Receive, pass it on. Receive, pass it on. Receive, pass it on…
It’s like an expensive Swiss watch working with surgical precision.
That is how freshman Cori Dyke has operated as the defensive midfielder for this Penn State team.
She is calm under pressure while almost always being the first option when the Nittany Lions need to recycle possessions. She also features as an important final line of defense right in front of the center-backs.
Dyke features as the Regista for Penn State, a specialized role held by a deep-lying midfielder who possesses playmaking responsibilities and can serve as a catalyst for transition play.