The Big Ten Conference announced its weekly field hockey honors for the period spanning September 4 through September 7, recognizing outstanding performances from across its member institutions.
Award Winners and Their Impact
Fréderique van Cleef of Iowa was named Co‑Offensive Player of the Week after a prolific start to the season that saw her net six goals and tally 14 points in victories over Lehigh and Ball State, a performance that propelled the Hawkeyes to a dominant early‑season stretch.
Sienna Golden from Ohio State earned co‑offensive honors after contributing three goals during the ACC/Big Ten Challenge, most notably the two decisive strikes in a 2‑1 triumph over No. 5 Virginia that highlighted her ability to perform on the big stage.
Penn State’s Aby Deverka captured the Defensive Player of the Week accolade, posting a .929 save percentage and making 13 of 14 stops, including a shutout against Villanova that featured four crucial saves.
Freshman Avery Alleva made history for Ohio State by becoming the first Buckeye rookie to claim the Freshman of the Week award since Brenna Bough’s recognition in October 2023, posting six saves in the win over Virginia and a remarkable 11‑of‑15 performance in a subsequent loss to Syracuse.
Collectively, the honorees illustrate the depth of talent across the conference, with Iowa’s offensive firepower, Ohio State’s balanced attack, Penn State’s defensive solidity, and the emergence of a new star in the freshman class, all of which bode well for the remainder of the season.