KOKOMO, Ind. — Five members of the Indiana University Kokomo women's soccer team have earned All-River States Conference honors for the 2026 season, as announced by the conference office this week.

Freshman forward Kaitlyn Swartzendruber led the way as a First Team All-RSC selection, while goalkeeper Liz Godfrey, defender Madison Walczak and midfielder Madison Balf were each named to the Second Team. Senior forward Kaiya Money rounded out the Cougars' honorees with Third Team honors and was also named IU Kokomo's representative on the RSC Champions of Character Team.

The five selections tied IU Kokomo with IU Columbus for the fifth-most All-Conference honorees in the nine-team league. All-Conference teams were determined by a vote of the conference's head coaches.

Swartzendruber capped an impressive debut season with First Team recognition after establishing herself as one of the conference's most dangerous offensive threats. The freshman forward led the Cougars with 14 goals and six assists for a team-high 34 points, placing 32 shots on goal and scoring twice in game-winning fashion. She also recorded three hat tricks during her first collegiate campaign, including a three-goal performance in IU Kokomo's 7-1 Senior Night victory over Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on October 29.

Godfrey earned Second Team recognition following a strong season between the posts for the Cougars. The goalkeeper totaled 74 saves while posting an impressive .831 save percentage and recording two shutouts. Her consistent play in net provided a reliable presence for IU Kokomo's defensive unit throughout the campaign.

Walczak joined Godfrey on the Second Team after establishing herself as a standout defender for the Cougars. A key presence along IU Kokomo's back line, Walczak contributed to the team's defensive efforts throughout the season while also finding the back of the net once and placing three shots on goal.

Balf rounded out IU Kokomo's Second Team selections following a productive season in the midfield. She finished the year with two goals and six assists for 10 points, placing 27 shots on goal and recording one game-winning goal. Her six assists tied Swartzendruber for the team lead, highlighting her ability to create scoring opportunities for the Cougars.

Money earned Third Team All-RSC honors after contributing four goals and two assists for 10 points during her senior campaign. The forward placed 20 shots on goal and provided an offensive presence for the Cougars throughout the season. In addition to her All-Conference selection, Money was named IU Kokomo's representative on the River States Conference Champions of Character Team, recognizing her commitment to the NAIA's five core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership. The honor provided a fitting conclusion to Money's collegiate career, celebrating both her contributions on the field and the character she displayed as a student-athlete.

The Cougars concluded the 2026 season with a 6-9-2 record and a 4-3-1 mark in River States Conference play, earning the No. 4 seed in the conference tournament. IU Kokomo's season came to an end in the RSC Quarterfinals following a penalty-kick shootout against Brescia.

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