PARK RIDGE, Ill. -- Following a stellar two games in the cage for the Nittany Lions this past weekend, redshirt junior Ayla Halus (Hershey, Pa.) has been named Big Ten Field Hockey Defensive Player of the Week. Halus' play was crucial in victories over No. 6 Duke on Saturday and Virginia Commonwealth on Sunday.
In the two victories this past weekend, Halus allowed just one goal over the two-game span. On Saturday, she made 10 saves and allowed one goal against the sixth-ranked Blue Devils. The 10 saves for Halus was a season-high. She played in the first 45 minutes against VCU and made three stops while allowing no goals.
Penn State hosts the 2011 Big Ten Field Hockey Tournament from Nov. 3-6. Tickets for the Big Ten Tournament can be purchased by contacting the Bryce Jordan Center ticket office at 814-865-5555. All session passes are $18 for adults and $12 for students/senior citizens. Single session tickets will run at $8 for adults and $5 for students/senior citizens. Groups of 15 people or more may also purchase tickets at $12 for all session passes and $5 for a single session.