KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Montreat College women's soccer team wrapped up its 2026 season on Saturday afternoon with a 3-0 triumph at Johnson University. Behind three first-half goals and a strong defensive performance, the Cavaliers captured their 50
th win under Head Coach
Kristin Eggert. As a result, the Cavs concluded the campaign with a 7-8-0 (5-7-0 AAC) record, while the Royals ended their year at 4-13-1 (1-10-1 AAC).
Maddie Ellis created an early chance for the visitors, forcing a save from JU's goalkeeper merely 5:30 into the matchup.
Natalie Hall then lofted a shot high roughly three minutes later.
Rebeca Cruz Manon delivered a long-range strike after 13:08 of play, putting the Cavaliers in front with her seventh goal of the season. The offense didn't stop there, as Hall scored twice within the next 10:24. In the 19
th minute, freshman
Olivia Scott fired a free kick into the penalty area, where Hall guided a blast past the goalie. Later, in the 24
th minute, the Jacksonville, Fla., native carved up the Royals' defense. Hall dribbled around several defenders before unfurling her second goal of the match and her ninth goal of the campaign.
Anna Weissenfluh handled the trio of shots Johnson threw her way, stopping all three to preserve the Cavs' 3-0 edge heading into halftime.
Leigh Harpel and Ellis combined for three corner kicks within the initial 9:26 of the second period. Montreat registered three shots during that same stretch, as one of Cruz Manon's two tries compelled a save, while Hall missed right of the goal. With an uphill battle in front of them, the Royals attempted to fight back with some possession in the attacking-third. In the end, Johnson stood no chance against Weissenfluh, who notched two more saves to preserve the clean sheet. Ellis hit the crossbar late, and
Jocelyn Stanley's shot in the 89
th minute required a save as neither side successfully changed the scoreline. At the end of two halves, the Cavaliers closed out their 3-0 victory.
"This week really showed the caliber of this group," Eggert said. "Two solid wins and a clean sheet. I am thankful we sent our seniors out with class and quality."
Montreat won Saturday's match on both the scoreboard and the stat sheet, totaling more shots (14-12), shots on goal (10-5) and corner kicks (8-2) than its opposition. JU accumulated seven saves during the contest compared to the Cavs' five stops.
Hall scored twice and led all players with five shots, putting three on target. Cruz Manon delivered the game-winning goal on three attempts, including two tries on frame, and Scott recorded her first collegiate assist.
The Montreat College women's soccer team officially finished its 2026 season with a 7-8-0 (5-7-0 AAC) record.
