Offensive inconsistency has been the norm this season for the Penn State women's soccer team.

With numerous injuries and the lack of a premier, go-to goal scorer, the Nittany Lions' offense is a far cry from its 2005 form when it led the Big Ten in most scoring categories.

As of recent, however, Penn State has been able to rely on the sure foot of Aubrey Aden-Buie to provide a much-needed spark.

In the last three games, the junior forward is the only player to register a goal for the Lions.

Starting two weekends ago in Texas, she became the team's leading scorer with a goal in each game -- the most recent being a game-winning tally against Bucknell last night.

"I've been lucky to score," Aden-Buie said. "All three of the goals have come off of great team efforts, so it wasn't really me. I've just been in the right place at the right time."

Her uncanny timing is just one of her many talents.

Much of Aden-Buie's success is predicated off of her ability to maneuver through the high-traffic areas in front of the net. She also has a knack for cashing-in on her scoring chances.

With three goals on only seven shots, she rarely lets an opportunity pass through her grasp.

"I think she has been really active around the box and she's good with the ball at her feet," head coach Paula Wilkins said.

"She's finished off the chances that she's had and obviously it has been a boost to our team. I am glad of the role that she has stepped into."

Aden-Buie's recent production has been no surprise to Penn State and its opponents. After making a name for herself as a sophomore with six goals and four assists, she was tapped to carry much of the offensive load this season.

Now, with the loss of Tiffany Weimer looming large, Aden-Buie may have to become the dominating force that her team needs to defend its conference championship.

"Aubrey has stepped up into that individual who says she's going to take over the game and she's going to score because she wants to win," senior midfielder Ali Krieger said.

"She is a great player and she works her butt off. She doesn't quit because she wants it so bad and she is willing to do the work to put it in the back of the net."