Nov. 1, 2012

The Black & Gold Network talked with junior defender Hannah Kaul this week as the Panthers prepare for the 2012 Horizon League Championship this weekend. Hannah talked about the decisive win to secure hosting rights, what the team's mentality heading into the weekend and winning top prize in a contest at practice.

Kaul and the four-time defending champion Panthers open up the 2012 Horizon League Championship Friday in the semifinals, hosting Loyola at 7 p.m. The Championship game is Sunday at 1 p.m. against the winner of Detroit/Wright State.