Ivy Cline enters 2026 looking to repeat her historic defensive effort from a season ago where she recorded shutouts in her first six games and allowed just nine goals on the season. The junior from West Liberty, Ohio would get her first shutout of 2026 in a Lancer 1-0 victory over NAIA (4) Oklahoma Wesleyan University. Cline made one crucial save in the 90 minutes to help Grace earn the upset on a neutral field. The win gives the Lancers their second win against an NAIA top five opponent in as many years.
Stats on the week: 90 Minutes Played, 1 S, 0 GA
Nominees: Ivy Cline, Grace College; Abby Sonne, Mid-America Christian University