SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A duo of University of North Dakota soccer student athletes were honored by The Summit League on Thursday morning, as announced by the conference officials. 

Freshman goalkeeper Grace Miller headlined the 2024 selections with a spot on the All-Summit Newcomer Team and an honorable mention. Junior Amelia Loeffler earned her second consecutive selection with an honorable mention nod. 

In her inaugural season with the Fighting Hawks, Miller made a significant impact in goal, starting 17-of-18 games. With over 1,345 minutes in net, she faced 287 shots, allowing 22 goals for a goals-against average of 1.47. Miller recorded 89 saves with a save percentage of .802, securing two shutouts while contributing to three wins. Her performance showcased throughout the season earned her a spot on the Top Drawer Soccer Midseason Top 100 Freshman ranking list.

Loeffler continued to build on her impressive career, appearing and starting in 15 matches. She tallied four goals and one assist, totaling nine points on the season. Loeffler began the campaign strong, netting goals in back-to-back games against Minnesota Crookston and Alabama St. The junior also potted the first conference goal for the Hawks in the opening minutes against Oral Roberts. 

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2024 Individual Awards (as selected by The Summit League head coaches)
Offensive Player of the Year
Morgan Russmann, North Dakota State
Midfielder of the Year
Ella Frost, Denver
Defensive Player of the Year
Regan Zimmers, Omaha
Goalkeeper of the Year
Payton Mulberry, North Dakota State
Newcomer of the Year
 Morgan Russmann, North Dakota State
Coach of the Year
Mike Regan, North Dakota State
 
All-League First Team
Riley Baker, Denver, D
Ella Frost, Denver, MF
Amaya Garrett, North Dakota State, D
Alyssa Kellar, Omaha, F
Kaycee Manding, South Dakota State, D
Payton Mulberry, North Dakota State, GK
Laney Murdzek, South Dakota State, MF
Grace Ostergaard, Omaha, MF
Morgan Russmann, North Dakota State, F
Julia Thasaphong, Oral Roberts, F
Regan Zimmers, Omaha, D
 
All-League Second Team
Hannah Arnold, North Dakota State, MF
Katelyn Beulke, South Dakota State, F
Grace Crockett, Omaha, D
Samantha Guzman, Oral Roberts, MF
Ashby Johnston, South Dakota, F
Sophia Limongi, Kansas City, D
Michaela McGowan, Denver, F
Meg Nemnich, Omaha, MF
Hannah Tate, Denver, MF
Olivia Watson, North Dakota State, D
Alexa Riefer, Oral Roberts, GK
 
Honorable Mention
CeCe Behrens, Omaha, D
Alani Chaple, Oral Roberts, D
Lauren Eckerle, South Dakota State, D
Cambell Fischer, South Dakota, GK
Gabrielle Garrett, North Dakota State, MF
Jadyn Goodrich, Denver, MF
Lexi Huber, St. Thomas, F
Amelia Loeffler, North Dakota, F
Grace Miller, North Dakota, GK
Avery Murdzek, South Dakota State, MF
Vanessa Murray, Denver, MF
 
All-Newcomer Team
Adrianne Agbayani, South Dakota State, F
Mia Bosch, South Dakota State, MF
Grace Miller, North Dakota, GK
Taylor Mulligan, South Dakota, D
Megan Murray, Denver, F
Solala Nasu, South Dakota State, MF
Emery Ruliffson, Kansas City, MF
Morgan Russman, North Dakota State, F
Kinsley Smith, Kansas City, D
Emily Thielbahr, Denver, D
Hannah Voskuhl, Oral Roberts, D