The Nittany Lions were eliminated by the No. 1 team in the nation on Wednesday afternoon.
The midfield maestro was inexplicably left off of the 15-player list for this year's trophy.
The "pink headband" is one of 15 players in contention to receive the prestigious award.
Olivia Dirks and Kristin O'Neill were both awarded major awards for their performance in the 2021 season.
The Nittany Lions needed to keep their heads on Sunday, and they did exactly that en route to an NCAA Tournament win.
A 27-run performance highlighted the Nittany Lions' first Big Ten sweep since 2016.