11/10/2026 11:52:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Hurd, Shea and Murray earn conference recognition following the 2026 regular season
NEW YORK — Marquette University women's soccer freshman goalkeeper Mia Hurd, sophomore defender Clare Shea and junior forward Megan Murray earned All-BIG EAST honors, as announced by the league office Tuesday.
Hurd earned a spot on the All-BIG EAST Second Team after anchoring Marquette's defense throughout the season. The freshman posted a .857 save percentage with 66 saves and 11 goals allowed in 19 appearances. She finished with a 0.60 goals-against average and recorded seven shutouts and one combined shutout, helping guide the Golden Eagles to their first BIG EAST Tournament berth since 2017.
"It truly is unprecedented the season Mia has put together, despite being a freshman," head coach Chris Allen said. "Her natural athleticism, work ethic & leadership has been on display from her early arrival on campus last January through her freshman season. Mia has the ability to make the highlight save but also manages the game very well. She is beloved by her teammates, and we look forward to having her as the foundation of our defense for many years to come."
Shea provided a steady presence on the back line, starting all 19 matches and playing all 90 minutes in all but one contest. The sophomore defender also contributed offensively, tallying one goal and three assists for five points. She finished the season with a .444 shots-on-goal percentage.
"Clare's growth as a defender mirrors the defensive growth of our team," Allen said. "As a converted forward, she has worked tirelessly to learn the position, acquiring the skills necessary to be an elite center back that combines with her natural athleticism. Quite simply, she's tough to beat. She leads the way with her unrelenting mentality, tenacity, and high expectations she has for herself and this team. Her ceiling (like our program's) continues to rise and I'm excited to watch her continued impact and influence on our program's growth."
Murray led Marquette's attack from the forward position despite missing four matches while representing the Philippines Women's National Team. The junior finished tied for the team lead with four goals and added an assist for nine points. She led the Golden Eagles with 27 shots and 12 shots on goal while recording two game-winning goals.
"Megan's impact cannot be overstated and it goes far beyond the goals and assists metric," Allen said. "While she is certainly special with the ball at her feet and makes a lot happen for us on the attacking side, our team's defensive growth this season stems from our forward's press with Megan leading the way. She does so many little things that at times go unnoticed but is invaluable to us. Her ability to make the players around her better has accelerated the growth of our youthful attack and we could not be more excited for the future with her leading the way."
Offensive Player of the Year: Dez Zapata, Villanova, Jr., F
Midfielder of the Year: Regan Dancer, Xavier, Gr., M
Defensive Player of the Year: Meredith Palmer, Villanova, Jr., D
Goalkeeper of the Year: Hannah Dickinson, Villanova, Gr., GK
Freshman of the Year: Jocy Koffi, Providence, Fr., F
Coaching Staff of the Year: Villanova
All-BIG EAST First Team *
Abby Droner, Georgetown, So., F ^
Jocy Koffi, Providence, Fr., F
Morgan Kotch, Villanova, Jr., F ^
Dez Zapata, Villanova, Jr., F ^
Peyton Kohls, Xavier, Sr., F ^
Chloe Brecht, Butler, Jr., M
Lizzie Heller, Georgetown, Jr., M ^
Regan Dancer, Xavier, Gr., M
Stephanie Schoeley, Providence, Jr., D ^
Meredith Palmer, Villanova, Jr., D
Nastassja Garrett, Xavier, So., D
Kate Kleinsmith, Seton Hall, So., GK
Hannah Dickinson, Villanova, Gr., GK
All-BIG EAST Second Team
Olivia Duray, Creighton, Sr., F
Katelyn Haiser, DePaul, Fr., F ^
Caroline Spengler, Georgetown, Jr., F
Avrie Nelsen, Villanova, So., F
Frances Reuland, Xavier, Fr., F
Anaya Johnson, UConn, Sr., M ^
Emma Gregorski, Providence, So., M
Gabby Koluch, Villanova, Sr., M
Cassidy Brown, Seton Hall, Sr., D
Brooklynn Miltenberger, Xavier, Sr., D
Mia Hurd, Marquette, Fr., GK
All-BIG EAST Third Team *
Se-Hanna Mars, UConn, Jr., F
Aliza Mannon, Georgetown, So., F
Megan Murray, Marquette, Jr., F
Amaya Coffie, Providence, R-So., F
Shayna da Silva, DePaul, Sr., M
Signe Tingager, Providence, Fr., M
Bri Azevedo, Seton Hall, Sr., M
McKinley Berry, Xavier, Jr., M
Breanna Dardano, Xavier, Jr., M
Shea Boyle, UConn, Jr., D
Olivia Sides, Creighton, So., D
Clare Shea, Marquette, So., D
Addison Ash, Butler, So., GK
* Due to a tie, there are 13 players on the first and third teams.
