PSU nets upset in Big Ten field hockey

From CDT staff reports

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Freshman Kelsey Amy scored two first-half goals as seventh-seeded Penn State upset No. 2 Ohio State 2-1 in the opening round of the Big Ten Field Hockey tournament Thursday at Michigan State.

The Nittany Lions, just the second No. 7 seed to win in the history of the event, advance to face third-seeded Indiana in today’s semifinals. The 2 p.m. clash will air on the Big Ten Network.

“I was really pleased with the way we played both halves,” said Penn State coach Charlene Morett, who team improved to 7-12. “We had a very exciting first half and played with a lot of poise. We got into a little bit of a panic mode in the second half, but I was really proud of the way they stayed strong inside our defensive 25. Ali Mevesdid a nice job in goal, too. It was a great game for us.”

After nearly 30 minutes of scoreless action in the first half, Amy converted off a penalty corner, blasting a shot past Ohio State goalkeeper Lindsay Quintiliani.Amy Bonenberger andJessica Longstrethhad assists on the play.

Amy scored again off another penalty corner attempt after time had expired. With time winding down, Longstreth made a steal at mid-field to create an attacking opportunity. The penalty corner was awarded before the time had expired, so Penn State was allowed to take the attempt as Amy converted.

Ohio State’s Berta Queralt scored at the 49-minute mark, but the Buckeyes (13-6) couldn’t beat Meves again despite holding a 13-4 edge in shots. Meves finished with five saves.

Also Thursday, seniorsLaura Cahilland Bethany Marvelwere named to the All-Big Ten Second Team. It is the first conference season honor for Cahill while Marvel received second-team praise for the second consecutive season.

Football

Cappelletti part of Heisman tour on campus

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State’s legendary Heisman Trophy winner, John Cappelletti, and national media personality Dan Patrick will be among the participants at the Sports Illustrated Heisman Tour Presented by Nissan on campus this weekend. The event celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Heisman Trophy.

The event will be held by East Halls, near the corner of Curtin and Bigler roads, beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday preceding Penn State’s game against Ohio State. The tour will include interactive activities and a decade-by-decade display of all previous Heisman Trophy winners.

An autograph session with Patrick, a Sports Illustrated senior writer and national radio show host, will be held from noon to 1 p.m. He will then be joined by Cappelletti, who won the 1973 Heisman Trophy, for a question-and- answer session with fans. Cappelletti will sign autograpsh from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Paterno, Bowman on awards list

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State coach Joe Paterno and linebacker Navorro Bowmanand have been selected as semifinalists for two awards presented by the Maxwell Football Club.

Paterno is among 15 nominees for the Maxwell Football Club’s college coach of the year honor, the George Munger Award, which Paterno won in 2005. Bowman is one of 16 players under consideration for the Chuck Bednarik Award, given to the nation’s top defensive player. The Nittany Lions have had four Bednarik Award winners in the last 10 years, including Dan Connor (2007), Paul Posluszny (2005-06) and LaVar Arrington (1999).