Field Hockey Recognized in All-Big Ten Awards
Apr 19 | Field Hockey
Glatz and Larmour: First Team, Burns and Redlingshoefer Second Team; Civico Co-Coach of the Year, Romano Sportsmanship
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – No. 6 Rutgers field hockey was well recognized on Monday with the release of the 2021 field hockey All-Big Ten awards. Head Coach Meredith Civico was named Big Ten Co-Coach of the Year. Gianna Glatz and Katie Larmour were named First Team All-Big Ten, while Kerrie Burns and Milena Redlingshoefer were named Second Team All-Big Ten. Liz Romano was the team's Sportsmanship Award honoree.
The four All-Big Ten selections marked the most ever for RU since joining the conference. It was the third straight year that RU had two First Team All-BIg Ten selections. It was the first conference Coach of the Year award for Meredith Civico.
"We are incredibly proud to have Gianna and Katie both named First Team All-Big Ten and Kerrie and Milena named to the Second Team," head coach Meredith Civico said. "These four student-athletes have been incredible leaders both on and off the field all season and they deserve every award they receive."
Civico was named the Big Ten Co-Coach of the Year after the Scarlet Knights went 9-5 in the regular season and were nationally ranked in the top-12 in the country in all six coaches polls this season. The team earned four top-10 wins, topping No. 9 Penn State and No. 4 Northwestern twice apiece. RU went 6-0 at home, the first time the program was unbeaten at home since 1976. Civico earns her first career conference coach of the year award after guiding the ascent of the Scarlet Knight program. Under her leadership, Rutgers has gone 32-19 overall in the past three seasons, with a 13-11 conference record in that span in the nation's top league. Over that span, RU has defeated 13 ranked foes, including eight top-10 wins, signaling the continued improvement of the program.
"This award goes to the entire coaching staff as this has been a true team effort both on and off the field," head coach Meredith Civico said. "Maddy, Ajai and Joey have been incredible this season, leading the team through both successes and challenges. I couldn't be more grateful for their hard work and I'm delighted this has been recognized by the entire conference."
Gianna Glatz was named First Team All-Big Ten for the third straight season. One of the top goalkeepers in the nation, she posted career-bests in goals-against-average (1.41) and save percentage (.794). Playing all conference games, she had six shutouts in gameplay this season, allowing just 13 goals in 14 games. The Medford, N.J. native was twice named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, and also earned National Defensive Player of the Week honors following a pair of shutouts over No. 9 Penn State. For her career, she now boasts a 40-28 record with a career 1.53 goals-against-average and .738 save percentage. Among Rutgers all-time career leaders, she currently ranks sixth in goals-against-average and 10th in saves (282).
Katie Larmour earned all-conference accolades for the second time, as she was also named First Team All-Big Ten last season. The midfielder from Belfast, Ireland led the team with a career-high seven assists, also scoring two goals for 11 points. Her 0.5 assists per game was second in the Big Ten. She recorded her sixth career game-winning goal on April 11, when she scored in overtime to lift RU to a victory over No. 4 Northwestern. The senior has scored 16 career goals and added 13 assists for 45 points lifetime.
Kerrie Burns earns her first career all-conference honor. The team captain was a valuable player between midfield and defense, keying Rutgers' stout backline this season that allowed just 13 goals in 14 games. The Portadown, Ireland native also tallied a goal and added four assists. She has started 67 games over her career with eight goals and nine assists for 25 points.
Milena Redlingshoefer led the team this season with six goals and 17 points. Her five assists were second on the team. The Munich, Germany native ranked in the top-six in the league in points (fourth, 1.21 per game), goals (fifth, .43 per game) and assists (sixth, 0.36). The junior had two game-winning goals in one-goal games (2-1 win over No. 4 Northwestern on April 9 and 2-1 win versus Ohio State on February 28), and also assisted twice on game-winning goals. She set career-bests this season for goals and points.
Liz Romano was Rutgers' Sportsmanship Award recipient. Romano made an impact in her first season playing with the Scarlet Knights, as the New Vernon, N.J. native scored five goals, second most on the team. She also was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week following the team's weekend sweep of No. 4 Northwestern.
