Nov. 6, 2011

2011 Big Ten Tournament Central

EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern sophomore defender Nicole Jewell (Raleigh, N.C./Leesville Road) was named to the 2011 Big Ten All-Tournament Team following the conclusion of Sunday's final match at Lakeside Field.

The Wildcats hosted the eight-team tournament, which returned after a two-year hiatus. This year's tournament featured four games that went to extra time, including Sunday's final between No. 1 seed Penn State and No. 2 Illinois. The Illini won the tournament title by a score of 2-1 after Vanessa DiBernardo notched a goal two minutes into overtime.

Jewell is one of 11 players to make the all-tournament team. A complete list is as follows:

2011 Big Ten All-Tournament Team

Northwestern – Nicole Jewell

Iowa – Emily Moran

Ohio State – Danielle Scoliere

Wisconsin – Megan Flannery

Michigan State – Jill Fliestra

Minnesota – Shari Eckstrom

Penn State – Jess Rosenbluth

Penn State – Emma Thomson

Illinois – Vanessa DiBernardo

Illinois – Marissa Mykines

Illinois – Stephanie Panozzo

Defensive Player of the Tournament – Stephanie Panozzo (Illinois)

Offensive Player of the Tournament – Marissa Mykines (Illinois)

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