Big Ten Announces 2020-21 Field Hockey Postseason Honors

Iowa’s Anthe Nijziel named Big Ten Player and Defensive Player of the Year

 ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced its 2020-21 field hockey All-Big Ten teams and individual award winners on Monday, with Iowa, Northwestern, Ohio State and Rutgers collecting individual honors. The Hawkeye’s Anthe Nijziel was tabbed Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, while Northwestern’s Maddie Zimmer collected Freshman of the Year accolades and Ohio State’s Mackenzie Allessie claimed Offensive Player of the Year honors. Iowa’s Lisa Cellucci and Rutgers’ Meredith Civico shared Coach of the Year recognition.