BRIGHTON, Mich. -- Calvin University and Hope College Women’s soccer stand together atop the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) after both programs completed unbeaten conference campaigns to share the 2026 regular-season title. The Knights secured their seventh-consecutive regular-season title and 18th in program history, while the Flying Dutch claimed their first since 2018 and eighth overall. Both teams finished conference play with identical 7-0-1 records, with Calvin entering postseason play at 14-1-1 overall and Hope at 11-3-2.

Currently ranked No. 9 in the nation, Calvin displayed dominance on both ends of the field throughout conference play. The Knights led the MIAA with 28 goals scored while not allowing a single goal across eight league matches. Calvin also topped the conference with 207 shots, including 97 on goal. Hope showcased a similarly balanced attack and disciplined defense, scoring 22 goals while allowing just two. The Flying Dutch recorded 163 shots, including 88 on goal, helping them complete an undefeated conference season.

Senior Mikaela Waroway led the Calvin attack, topping the MIAA with 42 shots during conference play. Waroway finished tied-for-first in the league with nine goals and three game-winning tallies, while adding two assists for 20 total points. In goal, junior Aubree Lee anchored the Knights’ defense, recording 17 saves without allowing a goal against MIAA opponents.

For Hope, senior Halle Barnard and junior Alexis Suptela powered the offense, each recording five goals during conference play. Barnard and freshman Rowan Klein contributed two game-winning goals apiece, while freshman Jessica Reyes led the MIAA with six assists. Defensively, senior goalkeeper Clara Feenstra played seven conference matches, allowing just two goals while collecting 18 saves and four shutouts.

With the regular-season crown shared, Calvin and Hope now turn their attention to the 2026 MIAA Women's Soccer Tournament presented by Collegiate Credit Union. Calvin enters as the No. 1 seed, while Hope earns the No. 2 seed, with both teams receiving first-round byes. The tournament begins October 31 with first-round matchups featuring No. 3 Kalamazoo College hosting No. 6 Adrian College and No. 4 Trine University hosting No. 5 Albion College. The semifinals are scheduled for November 4, followed by the championship match on November 7.