ATHENS, Tenn. — The Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) selected Montreat College student-athlete Natalie Hall as its latest Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, that according to a release from the league office on Monday afternoon. Not only was the honor Hall's first as a Cavalier, but it also was the Cavs' first AAC Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week nod since Sam Aalbue captured the recognition last season on Sept. 15, 2025.
 
Officially, Montreat notched a 2-1-0 record last week, securing a 6-0 win over Bryan College on Monday, a 1-0 forfeit triumph against Bluefield University on Wednesday and a narrow 1-0 defeat versus Brenau University on Saturday.
 
A native of Jacksonville, Fla., Hall powered the Cavaliers offensively in their dominant victory over the Lions. The junior winger registered her first career hat trick in the triumph, scoring three consecutive goals in the 16^th, 17^th and 71^st minutes to turn a 1-0 lead into a 4-0 advantage.
 
Overall, Hall made two starts on the week, attempting 13 shots and placing eight tries on target. The three tallies brought her season-long goal total to seven, tied for seventh-most in the conference.
 
For a look at the official AAC Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week release, click here.
 
Hall and the Montreat College women's soccer team wrap up their 2026 home slate on Wednesday, Oct. 28, versus the University of Pikeville Bears. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Pulliam Stadium in Black Mountain, N.C.