Penn State's Aby Deverka Named Big Ten All-Tournament
The Penn State goalkeeper earned the honor after a season of eight shutouts and a 77.9% save rate.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Soccer
Penn State goalkeeper Aby Deverka was named to the Big Ten All-Tournament Team, the conference announced Sunday afternoon. Deverka appeared in all 18 games this season, recording eight shutouts.
Why it matters
The selection recognizes one of the conference's most productive defensive seasons from a Pennsylvania program heading into postseason play. Deverka's performance has also drawn national attention, including two National Defensive Player of the Week honors.
Deverka recorded 74 saves and a 77.9% save rate across 18 games, allowing 21 goals this season. Her 2-0 shutout of No. 1 Northwestern and seven saves in the Big Ten Tournament loss to Iowa anchor the season's numbers.
The players
Aby Deverka
Penn State goalkeeper who appeared in all 18 games this season and recorded eight shutouts.
The details
Deverka was named to the Big Ten All-Tournament Team by the conference, which the team announced on Sunday afternoon. She earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after the Northwestern shutout and National Defensive Player of the Week twice this season.
Timeline
Sunday, November 8, 2026: Big Ten All-Tournament Team selection announced.
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 10 p.m.: NCAA Tournament selection show begins.
Season Trajectory
Deverka's selection reflects a season in which Penn State's defense was among the Big Ten's most consistent, with eight shutouts across 18 games. The honor arrives as the program's NCAA Tournament positioning is set during the Sunday selection show.
Deverka's eight shutouts and 77.9% save rate make her a notable name for fantasy and bracket watchers following the Big Ten and NCAA postseason. Her selection and the Sunday tournament announcement together set the program's path for the weeks ahead.
The takeaway
Deverka's season shows how a goalkeeper's consistency across a full schedule can translate into conference and national recognition. Her performance offers a clear benchmark for defensive play in the Big Ten this year.
What happens next
Penn State's NCAA Tournament selection show begins Sunday at 10 p.m., when the program's postseason placement will be announced.
Further reading
For more on Penn State's season and the broader conference picture, see Pennsylvania Soccer.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Onward State.
