Webster Becomes First Buckeye in Three Decades With Consecutive 40-Point Seasons While Leading 2024 Ohio State Field Hockey Team
In a season filled with determination, discipline, and dazzling displays of offensive dominance, Webster solidified her place in Ohio State field hockey history by etching her name into a record book that hadn’t been touched in nearly three decades. With a stunning 42-point performance across the 2024 campaign, the standout forward became the first Buckeye in almost 30 years to notch back-to-back 40-point seasons. In doing so, she not only helped lead her team to one of its most successful seasons in recent memory but also elevated the expectations for what’s possible in the scarlet and gray uniform.
Webster’s contribution was impossible to ignore from the opening whistle of the first match to the final horn of the postseason. Her blend of speed, precision, and vision made her a nightmare for opposing defenses and a constant spark plug for the Buckeye offense. Game after game, she was at the center of every major offensive surge, capitalizing on set pieces, dominating in transition, and always seeming to be in the right place at the right time. But her rise to this historic moment wasn’t just about the goals or the assists—it was about consistency, leadership, and a relentless work ethic that inspired her teammates and impressed her coaches.
The 2024 season began with cautious optimism for the Buckeyes. Following a solid showing in 2023, the program was eager to build upon its momentum. All eyes were on Webster, who had concluded the previous season with exactly 40 points, a mark that had not been touched by a Buckeye in more than a decade. The question surrounding her was simple yet weighty: could she do it again? Could she replicate or even surpass her remarkable junior season in her final year? The answer, as it turned out, was a resounding yes.
From the moment the Buckeyes hit the pitch in early September, Webster asserted herself as the focal point of the team’s attack. In the season opener against Kent State, she tallied a pair of goals and an assist, setting the tone for what would become an extraordinary senior campaign. Over the next several weeks, she delivered clutch performances against some of the nation’s top programs, including a hat trick against Northwestern and a late-game game-winner versus Michigan that sent fans at Buckeye Varsity Field into a frenzy.
Her offensive prowess was matched only by her consistency. In nearly every game, Webster found a way to contribute to the scoreboard. Whether through crafty assists, deft stick handling, or her trademark backhand shots from the top of the circle, she was a constant threat. She ended the regular season with 17 goals and 8 assists, complemented by numerous key plays that didn’t appear in the stat sheet but made the difference in tight contests.
Beyond the numbers, Webster’s impact was felt in the locker room and on the practice field. Teammates often spoke of her leadership by example, noting how her work ethic pushed everyone around her to be better. First-year players in particular credited Webster for her mentorship, saying that she made them feel confident, prepared, and welcomed during their transition to collegiate field hockey. Coaches described her as the “heartbeat” of the squad—someone whose competitive fire never dimmed and whose presence elevated the entire program.
For Ohio State, Webster’s historic back-to-back 40-point seasons served as both a milestone and a launchpad. While her individual achievements were certainly celebrated, they also symbolized a larger resurgence within the program. Field hockey at Ohio State has long lived in the shadows of the school’s football and basketball teams, but the 2024 season changed that narrative. With national attention growing and more young talent looking toward Columbus, Webster’s success became a recruiting tool and a rallying cry for the future.
Her senior year also saw the Buckeyes climb the national rankings and earn a top-three seed in the Big Ten Tournament, thanks in large part to her offensive leadership. Though their postseason run fell just short of a conference championship, the team’s performance throughout the year was enough to secure an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, marking the first time since 2018 that Ohio State had advanced that far. Webster again delivered when it mattered most, scoring in both tournament matches and finishing her collegiate career with 42 points in 2024—surpassing her own output from the previous year.
By the time the season ended, Webster had accumulated 82 points over two seasons, placing her among the most prolific scorers in program history. She joined the ranks of Buckeye legends, some of whom were on hand during the senior night celebration that capped her final home game. Tears flowed freely that evening—not just from Webster, but from teammates, fans, and coaches who understood the magnitude of what she had accomplished and how she had carried the program to new heights.
For Webster, the journey from high school star to Ohio State icon wasn’t always smooth. Early in her freshman year, she struggled to adapt to the pace and physicality of the college game. But rather than shrink under the pressure, she used those challenges as fuel. She doubled down in the offseason, dedicating herself to fitness, film study, and honing her technical skills. By the time she entered her junior season, she had transformed into a complete player—one capable of dominating not just with talent, but with tactical intelligence and mental toughness.
That transformation was evident in every game she played in 2024. Her confidence was unshakable. Whether trailing late or trying to protect a narrow lead, Webster maintained composure and clarity, qualities that inspired those around her. And while the 42 points were the headline stat, they were merely the surface of her larger value to the team. She was also a crucial part of the defensive press, a vocal communicator in transition, and an emotional anchor during the season’s inevitable ups and downs.
Looking ahead, Webster’s future in the sport appears bright. With conversations swirling about a potential professional or international career, she remains focused yet humble. When asked about her achievements, she consistently credits her teammates, coaches, and family for their support. “I couldn’t have done any of this alone,” she said in a postgame interview. “It’s all about the people around me who believed in me even when I didn’t.”
Indeed, the 2024 Ohio State field hockey season will be remembered as the Year of Webster. But more than just a season, it was a legacy-defining chapter in the history of the program. Her back-to-back 40-point seasons weren’t just records—they were reminders of what can be accomplished with grit, heart, and an unyielding belief in one’s ability to rise. For the next generation of Buckeyes, her story will serve as a blueprint and a beacon.
And as she walked off the field for the final time in her scarlet and gray uniform, the ovation that followed wasn’t just for the goals or the assists—it was for everything she had given to the game, to her teammates, and to Ohio State. Webster didn’t just lead the team in points. She led them in spirit, in courage, and in the belief that greatness is possible when passion meets purpose.
