O'Connell Named All-Big Ten

O'Connell was the leader in points and goals for Indiana.

11/6/2008 12:00:00 AM | Field Hockey

Nov. 6, 2008 GALLERY

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.  - The Big Ten announced the All-Big Ten first and second teams on Thursday. Indiana junior Meg O'Connell has earned second team honors, the first honor of her career.

O'Connell was the leader in points and goals for Indiana. She had 16 points and 7 goals on the season. Her three game-winning goals are the fourth most in a season for a Hoosier, and her seven goals are the seventh most in a season in IU History.

Indiana saw its season come to a close on Thursday, suffering a loss to the eighth-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes. The Hawkeyes moved one step closer to a third straight Big Ten Tournament Championship, defeating the Hoosiers 5-2.

The Big Ten Tournament continues on Friday, when semifinal action starts at 10 a.m. ET. The semifinals and finals can be seen live on the Big Ten Network. For complete coverage of Big Ten Field Hockey Tournament, stay tuned to www.IUHoosiers.com.