ORLANDO, Fla. – Following a historic season that culminated in the Sunshine State Conference regular-season championship, the Eckerd women's soccer team collected a program-record seven All-SSC selections, two major individual awards, and SSC Coaching Staff of the Year honors, as announced by the conference on Wednesday afternoon
Madi Winn made program history as Eckerd's first-ever SSC Goalkeeper of the Year, while Nell Doe became the program's first SSC Freshman of the Year since Johanna Wiborg received the honor in 2000.
Winn and Doe were joined by Jasmine Gallo on the All-SSC First Team, while Freija Aflenzer and Lisa Fureh earned second-team recognition. Abby Knipp and Jillian Doerger rounded out Eckerd's record-setting seven selections on the third team.
The historic collection of awards follows a remarkable conference campaign for the Tritons, who claimed the SSC regular-season championship while finishing unbeaten in league play. Eckerd established a program record by allowing just three goals in 10 conference contests, surpassing the previous mark of five, while recording seven shutouts against SSC opponents.
Winn anchored the Tritons' record-setting defense, becoming the first goalkeeper in program history to earn SSC Goalkeeper of the Year honors while also receiving First Team All-SSC recognition. The senior started all 17 games, recording 55 saves, 10 shutouts, an .821 save percentage, and a 0.73 goals-against average. She was especially impressive in conference play, surrendering just three goals across 900 minutes for a remarkable 0.30 goals-against average. Winn posted a .906 save percentage against SSC opponents, making 29 saves while recording seven shutouts. She also earned SSC Defensive Player of the Week honors during the season.
Doe was named SSC Freshman of the Year, becoming Eckerd's first recipient of the award in 26 years, joining Johanna Wiborg, who earned the distinction in 2000. Doe also received First Team All-SSC recognition after emerging as Eckerd's leading offensive threat. The freshman paced the Tritons with six goals and 15 points, adding three assists and two game-winning goals. Doe delivered her best performances against conference competition, scoring all six of her goals in SSC play while adding two assists for 14 points. She earned back-to-back SSC Offensive Player of the Week honors on October 20 and 27.
Gallo joined Winn and Doe on the All-SSC First Team following an outstanding senior campaign along Eckerd's back line. The defender started all 17 games, logging 1,326 minutes while helping anchor a defensive unit that limited conference opponents to just three goals. Gallo contributed offensively with two goals, including one in conference play.
Aflenzer received Second Team All-SSC recognition following another productive season in Eckerd's attack. The junior appeared in 16 games with 15 starts, recording two goals and a team-leading four assists for eight points. She registered 27 shots, including 16 on goal, providing a consistent offensive presence for the Tritons. Aflenzer contributed a goal and an assist during conference play, helping Eckerd finish unbeaten against SSC competition.
Fureh joined Aflenzer on the All-SSC Second Team after delivering a strong offensive campaign. The midfielder appeared in all 17 contests with 16 starts, finishing with three goals and two assists for eight points. She ranked tied for second on the team in goals and points while recording a game-winning goal. Fureh was particularly effective in conference play, scoring twice and adding an assist for five points while providing a consistent presence in Eckerd's midfield.
Knipp earned Third Team All-SSC honors after playing a pivotal role in the Tritons' defensive success. The senior defender started all 17 games, logging 1,144 minutes while helping Eckerd establish its program record for fewest goals allowed in conference play. She also contributed a goal and an assist offensively, with her goal coming in the season opener against Middle Georgia.
Doerger rounded out Eckerd's selections with Third Team All-SSC recognition following a strong senior season. The forward/midfielder started all 17 contests, logging 1,196 minutes while contributing two assists. Both assists came in Eckerd's season-opening victory over Middle Georgia.
Eckerd's coaching staff was also recognized as the SSC Coaching Staff of the Year following a historic campaign. The staff guided the Tritons to the SSC regular-season championship and an unbeaten conference record while overseeing one of the nation's strongest defensive units. Eckerd allowed just three goals in conference play, setting a program record, and produced a program-best seven All-SSC selections.
