Leigh Honored with All-BIG EAST Selection
11/5/2025 12:02:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Marquette University women's soccer player Jocelyn Leigh has earned All-BIG EAST Conference recognition, the league office announced Wednesday afternoon.
The Evanston, Illinois, native led the Golden Eagles in points (15) and goals (7) during her first season with the program. Her seven goals also tied for the eighth-most in the BIG EAST during the 2025 regular season.
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"Individual accolades stem from collective success, so we're thrilled that our team's improved attack was recognized through Jocelyn's BIG EAST selection," head coach Chris Allen stated. "Her blend of power and finesse makes her a constant problem for defenders, and when she's at her best, few can match her. We know she's only scratched the surface of her potential, and we're excited to keep building as a team heading into the spring."
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Leigh becomes the first Golden Eagle since the 2022 season to be named to an All-Conference team. Elsi Twombly was the last to earn the honor.
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Offensive Player of the Year:Â Maja Lardner, Georgetown, Gr., F
Co-Midfielders of the Year:Â Talia Sommer, Butler, Sr. / Samantha Erbach, Xavier, So.
Defensive Player of the Year:Â Natalie Bain, Xavier, Sr., D
Goalkeeper of the Year:Â Cara Martin, Georgetown, Sr., GK
Freshman of the Year:Â Avrie Nelsen, Villanova, Fr., F
Coaching Staff of the Year:Â GeorgetownÂ
ALL-BIG EAST FIRST TEAM
Ariana Mondiri, Creighton, Gr., F
Chioma Okafor, UConn, Sr., F
Maja Lardner, Georgetown, Gr., F
Elin Hansson, Xavier, Sr., F
Talia Sommer, Butler, Sr., M
Anaya Johnson, UConn, Jr., M
Natalie Means, Georgetown, Sr., M
Samantha Erbach, Xavier, So., M
Ella McBride, Providence, Sr., D/M
Natalie Bain, Xavier, Sr., D
Cara Martin, Georgetown, Sr., GK
ALL-BIG EAST SECOND TEAM*
Henley Tippins, Georgetown, Sr., F
Jocelyn Leigh, Marquette, So., F
Tori Gillis, Creighton, Sr., M
Shay Montgomery, Georgetown, Sr., M
Lizzie Heller, Georgetown, So., M
Thea Mouratidis, Providence, R-Jr., M
Gabby Koluch, Villanova, Jr., M
Regan Dancer, Xavier, Sr., M
Emma Flick, Xavier, Sr., M
Lucia Englund, Butler, Jr., D
Anna Carson, UConn, 6th, D
Kaya Hanson, Georgetown, Jr., D
Hannah Dickinson, Villanova, Fr., GK
ALL-BIG EAST THIRD TEAM *
Se-Hanna Mars, UConn, R-Fr., F
Sienna Gonzales, DePaul, Gr., F
Courtnee Pickles, Providence, Fr., F
Lea Larouche, Butler, So., M/F
Taylor Jenkins, UConn, So., M
Peyton Kohls, Xavier, R-So., M
Reese Slater, Xavier, Jr., M
Chloe Brecht, Butler, So., D/M
Esme Brayshaw, Georgetown, Sr., D
Stephanie Schoeley, Providence, So., D
Meredith Palmer, Villanova, So., D
Brooklyn Miltenberger, Xavier, Jr., D
Maria Galley, Xavier, Sr., GK
* Due to a tie, there are 13 players each on the second and third teams
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The Evanston, Illinois, native led the Golden Eagles in points (15) and goals (7) during her first season with the program. Her seven goals also tied for the eighth-most in the BIG EAST during the 2025 regular season.
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"Individual accolades stem from collective success, so we're thrilled that our team's improved attack was recognized through Jocelyn's BIG EAST selection," head coach Chris Allen stated. "Her blend of power and finesse makes her a constant problem for defenders, and when she's at her best, few can match her. We know she's only scratched the surface of her potential, and we're excited to keep building as a team heading into the spring."
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Leigh becomes the first Golden Eagle since the 2022 season to be named to an All-Conference team. Elsi Twombly was the last to earn the honor.
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Offensive Player of the Year:Â Maja Lardner, Georgetown, Gr., F
Co-Midfielders of the Year:Â Talia Sommer, Butler, Sr. / Samantha Erbach, Xavier, So.
Defensive Player of the Year:Â Natalie Bain, Xavier, Sr., D
Goalkeeper of the Year:Â Cara Martin, Georgetown, Sr., GK
Freshman of the Year:Â Avrie Nelsen, Villanova, Fr., F
Coaching Staff of the Year:Â GeorgetownÂ
ALL-BIG EAST FIRST TEAM
Ariana Mondiri, Creighton, Gr., F
Chioma Okafor, UConn, Sr., F
Maja Lardner, Georgetown, Gr., F
Elin Hansson, Xavier, Sr., F
Talia Sommer, Butler, Sr., M
Anaya Johnson, UConn, Jr., M
Natalie Means, Georgetown, Sr., M
Samantha Erbach, Xavier, So., M
Ella McBride, Providence, Sr., D/M
Natalie Bain, Xavier, Sr., D
Cara Martin, Georgetown, Sr., GK
ALL-BIG EAST SECOND TEAM*
Henley Tippins, Georgetown, Sr., F
Jocelyn Leigh, Marquette, So., F
Tori Gillis, Creighton, Sr., M
Shay Montgomery, Georgetown, Sr., M
Lizzie Heller, Georgetown, So., M
Thea Mouratidis, Providence, R-Jr., M
Gabby Koluch, Villanova, Jr., M
Regan Dancer, Xavier, Sr., M
Emma Flick, Xavier, Sr., M
Lucia Englund, Butler, Jr., D
Anna Carson, UConn, 6th, D
Kaya Hanson, Georgetown, Jr., D
Hannah Dickinson, Villanova, Fr., GK
ALL-BIG EAST THIRD TEAM *
Se-Hanna Mars, UConn, R-Fr., F
Sienna Gonzales, DePaul, Gr., F
Courtnee Pickles, Providence, Fr., F
Lea Larouche, Butler, So., M/F
Taylor Jenkins, UConn, So., M
Peyton Kohls, Xavier, R-So., M
Reese Slater, Xavier, Jr., M
Chloe Brecht, Butler, So., D/M
Esme Brayshaw, Georgetown, Sr., D
Stephanie Schoeley, Providence, So., D
Meredith Palmer, Villanova, So., D
Brooklyn Miltenberger, Xavier, Jr., D
Maria Galley, Xavier, Sr., GK
* Due to a tie, there are 13 players each on the second and third teams
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