ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – Spring Arbor University returns to the NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship Finals after knocking off No. 1 ranked Keiser University in its semifinal matchup. The Cougars will now look to secure their third red banner when they take on fellow Crossroads League member Marian University on Monday.
It is the fourth appearance finals appearance for Spring Arbor. The Cougars won the national title in 2015 and 2017 and finished as the runner-up in 2016.
Marian is making its second trip to the championship match after defeating Cumberlands (Ky.) in the semifinals. The Knights finished as the national runner-up in 2019.
The national championship match is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 5 at 2:05 p.m. ET from the Orange Beach Sportsplex in Orange Beach, Alabama. The contest will be carried live on ESPN3 as well as the NAIA Network.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
When: Monday, Dec. 5 | 2:05 p.m. ET
Where: Orange Beach Sportsplex | Orange Beach, Ala.
Last Meeting: Marian def. Spring Arbor, 2-1 (Sept. 28, 2022)
Live Coverage: Live stats |
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SPRING ARBOR COUGARS (18-1-3, 7-1-1 CL)
Last Game: Won 3-2 (2OT) vs. Keiser (Fla.) on Dec. 3
Coach: Jason Crist | 23rd season
Goals Leader: Mackenzie Selvius – 17
Assists Leader: Ariana Stoltzfus – 14
Saves Leader: Blair Currie – 32
MARIAN UNIVERSITY KNIGHTS (21-0-2, 8-0-1 CL)
Last Game: Won 1-0 vs. Cumberlands (Ky.) on Dec. 3
Coach: Justin Sullivan | 2nd season
Goals Leader: Naomi Walters – 21
Assists Leader: Erin Oleksak – 12
Saves Leader: Noelle Rolfsen – 67
