MADISON, Wis. – Five University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women's soccer players have earned recognition on the 2026 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) All-Conference Team, announced by the conference office on Thursday, November 5.
Senior forward Caroline Curran (Lakeville, Minn./Lakeville South), senior forward Emma Donovan (Hazel Green, Wis./Wahlert Catholic), senior goalkeeper Bella Jones (Neenah, Wis./Neenah) and sophomore midfielder Olivia Lukrafka Varassin (Woodbury, Minn./East Ridge) were named to the All-WIAC Team. Senior midfielder Lisette Thurman (Farmington, Minn./Rosemount) earned All-WIAC Honorable Mention recognition, while senior midfielder Anna Lorenzana (Farmington, Minn./Farmington) was selected to the WIAC All-Sportsmanship Team.
Curran started all 17 matches she appeared in as a defender, logging 1,169 minutes on the field. She contributed one assist, eight shots and four shots on goal while helping lead a defensive unit that allowed just 17 goals in 19 matches.
Donovan led the Blugolds offensively, recording seven goals and nine assists for 23 points in 18 games. Donovan totaled 47 shots, including 19 on goal, and recorded one game-winning goal. Her nine assists led the team, while her 23 points ranked first among Blugold players. This is Donovan's second year in a row making the All-WIAC Team.
Jones anchored the Blugold defense in goal, starting all 19 matches and recording a 9-5-5 record. Jones finished the season with 98 saves, an .852 save percentage and a 0.91 goals-against average. Jones recorded nine shutouts and one combined shutout while allowing 17 goals in 1,683 minutes of action.
Lukrafka Varassin appeared in all 19 matches, contributing six goals and two assists for 14 points. She recorded 32 shots, including 15 on goal, and scored two game-winning goals. Her six goals ranked second on the team.
Thurman started all 19 matches for the Blugolds, playing 1,212 minutes in the midfield. Thurman recorded one goal on six shots and helped anchor the team's midfield throughout the season.
Lorenzana earned All-Sportsmanship Team recognition after starting all 19 matches for the Blugolds. She recorded four assists and played 976 minutes during the season.
The Blugolds (9-5-5) travel to UW-Platteville on Thursday, November 5 at 7 p.m. in the WIAC Tournament Semifinals.
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