UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State Nittany Lion field hockey team has voted a trio of outstanding seniors as team captains for the upcoming season. Seniors Madison Hutson (Gloucester Point, Va.), Abby Myers (Hartland, Wis.) and Emma Spisak (Boiling Springs, Pa.) will serve as tri-captains for head coach Char Morett-Curtiss' squad.
"I am so thrilled of our players endorsement of three wonderful student-athletes as their captains this fall and spring," said Morett-Curtiss. "Emma, Madison and Abby have always represented Penn State Field Hockey with the utmost respect, competitive spirit, loyalty and grit. These three have led us through some challenging times with honesty and pride. On and off the field they put the team first above all else, I believe that is a true testament to their character and leadership abilities. I look forward to enjoying this season with them at the helm."
Hutson has lettered three times already at Penn State and has started 30 of her 38 games played. Playing both midfield and defense, the Virginia-native scored her first career goal last year. Hutson is a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection (2017, 2018, 2019) and a three-time NFHCA National All-Academic Team honoree. She was selected as Penn State's Big Ten Sportsmanship Award winner for field hockey in 2019 as well.
Myers is a three-year letter winner as well and has started 30 of her 60 games played at Penn State. A forward/midfielder, Myers has 29 career points off 12 goals and five assists. Myers also has three game winning goals. The Wisconsin-native is a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree (2017, 2018, 2019) and a three-time NFHCA National All-Academic Team selection. Myers earned NFHCA second-team all-region last year and was selected to the 2019 Big Ten All-Tournament Team.
Spisak has also earned three letters as a Nittany Lion. The Boiling Springs-native has played in 44 games during her first three years, starting three times. The veteran midfielder has eight career points off three goals and two assists, including two goals and two assists a year ago. Spisak is a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection (2018, 2019) and a three-time NFHCA National All-Academic Team member. Spisak was honored as an NFHCA Scholar of Distinction in 2019 as well.
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