Princeton, the most saves by a Scarlet Knight goalkeeper since 2015; also thwarted a penalty stroke attempt
Made six saves in Rutgers’ 3-2 overtime triumph of No. 16 UConn, handing the Huskies just their sixth loss in 25 games
Earns her second Big Ten weekly award of the season, having been named Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 2
Last Rutgers Big Ten Freshman Winner: Sophie Kuiper (Oct. 21, 2024)

Northwestern's Boon Chosen National Defensive Player of the Week

Big Ten Communications — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Iowa and Northwestern Take Home Field Hockey Honors

Unknown — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, lll. – The Big Ten Conference has announced its Field Hockey Offensive, Defensive and Freshman of the Week Award winners for the week of Sept. 4-7.

Offensive Player of the Week
Dionne van Aalsum, Iowa
Jr. – MF – Castricum, Netherlands – Bonhoeffer College

Amassed eight goals and 16 points to lead 15th-ranked Iowa to wins over Kent State and Queens (N.C.)
Produced back-to-back four-goal performances at Grant Field
Took 22 shots on the weekend, placing 14 on goal, while notching her 11th goal of the season
The 2024 All-Big Ten selection earned her fifth career Big Ten Offensive award
Last Iowa Offensive Player of the Week: Dionne van Aalsum (Oct. 30, 2023)

Defensive Player of the Week
Juliana Boon, Northwestern
R-Fr. – G – Houston, Texas – St. John’s School

Helped top-ranked Northwestern to wins over No. 5 Duke (Sept. 5) and No. 8 Boston College (Sept. 7) at the ACC/Big Ten Challenge in Durham, N.C.
A first-year starter, extended her shutout streak to 240 minutes
Made nine saves on the weekend, solidifying a Wildcat defense that has yet to allow a goal in four games
Boon’s performances propelled Northwestern to its eighth-straight win the in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge series
Last Northwestern Defensive Player of the Week: Annabel Skubisz (Sept. 23, 2024)

Freshman of the Week
Felicia Zonnenberg, Iowa
Fr. – MF – Maarn, Netherlands – Schaerweijde U18-1

Led Big Ten freshmen with seven points, producing a goal and five assists
Turned in three assists in Sunday’s 8-1 win over Queens
Started both games on the weekend as Iowa outscored its opponents, 12-2
The rookie midfielder leads Iowa with five assists and stands second in team scoring with nine points
Last Iowa Big Ten Freshman Winner: Dionne van Aalsum (Oct. 30, 2023)

Ohio State's Webster Chosen NFHCA Offensive Player of the Week

Big Ten Communications — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Makenna Webster earns national player honor with a 21-point weekend

Maryland, Ohio State, Rutgers Honored with Field Hockey Awards

Unknown — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, lll. – The Big Ten Conference has announced its Field Hockey Offensive, Defensive and Freshman of the Week Award winners for the season-opening weekend of Aug. 29-Sept. 1.

Offensive Player of the Week
Makenna Webster, Ohio State
Gr. – F – St. Louis, Mo. – Wisconsin

Compiled 10 goals and an assist for 21 points in Ohio State’s weekend sweep of Mid-American Conference teams
Set an OSU game-record with six goals for the No. 13 Buckeyes in their home opener, a 9-3 win versus Kent State on Sunday
Jump-started the season with four goals in a 7-0 triumph of Ball State on Friday
Her points total for the week was the highest among NCAA players
The 2024 All-American earns her fourth career Big Ten weekly award

Defensive Player of the Week
Emily Nicholls, Rutgers
Fr. – G – Haddon Heights, N.J. – Camden Catholic

A redshirt freshman, Nicholls didn’t allow a goal in 105 minutes of action as No. 16 Rutgers won a pair of nonconference games to open the season
Helped Rutgers to a 2-0 road win over American East champion and NCAA participant Vermont, finishing with eight saves
Played three quarters in her collegiate debut against Wagner, making three saves
Became first goalkeeper during Coach Meredith Civico's 14-year tenure to not allow a goal over first two collegiate starts.
Last Rutgers Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week: Sophia Howard (Oct. 21, 2024)

Freshman of the Week
Jordyn Hollamon, Maryland
Fr. – M/B – Delmar, Del. – Delmar

Helped No. 4 Maryland to a 2-0 record in the Conference Cup with home wins over Stanford and Villanova
Came off the bench to score twice against Villanova behind a team-high four shots
Assisted on Maryland’s first goal of the season, scored just 1:40 into the opening quarter versus Stanford on Friday
Owns a share of the team’s scoring lead with five points
Last Maryland Big Ten Freshman Winner: Ella Galtan (Nov. 4, 2024)

2025 Big Ten Field Hockey Weekly Awards
Sept. 2
O: Makenna Webster, Gr., F, OSU
D: Emily Nicholls, Fr., G, RU
F: Jordyn Hollamon, Fr., M/B, MD

Big Ten Conference Presents Field Hockey Players to Watch List

Unknown — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, lll. – The Big Ten Conference announced its 2025 Field Hockey Players to Watch List on Wednesday. Preseason honors were bestowed upon 15 student-athletes who earned All-Big Ten honors last season.

The 27-member Watch List features three Big Ten award winners from last season in Northwestern’s Maddie Zimmer (Player of the Year) and Ashley Sessa (Offensive Player of the Year) and Josie Hollamon of Maryland (Defensive Player of the Year).

