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11/6/2026 1:03:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BUFFALO, NY – The Mid-American Conference announced its postseason soccer awards on Friday afternoon with two University at Buffalo women's soccer student-athletes earning postseason recognition, highlighted by senior Lexie Thompson who was named MAC Goalkeeper of the Year for the third straight season. Thompson also earned a spot on the All-MAC First Team. Fellow senior Eva Blatz received All-MAC Second Team honors.
Thompson is the only player in MAC history to win Goalkeeper of the Year in three straight seasons and is the first Bull to win a specialty award in consecutive seasons. The Bulls have now won Goalkeeper of the Year in four of the last five years. The Levittown, NY native leads the MAC and ranks third in the nation with 10 shutouts while also leading the league in save percentage (.818) and recording a 0.89 goals against average with 72 saves in 18 starts this season. Thompson ranks first in program history in career goals against average (0.75), is third in shutouts (31) and fourth in wins (32).
"Winning this award once is impressive, winning it for three consecutive years speaks to something much greater — a standard of excellence, consistency, and commitment that is rarely achieved," said head coach Shawn Burke. "From day one, Lexie has shown why she is so special and why her play has garnered the respect of other MAC coaches. What her opponents see on game day we have been fortunate to witness daily. Lexie has set herself apart and left a legacy not only with our program but this conference that we may never see again!"
Blatz earns postseason recognition for the first time in her stellar UB career after setting career-highs in goals (3), points (7), shots (24) and minutes played (1,410) as a senior while helping to lead UB to a league-best 10 clean sheets on the season and a .557 shutout percentage, which ranks in the top 30 nationally. The Bethel Park, PA native was a steady presence in the defensive midfield for the Bulls, appearing in 68 games and earning 36 starts across four seasons in the blue and white.
"Incredibly proud of Eva and her career here at UB," said Burke. "Being recognized as one of the top midfielder speaks volumes to her growth and impact!"
For more information on the postseason awards, click here for the conference's release.
For all the latest on UB Women's Soccer Team, follow the team on Twitter/X and Instagram at @UBuffaloWSOC and like the UB Women's Soccer Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
Thompson is the only player in MAC history to win Goalkeeper of the Year in three straight seasons and is the first Bull to win a specialty award in consecutive seasons. The Bulls have now won Goalkeeper of the Year in four of the last five years. The Levittown, NY native leads the MAC and ranks third in the nation with 10 shutouts while also leading the league in save percentage (.818) and recording a 0.89 goals against average with 72 saves in 18 starts this season. Thompson ranks first in program history in career goals against average (0.75), is third in shutouts (31) and fourth in wins (32).
"Winning this award once is impressive, winning it for three consecutive years speaks to something much greater — a standard of excellence, consistency, and commitment that is rarely achieved," said head coach Shawn Burke. "From day one, Lexie has shown why she is so special and why her play has garnered the respect of other MAC coaches. What her opponents see on game day we have been fortunate to witness daily. Lexie has set herself apart and left a legacy not only with our program but this conference that we may never see again!"
Blatz earns postseason recognition for the first time in her stellar UB career after setting career-highs in goals (3), points (7), shots (24) and minutes played (1,410) as a senior while helping to lead UB to a league-best 10 clean sheets on the season and a .557 shutout percentage, which ranks in the top 30 nationally. The Bethel Park, PA native was a steady presence in the defensive midfield for the Bulls, appearing in 68 games and earning 36 starts across four seasons in the blue and white.
"Incredibly proud of Eva and her career here at UB," said Burke. "Being recognized as one of the top midfielder speaks volumes to her growth and impact!"
For more information on the postseason awards, click here for the conference's release.
For all the latest on UB Women's Soccer Team, follow the team on Twitter/X and Instagram at @UBuffaloWSOC and like the UB Women's Soccer Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
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