"Liz Romano has been a fantastic addition to our team and program," Civico said. She is a talented player and wonderful person who is fully deserving of the Sportsmanship Award.
The Scarlet Knights are well positioned for future success. With the departure of just one senior (Gracey Butsack), Rutgers expects to return all four all-conference selections for next season.
The four All-Big Ten selections marked the most ever for RU since joining the conference. It was the third straight year that RU had two First Team All-BIg Ten selections. It was the first conference Coach of the Year award for Meredith Civico.
"We are incredibly proud to have Gianna and Katie both named First Team All-Big Ten and Kerrie and Milena named to the Second Team," head coach Meredith Civico said. "These four student-athletes have been incredible leaders both on and off the field all season and they deserve every award they receive."
Civico was named the Big Ten Co-Coach of the Year after the Scarlet Knights went 9-5 in the regular season and were nationally ranked in the top-12 in the country in all six coaches polls this season. The team earned four top-10 wins, topping No. 9 Penn State and No. 4 Northwestern twice apiece. RU went 6-0 at home, the first time the program was unbeaten at home since 1976. Civico earns her first career conference coach of the year award after guiding the ascent of the Scarlet Knight program. Under her leadership, Rutgers has gone 32-19 overall in the past three seasons, with a 13-11 conference record in that span in the nation's top league. Over that span, RU has defeated 13 ranked foes, including eight top-10 wins, signaling the continued improvement of the program.
"This award goes to the entire coaching staff as this has been a true team effort both on and off the field," head coach Meredith Civico said. "Maddy, Ajai and Joey have been incredible this season, leading the team through both successes and challenges. I couldn't be more grateful for their hard work and I'm delighted this has been recognized by the entire conference."
Gianna Glatz was named First Team All-Big Ten for the third straight season. One of the top goalkeepers in the nation, she posted career-bests in goals-against-average (1.41) and save percentage (.794). Playing all conference games, she had six shutouts in gameplay this season, allowing just 13 goals in 14 games. The Medford, N.J. native was twice named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, and also earned National Defensive Player of the Week honors following a pair of shutouts over No. 9 Penn State. For her career, she now boasts a 40-28 record with a career 1.53 goals-against-average and .738 save percentage. Among Rutgers all-time career leaders, she currently ranks sixth in goals-against-average and 10th in saves (282).
Katie Larmour earned all-conference accolades for the second time, as she was also named First Team All-Big Ten last season. The midfielder from Belfast, Ireland led the team with a career-high seven assists, also scoring two goals for 11 points. Her 0.5 assists per game was second in the Big Ten. She recorded her sixth career game-winning goal on April 11, when she scored in overtime to lift RU to a victory over No. 4 Northwestern. The senior has scored 16 career goals and added 13 assists for 45 points lifetime.
Kerrie Burns earns her first career all-conference honor. The team captain was a valuable player between midfield and defense, keying Rutgers' stout backline this season that allowed just 13 goals in 14 games. The Portadown, Ireland native also tallied a goal and added four assists. She has started 67 games over her career with eight goals and nine assists for 25 points.
Milena Redlingshoefer led the team this season with six goals and 17 points. Her five assists were second on the team. The Munich, Germany native ranked in the top-six in the league in points (fourth, 1.21 per game), goals (fifth, .43 per game) and assists (sixth, 0.36). The junior had two game-winning goals in one-goal games (2-1 win over No. 4 Northwestern on April 9 and 2-1 win versus Ohio State on February 28), and also assisted twice on game-winning goals. She set career-bests this season for goals and points.
Liz Romano was Rutgers' Sportsmanship Award recipient. Romano made an impact in her first season playing with the Scarlet Knights, as the New Vernon, N.J. native scored five goals, second most on the team. She also was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week following the team's weekend sweep of No. 4 Northwestern.
"Liz Romano has been a fantastic addition to our team and program," Civico said. She is a talented player and wonderful person who is fully deserving of the Sportsmanship Award.
The Scarlet Knights are well positioned for future success. With the departure of just one senior (Gracey Butsack), Rutgers expects to return all four all-conference selections for next season.
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