Defensive Excellence Recognized
Bella Ayscue’s name reappeared on the NSCAA Defenders to Watch list for 2025, marking the second straight year a Penn State player has earned the distinction after Kaelyn Wolfe’s earlier nod.
The honor follows a 2024 campaign in which Ayscue appeared in every one of Penn State’s 21 matches, a durability that helped the team limit opponents to just 2.4 goals per game while posting a .096 shooting percentage against.
Her impact extended beyond the backline; she contributed two goals and an assist, amassing five points and topping the squad with a .571 shots‑on‑goal rate among players who took multiple attempts.
Teammates in the Trenches
Ayscue operated alongside a disciplined defensive cohort that included Hailey Baumann, Kiara Gilmore and Maya Loudd, each of whom helped shape a unit that consistently frustrated opposing attacks.