Zimmer, Sessa and Hollamon were tabbed All-Americans by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association and are joined on the Watch List by returning NFHCA All-Americans in Abby Tamer (Michigan), Ilse Tromp (Northwestern), Makenna Webster (Ohio State) and Paulina Niklaus (Rutgers).

The 2025 field hockey season begins Friday with seven of the conference’s nine teams ranked in the Penn Monto/NFHCA National Coaches Poll. Defending NCAA champion Northwestern enters the season as the nation’s top-ranked team.

BIG TEN PLAYERS TO WATCH LIST

NAME	SCHOOL	YR	POSITION(S)	HOMETOWN
Inés Garcia Prado +	Indiana	Jr.	Midfielder	Madrid, Spain
Mijntje Hagen	Indiana	So.	Forward	Zeist, Netherlands
Emma Thompson	Indiana	Sr.	Back	Auckland, New Zealand
Mia Magnotta	Iowa	Sr.	Goalkeeper	Forty-Fort, Pa.
Milly Short ^	Iowa	Sr.	Midfielder/Back	Worcester, England
Dionne van Aalsum ^	Iowa	Jr.	Midfielder	Castricum, Netherlands
Ella Gaitan ^	Maryland	So.	Forward	Belvidere, N.J.
Josie Hollamon +	Maryland	Jr.	Midfielder/Back	Delmar, Del.
Alyssa Klebasko ^	Maryland	Jr.	Goalkeeper	Odenton, Md.
Abby Burnett	Michigan	Jr.	Midfielder	Zionsville, Pa.
Abby Tamer +	Michigan	Gr.	Forward/Midfielder	Whitmore Lake, Mich.
Claire Taylor	Michigan	Gr.	Back/Midfielder	West Simsbury, Conn.
Tatum Johnson	Michigan State	Gr.	Forward	Downington, Pa.
Lilian Knorr	Michigan State	So.	Midfielder	Berlin, Germany
Maddie Lawlor	Michigan State	Gr.	Midfielder	Shamong, N.J.
Ashley Sessa +	Northwestern	Jr.	Forward	Schwenksville, Pa.
Ilse Tromp +	Northwestern	Jr.	Back/Midfielder	Rotterdam, Netherlands
Maddie Zimmer +	Northwestern	Gr.	Midfielder	Hershey, Pa.
Katie Fichtner +	Ohio State	Sr.	Back	Harwood, Md.
Anne Marie Krebs ^	Ohio State	Jr.	Midfielder	Louisville, Ky.
Makenna Webster +	Ohio State	Gr.	Forward	St. Louis, Mo.
Ella Jennes	Penn State	Sr.	Forward/Midfielder	Aerdenhout, Netherlands
Anouk Knuvers	Penn State	Gr.	Back	's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Sophia Mannino	Penn State	Sr.	Midfielder	Doylestown, Pa.
Anna Cogdell	Rutgers	So.	Midfielder	Badingham, England
Paulina Niklaus +	Rutgers	Sr.	Midfielder	Mannheim, Germany
Puck Winter ^	Rutgers	Sr.	Back	Deventer, Netherlands

+2024 All-Big Ten First Team
^2024 All-Big Ten Second Team

Seven Big Ten Field Hockey Teams Ranked in the NFHCA Preseason Top 20 Poll

Big Ten Communications — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Big Ten Conference Releases Field Hockey Television Schedule

Unknown — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference has announced its television schedule for the 2025 field hockey season. The Big Ten Network (BTN) will broadcast seven conference games involving all nine participating schools.

BTN will also cover the Big Ten Tournament from Bloomington, Ind., with a semifinal doubleheader on November 7, followed by the championship game on November 9.

The first broadcast is scheduled for Friday, September 19, when Indiana plays host to Iowa. Field Hockey Fridays will be a theme on the linear schedule with an exception on Sunday, October 5, when Rutgers and Michigan face off in Ann Arbor.

In addition to the BTN lineup, Big Ten games and nonconference contests will be streamed on B1G+, BTN’s subscription streaming service, providing access to stream 2,700 more games and next-day on-demand archives.

Listed below is this year’s television schedule:

Date	Teams	Time	Network
Friday, September 19	Iowa at Indiana	4 p.m. ET	BTN
Friday, September 26	Michigan State at Penn State	4 p.m. ET	BTN
Friday, October 3	Maryland at Ohio State	3 p.m. ET	BTN
Sunday, October 5	Rutgers at Michigan	12 p.m. ET	BTN
Friday, October 10	Maryland at Iowa	4 p.m. ET	BTN
Friday, October 17	Northwestern at Rutgers	4 p.m. ET	BTN
Friday, October 24	Michigan at Northwestern	4 p.m. ET	BTN
Friday, November 7	Big Ten Tournament Semifinal	1 p.m. ET	BTN
Friday, November 7	Big Ten Tournament Semifinal	4 p.m. ET	BTN
Sunday, November 9	Big Ten Tournament Championship	12 p.m. ET	BTN

Northwestern's Tracey Fuchs Elected to NFHCA Hall of Fame

Big Ten Communications — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Northwestern's Zimmer, Skubisz Earn CSC Academic All-America Recognition

Big Ten Communications — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT