ONEONTA, N.Y. — Sophomore goalkeeper Ava Reynolds (South Glens Falls, N.Y.) has been named the 2025 Empire 8 Goalkeeper of the Year, as voted on by the conference's head coaches.

The standout sophomore earned the honor after a breakout campaign, leading the conference with an 84% save percentage, including a stellar 87% mark in conference play with four clean sheets.

Reynolds' season took off following a 10-save shutout in the Empire 8 opener against Houghton on September 20, sparking a nine-game win streak for the Blue and White. She reached double-digit saves in eight contests, including impressive performances against ranked foes SUNY Geneseo and the University of Rochester, showcasing her consistency and poise in the cage.

A nightmare for opposing offenses, Reynolds ranked second in the Empire 8 in total saves and in goals against average (1.41). On the national stage, she placed 11th in Division III in save percentage.

In addition to her Goalkeeper of the Year accolade, Reynolds also earned her first Empire 8 All-Conference First Team selection.

Empire 8 Release

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