By: Jace Frederick
Junior midfielder Katie Thyken is a rock for the Gophers.
Steadfast and unwavering, Thyken holds her squad together. And for a Gophers team experiencing a season full of ups and downs as it maneuvers through the Big Ten schedule, Thyken’s leadership has been necessary.
“She’s our glue,” junior midfielder Olivia Schultz said. “Without her, our midfield would not be as strong as it is.”
In the spring, Thyken was named captain of a team that features just eight upperclassmen and a roster filled with turnover.