Four Huskers Earn All-Big Ten Honors

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten recognized four members of Nebraska soccer on Tuesday as it announced its postseason All-Conference teams and awards.  

Goalkeeper Avery Gillahan and midfielder Ella Guyott earned Third Team All-Big Ten honors, while defender Emma Donnelly earned a spot on the All-Freshman Team. Additionally, Rin Sato was named Nebraska’s recipient of the Sportsmanship Award.

Gillahan, a native of Strongsville, Ohio, started every match at goalkeeper for the Big Red in 2026, finishing with eight shutouts to rank fourth in the Big Ten and 23rd nationally. Gillahan finished with 66 saves, including seven matches with five or more, and had a save percentage of 81.5.

Guyott was named Third Team All-Big Ten after finishing with two goals and recording six points. The Papillion, Neb., native scored on penalty kicks against No. 2 Michigan State and No. 18 Purdue and recorded assists in matches against Washington and Michigan State.

Defender Emma Donnelly earned a spot on the All-Big Ten Freshman team after helping the Big Red hold opponents to less than a goal per game while posting seven shutouts in conference play. Donnelly also scored a goal on Aug. 16 against South Dakota and took nine shots throughout the season.

Rin Sato was chosen as Nebraska’s recipient of the Sportsmanship Award. She played in two matches this season and registered an assist against Omaha on Aug. 27.