BTN.com staff, November 10, 2013
Third-seeded Michigan State topped fifth-seeded Iowa, 3-2, to claim the 2013 Big Ten Field Hockey Tournament Championship on Sunday afternoon. The Spartans rallied from a 2-0 deficit, and Adelle Lever scored the go-ahead and eventual game-winning goal on a highlight play in the 62nd minute. Abby Barker accounted for Michigan State's first two goals.
This marks Michigan State's fourth Big Ten tourney title and first since 2009. With the win, the Spartans (12-9, 4-2 Big Ten) earn the Big Ten?s automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament.
Relive the 2013 tournament:
| Thursday, Nov. 7 – First Round | ||
| Time | Matchup | Coverage |
| 10:00 AM | No. 5 Iowa – 1, No. 4 Michigan – 0 | Archive | Game Wrap-Up | Gametracker | Recap | Box Score |
| 12:15 PM | No. 7 Ohio State – 3, No. 2 Northwestern – 2 | Archive | Game Wrap-Up | Gametracker | Recap | Box Score |
| 2:30 PM | No. 3 Michigan State – 6, No. 6 Indiana – 0 | Archive | Game Wrap-Up | Gametracker | Recap | Box Score |
| Friday, Nov. 8 – Semifinals | ||
| Time | Matchup | Coverage |
| 10:00 AM | No. 5 Iowa – 4, No. 1 Penn State – 3 (OT) | TV: BTN (Live) | Gametracker | Recap | Box Score |
| 12:30 PM | No. 3 Michigan State – 2, No. 7 Ohio State – 1 (2OT) | TV: BTN (Taped) | Gametracker | Recap | Box Score |
| Sunday, Nov. 10 – Championship | ||
| Time | Matchup | Coverage |
| Noon | No. 3 Michigan State – 3, No. 5 Iowa – 2 | TV: BTN (Live) | Gametracker | Recap | Box Score |
Watch our Abby Barker interview:
Watch our Helen Knull interview:
2013 All-Tournament Team
Danielle McNally, Indiana
Natalie Cafone, Iowa
Dani Hemeon, Iowa
Haley Jones, Michigan
Abby Barker, Michigan State
Molly Cassidy, Michigan State
Charlotte Martin, Northwestern
Nina Laudahn, Ohio State
Emma Royce, Ohio State
Laura Gebhart, Penn State
Ashtin Klinger, Penn State
Tournament MVP
Abby Barker, Michigan State
