Six Wolves Earn 2026 UAC Women's Soccer All-Academic Honors

11/7/2026 2:00:00 PM

By: Kyle Ruth

CARROLLTON, Ga.- The University of West Georgia women's soccer team had six student-athletes recognized on the 2026 United Athletic Conference (UAC) Women's Soccer All-Academic Team.

Leading the group was senior midfielder Mikaela Rossi, who posted a team-best 3.96 GPA while majoring in Psychology. A native of Matthews, North Carolina, Rossi serves as a team captain for the Wolves in her senior season.

Senior defender Ava Maldonado followed with a 3.94 GPA while majoring in Health & Community Wellness. The McDonough, Georgia, native has started 15 consecutive matches during her senior season after missing time due to injuries in 2024 and 2025.

Junior forward Berkleigh Jernigan earned recognition with a 3.88 GPA while pursuing a degree in Nursing. The Pace, Florida, native made six starts during the 2026 campaign, bringing her career total to 26 starts. She recorded a season-high three shots, leading the Wolves attack against North Alabama.

Sophomore midfielder Morgan Setzer posted a 3.86 GPA while majoring in Finance. The Shelby, North Carolina, native recorded her first collegiate assist in the season opener against Jacksonville State and started in four matches during the 2026 campaign.

Junior defender Ava Timberlake earned recognition with a 3.79 GPA while majoring in Psychology. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Timberlake has 23 career starts and started every match in which she appeared for the Wolves this season. She recorded her first shot of the season against North Alabama, putting it on target.

Rounding out the six honorees was junior defender Taylor Richardson, who posted a 3.65 GPA while majoring in Health & Community Wellness. The Bakersfield, California, native has started every match for the Wolves this season and nearly scored a match-tying goal in the final seconds against Western Carolina.

Print Friendly Version