2026 CUSA Women’s Soccer Championship Central
 
NEWARK, Del. – No. 1 Liberty defeated No. 2 WKU, 3-1, on Friday afternoon at Stuart & Suzanne Grant Stadium to claim their third Conference USA Tournament Championship in program history.
 
Halle Engle earned Offensive MVP after recording a brace in the title match and three total goals on the week. Her first tally of the game was the equalizer that jumpstarted a three-goal second half. Engle’s second goal was the dagger, as she drilled a penalty kick to make the lead 3-1.
 
Liberty junior Maddyson Kerley took home Defensive MVP honors as she helped anchor a stout back line all week long. The junior defender held the group strong after surrendering a first half goal.
 
Margaret Garner was a member of the All-Tournament Team as she notched two goals in three contests, including the game-winner in today’s title match.
 
Liberty becomes the first CUSA team to win back-to-back tournament titles since North Texas in 2018 and 2019.
 
The Lady Flames secured the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament and await their matchup, which is set to be announced Monday, Nov. 16, at 3 p.m. CT on NCAA.com.
 
2026 Women’s Soccer Championship All-Tournament Team
Halle Engle, Liberty (Offensive MVP)
Maddyson Kerley, Liberty (Defensive MVP)
Margaret Garner, Liberty
Haley Noblit, Liberty
Makenna Egan, WKU
Mya Jackson, WKU
Georgia Liapis, WKU
Calista Collins, Delaware
Maura Fisher, Delaware
Marlee Cavitt, NM State
Sydnee Johnson, NM State