River Forest, Ill. – The Dominican University Women's Soccer team head three players selected to the 2026 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) First Team All-Conference list.
 
Senior Mackenize Cuddihy was named as a first-team selection. Cuddihy has been a staple on the backline of the Stars for all four years, and this year she shined. The senior from Las Vegas, NV, earned NACC Defensive Player of the Week once through the season. Cuddihy led the team in minutes with 1634 and 20 games played and started. She also collected 1 goal and 1 assist this past season.
 
Head Coach Carlos Carrillo commented on Mackenzie earning first-team honors by saying, "Mackenzie has been an outstanding presence in our backline this season. Her ability to read the game, win individual battles, and provide consistency and composure defensively has been invaluable to our team. As a senior, she has been a tremendous example of quality and leadership on the field. This First Team All-Conference recognition is a well-deserved reflection of all the hard work she has put in throughout her career."
 
Junior Tia Gar was also named as a first-team selection. Garr led the team in goals scored this season with 9 goals. The Junior from Las Vegas, NV, played and started in all 20 matches this season and 1414 minutes. Aside from scoring goals, Garr collected 2 assists on the season. She also earned 46 shots with 16 of those shots being on target. Tia collected two matches with multiple goals scored.
 
Carrillo commented on Garr earning first team by saying, "Tia has had an exceptional season and has been a consistent attacking threat for our team throughout the year. Her ability to create opportunities, find space in the attacking third, and finish chances has made her a dynamic presence on the field. She brings a great combination of technical ability, creativity, and an attacking mindset, and her nine goals this season reflect the impact she has had on our team's success. We are incredibly proud of her First Team All-Conference recognition."
 
Senior Meghan Wilhite was the final DUWSOC player to earn first-team honors and deservedly so. Wilhite led the team in shots with 57 shots on the season and led the team in shots on goal with 24 shots on goal. The senior from Las Vegas, NV, scored 8 goals, but all was an incredible facilitator with 5 assists on the season. Meghan played in 19 matches while starting in 14 of those matches. 3 of Meghan's 8 goals were game-winning goals.
 
Carrillo commented on Wilhite earning first team by saying, "Meghan has been an outstanding presence in our attacking group this season. Her strength and ability to hold the ball under pressure, bring others into the attack, and create opportunities have been invaluable to our team. As a senior, she has brought valuable experience, composure, and leadership to the field, while continuing to be a dangerous attacking threat. This First Team All-Conference recognition is a well-deserved reflection of the impact she has made throughout the season and her contributions to our program."