Kissimmee, FL – For the third year in a row and the eighth time in program history, Bob Jones University (BJU) hoists the blue banner, winning the 2025 NCCAA DII Women’s Soccer National Championship 2-0 over Southwestern Adventist University on Friday, November 21. 
 
HIGHLIGHTS

• Bob Jones opened the match on the attack, with a shot from Lydia Howell in the 6^th minute being corralled by Emely Vargas to keep the match scoreless. 
• The Bruins broke through in the 20^th minute, as Myleigh Shaw found Shannon Miller in front of the net, who connected with a strike over the SWAU keeper to give Bob Jones the 1-0 lead.
• Southwestern Adventist saw their best chance of the first half in the 37^th minute off a corner kick, but Deysi Rivera’s shot was controlled by Margaret Cummings and Bob Jones went into the break with a 1-0 advantage.
• Miller almost added another just 96 seconds into the second half for the Bruins off a pass from Aurednik, but the shot trickled wide and out of play, and the score remained 1-0 in favor of BJU.
• Shaw looked to get in on the scoring action in the 68^th minute, but a brilliant stop by the SWAU defense kept the deficit at one goal.
• The Knights’ best opportunity came in the 78^th minute, as a shot by Rivera almost snuck into the back of the net, but Estrella Cruz kicked the ball out of play, and Bob Jones stayed in front.
• Aurednick clinched the three-peat for the Bruins in the 87^th minute, as Shaw found her on a breakaway, and Bob Jones picked up the 2-0 victory and their third straight NCCAA DII Women’s Soccer National Championship.

 
Francesca Aurednik from Bob Jones University earned the Select Golden Ball Award, tallying seven points (three goals, one assist) in four games. Aurednik was also named the Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. A full list of award winners can be found here.
 
About the NCCAA
Established in 1968, the National Christian College Athletic Association uses intercollegiate athletics to further the Great Commission and is committed to equipping student-athletes and coaches to make a positive impact for Christ. The NCCAA currently holds 23 national championship events, along with one national invitational for 88 member schools across 28 states and two Canadian provinces. For more information on the NCCAA, visit our website, thenccaa.org, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram at @thenccaa.