MIAC RELEASE

ARDEN HILLS, MINN.—Bethel University senior Hannah Kvant earned a spot on the 2026 MIAC Women's Soccer All-Conference Team. This is Kvant's second career trip to the MIAC All-Conference Team, also earning the distinction in 2023 as well as an honorable mention nod in 2024. Kvant was also named to the 2026 MIAC Women's Soccer All-Playoff Team.

2026 MIAC WOMEN'S SOCCER AWARDS
Offensive Player of the Year: Emily Johnson (St. Olaf)
Defensive Player of the Year: Jaidyn Richter (St. Catherine)
Rookie of the Year: Eva Gower (Saint Benedict)
Coach of the Year: Jessica Mueller (Carleton)

Kvant paced the Royals in scoring with 17 points that consisted of eight goals and one assist over 17 games played in 2026. She also registered a team-leading 63 shots, 27 shots on goal, and four game-winning goals. The St. Michael, Minnesota native netted a hat trick in Bethel's 3-0 victory over UW-River Falls on September 7. Kvant fired a season-high 11 shots and six shots on goal, which led to two goals, in a 2-0 decision over Saint Mary's on October 31.

Kvant and the Royals finished the 2026 season with a 6-9-2 overall record, which earned them their first MIAC Playoff appearance since 2019 as the No. 6 seed.