Over the weekend, Rutgers field hockey captured two more victories, defeating No. 9 Ohio State 1-0 and Michigan State 3-1, improving their record to 14-0 and 5-0 in the Big Ten. The Scarlet Knights now have the best record in the NCAA at 14-0 and are tied for first in the Big Ten at 5-0.
For her performance over the weekend, Rutgers redshirt sophomore Puck Winter earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors. The Deventer, Netherlands, native had two defensive saves with a save in each game, leading to the Scarlet Knights 2-0 road weekend. While playing center back, Winter has allowed just one goal in 140 minutes of field hockey.
Winter has anchored the Rutgers defense, recording 1384 minutes through 14 games this season. Winter has recorded seven goals (three game-winners), 14 points, and 23 shots on goal in her second year with the Scarlet Knights. Winter’s three game-winning goals rank her No. 7 in the Big Ten Conference.
Your Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week: Puck Winter!
The back had two defensive saves as #RUFH held opponents to 1 goal in 140 minutes during a 2-0 weekend to earn her 2nd Big Ten award this season pic.twitter.com/iYDKP9VyA3
— Rutgers Field Hockey (@RUFieldHockey) October 16, 2023
After her victory against Michigan State, Winter has recorded seven defensive saves, which ranks her No. 1 in the Big Ten, second most in the nation. Also, Winter has five more defensive saves than anyone else in the Big Ten.
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The Scarlet Knights have been recognized throughout the season, with three players earning Big Ten Player of the Week awards. Winter joins team captains Guillermina Causarano (Offensive, twice) and Sophia Howard (Defense) with Big Ten Player of the Week honors.
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