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Alyssa Klebasko named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week for Maryland field hockey

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Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Alyssa Klebasko named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week for Maryland field hockey
Summary

Alyssa Klebasko, goalkeeper for Maryland field hockey, has been awarded the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week as of September 21, 2026. Klebasko earned this recognition following an impressive stretch, allowing just one goal in two matches, including a game against No. 4 Wake Forest. This marks her third time receiving the award after winning it twice in 2025. Maryland starts the conference season with a perfect 8-0 record, leading the Big Ten with a goals-against average of 0.47 and featuring a save percentage of 82.6%.

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  • •Klebasko allowed only one goal in two games against top competition.
  • •Maryland holds an 8-0 record entering conference play.
  • •She leads a defense with a Big Ten-best goals-against average of 0.47.
  • •Klebasko's save percentage ranks second in the conference at 82.6%.
  • •Maryland seeks improvement after a challenging 2025 season.
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  • 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — MM 9.22: Maryland field hockey’s Alyssa Klebasko wins Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week
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