Rock Hill, SC –  Five Lincoln Memorial women's soccer players earned South Atlantic Conference All-Conference Teams Honors: Donna van der Zalm, Paige Branam, Alizabeth Butler, Edie Wilds, and Mary Eunice.

Donna van der Zalm earned First Team All-Conference honors after anchoring the Railsplitters' backline throughout the season. The senior started all 15 matches she appeared in, logging 1,340 minutes. Van der Zalm recorded five goals and one assist, including a season-high two goals against Columbus State. The defender was also named TSWA Player of the Week, becoming the first player in LMU women's soccer history to receive the honor.

Paige Branam was named Second Team All-Conference after providing speed and an offensive presence to the Railsplitters' front line. The sophomore appeared in 15 matches during the 2026 season, logging 575 minutes. She tied for the team lead with five goals, including two game-winning goals.

Elizabeth Butler earned Third Team All-Conference honors after bringing a dynamic presence to the wings. The senior midfielder appeared in 13 matches, making 13 starts and logging 796 minutes for LMU. Butler recorded two goals and one assist on the season, totaling five points.

Edie Wilds was named Third Team All-Conference after making an impact on both sides of the ball. The junior appeared in and started all 15 matches for the Railsplitters, logging 1,263 minutes. She recorded two goals and one assist on the season, including a season-high two goals and one assist against Tusculum. The midfielder was also named SAC Offensive Player of the Week on the September 28^th.

Mary Eunice rounded out the selections with Third Team All-Conference honors after providing consistent leadership and stability in the defensive third. The defender appeared in and started all 16 matches during the 2026 season, recording 1,112 minutes. Eunice also helped anchor a backline that recorded four shutouts.
The full All-Conference teams and individual awards can be found below.
 
2026 South Atlantic Conference Women's Soccer All-Conference
 
First Team
F – Bree Ehmer, Catawba
F – Cadence Setzer, Catawba
F – Leah Krugh, Mars Hill
F – Audur Halldorsdottir, Wingate
MF – Ella Matthews, Catawba
MF – Mya Rivera, Lenoir-Rhyne
MF – Isabella Rychel, Coker
MF – Katie Ensalaco, Wingate
D – Ali Skinner, Catawba
D – Lucy Hack, Catawba
D – Donna van der Zalm, Lincoln Memorial
D – Lauren Monday, Anderson
GK – Rhyan Parkin, Coker
 
Second Team
F – Olivia Shannon, Carson-Newman
F – Paige Branam, Lincoln Memorial
F – Kalyssa Carter, Emory & Henry
F – Kaitlyn Gregory, Anderson
MF – Ava Hartman, Lenoir-Rhyne
MF – Ella Wilke, Coker
MF – Tilde Wahrenberg, Wingate
MF – Grace Sykes, Coker
D – Rosa Gonzalez, Lenoir-Rhyne
D – Alayna Corbitt, Carson-Newman
D – Emma Rainey, Carson-Newman
D – Skylar Noll, Lenoir-Rhyne
GK – Lexie Guy, Mars Hill
 
Third Team
F – Kennedy McGuire, Catawba
F – Sifa Morgan, Carson-Newman
F – Lucia Hidalgo, Lenoir-Rhyne
F – Elizabeth Butler, Lincoln Memorial
MF – Malia Kim, Carson-Newman
MF – Alexis Cagno, Lenoir-Rhyne
MF – Kennedy Flowers, Lenoir-Rhyne
MF – Edie Wilds, Lincoln Memorial
D – Avery Brown, Wingate
D – Sydnee Barndt, Wingate
D – Reese Robinson, Catawba
D – Mary Eunice, Lincoln Memorial
GK – Amelia Forsling, Wingate
 
Offensive Player of the Year
Bree Ehmer, Catawba
Defensive Player of the Year
Ali Skinner, Catawba
Freshman of the Year
Olivia Shannon, Carson-Newman
Coach of the Year
Nick Brown, Catawba