The Tigers finished up SAA Conference play this past weekend, defeating Southwestern University 2-0 in the final conference game this season. This win secured the Tigers overall victory as In-Season SAA Conference Champions.
 
SAA OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK - Alex Doran (3rd time)
 
Sophomore Alex Doran has been selected as the SAA Offensive Player of the Week.
 
From the SAA Player Release: Doran led Trinity's women's soccer team to a 2-0 shutout win over Southwestern University (TX) to close the regular season on Saturday evening, clinching the Southern Athletic Association Regular Season Championship and securing the top seed at this weekend's SAA Tournament. Doran broke a scoreless tie with the game-winning goal in the 68th minute on Saturday, notching her 11th goal of the year and her fifth game-winning goal.
 
SAA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK - Ilsa Newland (3rd time)
 
Senior Ilsa Newkand has been selected as the SAA DefensivePlayer of the Week.
 
From the SAA Player Release: Newland led Trinity's women's soccer team to a 2-0 shutout victory over Southwestern University (TX) in Saturday's regular season finale, clinching the Southern Athletic Association Regular Season Championship and earning the top seed at this weekend's SAA Tournament. Led by the senior center back, the Tiger defense allowed just four shots in its ninth shutout of the season. She also put the game on ice at the other end of the field, scoring her fifth goal of the year in the 85th minute of the game.
 
Preview - The Tournament Begins in Memphis

Trinity will be heading to Memphis, TN this weekend to compete in the conference tournament, carrying the momentum of an outstanding regular season. After finishing first in their conference, the Tigers have earned a well-deserved first-round bye, a reward that not only reflects their consistency and dominance throughout the season but also provides a crucial advantage heading into the weekend.

Because of their top seed, the Tigers won't take the field until Friday, Nov. 7 at 11:30 AM CT, while teams ranked third through sixth will battle it out in Thursday's opening round. This extra day of rest gives Trinity a valuable edge, allowing players to recover, refocus, and prepare strategically for their semifinal matchup. In tournament play, where fatigue can often be the difference between advancing and elimination, fresh legs can make all the difference.
The Tigers will face the winner of Thursday's Oglethorpe vs. Centre matchup. Trinity has already proven themselves against both opponents this season. They defeated Oglethorpe 3-0 on Oct. 3, displaying a dominant attack and solid defensive organization. A week later, on Oct. 11, the Tigers shut out Centre 2-0 in another confident performance. Still, despite their earlier success, the Tigers know that tournament games bring a different kind of intensity and that every opponent will be fighting to keep their season alive.

Oglethorpe and Centre most recently met on Oct. 26, when the Stormy Petrels edged out a 1-0 victory thanks to a goal in the 83rd minute. Centre outshot Oglethorpe 16-5 but struggled to find the target, putting only three of those attempts on frame. That inefficiency cost them, and the Colonels will undoubtedly be eager to redeem themselves in Thursday's rematch. Whether Oglethorpe can repeat their defensive grit or Centre can convert their chances more effectively remains to be seen, but either way, Trinity will be watching closely.

With strong performances across the pitch this season, the Tigers enter the tournament as clear favorites. However, they'll need to stay sharp, disciplined, and hungry if they hope to turn their regular-season dominance into postseason success. As head coach and players alike have emphasized, every match from this point on could be their last, and Trinity plans to make sure that's not the case anytime soon.

Looking Ahead
 
The Tigers must win this Friday to continue on to the tournament final, which will be held Nov. 11th at 12:00 PM CT.