UP NEXT:
Marquette earned the No. 4 seed in the BIG EAST Tournament and will face top-seeded Xavier on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 4 p.m. CT.
Hurd earned a spot on the All-BIG EAST Second Team after anchoring Marquette's defense throughout the season. The freshman posted a .857 save percentage with 66 saves and 11 goals allowed in 19 appearances. She finished with a 0.60 goals-against average and recorded seven shutouts and one combined shutout, helping guide the Golden Eagles to their first BIG EAST Tournament berth since 2017.
"It truly is unprecedented the season Mia has put together, despite being a freshman," head coach Chris Allen said. "Her natural athleticism, work ethic & leadership has been on display from her early arrival on campus last January through her freshman season. Mia has the ability to make the highlight save but also manages the game very well. She is beloved by her teammates, and we look forward to having her as the foundation of our defense for many years to come."
Shea provided a steady presence on the back line, starting all 19 matches and playing all 90 minutes in all but one contest. The sophomore defender also contributed offensively, tallying one goal and three assists for five points. She finished the season with a .444 shots-on-goal percentage.
"Clare's growth as a defender mirrors the defensive growth of our team," Allen said. "As a converted forward, she has worked tirelessly to learn the position, acquiring the skills necessary to be an elite center back that combines with her natural athleticism. Quite simply, she's tough to beat. She leads the way with her unrelenting mentality, tenacity, and high expectations she has for herself and this team. Her ceiling (like our program's) continues to rise and I'm excited to watch her continued impact and influence on our program's growth."
Murray led Marquette's attack from the forward position despite missing four matches while representing the Philippines Women's National Team. The junior finished tied for the team lead with four goals and added an assist for nine points. She led the Golden Eagles with 27 shots and 12 shots on goal while recording two game-winning goals.
"Megan's impact cannot be overstated and it goes far beyond the goals and assists metric," Allen said. "While she is certainly special with the ball at her feet and makes a lot happen for us on the attacking side, our team's defensive growth this season stems from our forward's press with Megan leading the way. She does so many little things that at times go unnoticed but is invaluable to us. Her ability to make the players around her better has accelerated the growth of our youthful attack and we could not be more excited for the future with her leading the way."
Offensive Player of the Year: Dez Zapata, Villanova, Jr., F
Midfielder of the Year: Regan Dancer, Xavier, Gr., M
Defensive Player of the Year: Meredith Palmer, Villanova, Jr., D
Goalkeeper of the Year: Hannah Dickinson, Villanova, Gr., GK
Freshman of the Year: Jocy Koffi, Providence, Fr., F
Coaching Staff of the Year: Villanova
All-BIG EAST First Team *
Abby Droner, Georgetown, So., F ^
Jocy Koffi, Providence, Fr., F
Morgan Kotch, Villanova, Jr., F ^
Dez Zapata, Villanova, Jr., F ^
Peyton Kohls, Xavier, Sr., F ^
Chloe Brecht, Butler, Jr., M
Lizzie Heller, Georgetown, Jr., M ^
Regan Dancer, Xavier, Gr., M
Stephanie Schoeley, Providence, Jr., D ^
Meredith Palmer, Villanova, Jr., D
Nastassja Garrett, Xavier, So., D
Kate Kleinsmith, Seton Hall, So., GK
Hannah Dickinson, Villanova, Gr., GK
All-BIG EAST Second Team
Olivia Duray, Creighton, Sr., F
Katelyn Haiser, DePaul, Fr., F ^
Caroline Spengler, Georgetown, Jr., F
Avrie Nelsen, Villanova, So., F
Frances Reuland, Xavier, Fr., F
Anaya Johnson, UConn, Sr., M ^
Emma Gregorski, Providence, So., M
Gabby Koluch, Villanova, Sr., M
Cassidy Brown, Seton Hall, Sr., D
Brooklynn Miltenberger, Xavier, Sr., D
Mia Hurd, Marquette, Fr., GK
All-BIG EAST Third Team *
Se-Hanna Mars, UConn, Jr., F
Aliza Mannon, Georgetown, So., F
Megan Murray, Marquette, Jr., F
Amaya Coffie, Providence, R-So., F
Shayna da Silva, DePaul, Sr., M
Signe Tingager, Providence, Fr., M
Bri Azevedo, Seton Hall, Sr., M
McKinley Berry, Xavier, Jr., M
Breanna Dardano, Xavier, Jr., M
Shea Boyle, UConn, Jr., D
Olivia Sides, Creighton, So., D
Clare Shea, Marquette, So., D
Addison Ash, Butler, So., GK
* Due to a tie, there are 13 players on the first and third teams.
UP NEXT:
Marquette earned the No. 4 seed in the BIG EAST Tournament and will face top-seeded Xavier on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 4 p.m. CT.
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