October 31, 2026
Asbury Women's Soccer Lands Five All-Conference Selections
ATLANTA, Ga. --- The Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) recently announced its 2026 women's soccer all-conference teams, with six AU student-athletes receiving recognition. Senior biology major Anna Sparks, junior finance major Milei Baker, and senior exercise science major Maggie Perry were named First-Team All-Conference, while junior psychology major Emily Carpenter and freshman elementary education major Molly Spalding earned Second-Team honors. Freshman Julia Baker received Honorable Mention recognition, while junior Cate VanMeter was named to the CCS All-Sportsmanship Team.
Sparks, a Berkeley Lake, Ga., native, earned First-Team All-Conference honors for the second consecutive year. The senior captain led the Eagles with six goals and 14 points while adding two assists. She also recorded a team-high three game-winning goals, 27 shots and 15 shots on goal for a .556 shots-on-goal percentage.
Milei Baker, an Ashland, Ky., native, led the Eagles' attack this season. She appeared in all 15 games, making 13 starts, and finished with three goals and two assists.
Perry, a Lexington, Ky., native, anchored the Eagles' defense this season. She started all 15 games and led the team in minutes played with 1,319. She helped lead AU to six clean sheets while limiting opponents to 15 goals. Perry also contributed offensively with two assists and four shots on goal.
Carpenter, a Morgantown, W.Va., native, earned Second-Team All-Conference honors after a strong season offensively. She tallied five goals and one assist for 11 points, including one game-winning goal. Carpenter also recorded 16 shots on goal for a .593 shots-on-goal percentage.
Spalding, a Lexington, Ky., native, made an immediate impact in her first season with the Eagles, playing along the back line. She appeared in 13 games, making 11 starts and logging 863 minutes. Spalding helped AU record six clean sheets while also contributing two goals.
Baker, a Georgetown, Ky., native, received Honorable Mention recognition. She started 14 games and helped anchor a defensive unit that recorded six clean sheets while allowing just 15 goals.
VanMeter, a Lexington, Ky., native, was named to the CCS All-Sportsmanship Team, an award that honors one player from each team in the Conference who exudes sportsmanship and honor for the game, while playing at a high level. Cate embodies the mission of Asbury Athletics to serve, train, and compete for the glory of God.
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