Sophomore forward Michelle Carstens was awarded Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honors Monday after netting three goals in weekend action.

The first tally came Saturday in a 5-1 victory over Indiana (3-9 overall, 1-2 Big Ten). Carstens went on to strike twice Sunday during a heated matchup against No. 9 Louisville (10-5). The Spartans (13-2, 2-1) went on to win the game 4-2.

Carstens 10 goals place her second on the team in goals scored.

The Spartans return to action at 3:30 p.m. Saturday against No. 13 Iowa at the MSU Field Hockey Complex.