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Corley, Bilbia, and Nissen earn All-GLIAC Honors

Freshman Sole Corley earned All-GLIAC First Team honors

MARQUETTE, Mich. -- Three members of the NMU women's soccer team have earned All-GLIAC accolades, announced by the conference today.

Freshman Sole Corley earned an At-Large spot on the All-GLIAC First Team, senior captain Madison Bilbia was named to the All-GLIAC Second Team, and redshirt junior captain Madalyn Nissen was named to the All-GLIAC Honorable Mention squad. 

Corley, a freshman from Decatur, Illinois, made an immediate impact for the Wildcats in the middle of the park, starting in every contest for the Green and Gold. In 14 conference matches, Corley notched four goals and an assist, including game-winning goals against Michigan Tech on October 4 and October 18, 2026. Corley notched 1,077 minutes of playing time, good for fifth among NMU field players and most among Wildcat midfielders or forwards. In all 19 matches for the Green and Gold, Corley notched five goals and an assist in 1466 minutes played.

"Solé was not only one of the best freshmen in the league this season, but she proved herself to be one of the best players in the league," added head coach Erin Egolf.  "Her work rate is off the charts; she has an unmatched competitive drive, she contributed important goals in multiple games, and her consistency from game to game was next level. This is a well-deserved recognition for Solé, and I am extremely proud of her commitment to being elite every day and her desire to help the team succeed. Very eager to see her continued growth within the program."

Bilbia, a senior captain from Kalamazoo, Michigan, had a breakout campaign for the Wildcat offense, recording career bests in offensive production in her final season as a member of the Green and Gold. Bilbia started in all 14 conference matches, recorded seven goals and two assists for 16 points - including two game-winning goals - and logged the most minutes among NMU forwards. Bilbia's seven goals and two game-winning goals were one shy of the conference lead; her 16 points and 1.14 pts/g were both second, and her 25 shots on frame were just one shy of pacing the league. In 19 matches, she scored 7 goals and three assists for 17 points with 56 shots and 31 on target, with all of those numbers aside from her assists leading the Wildcats.

"Maddy was our most dynamic attacking threat this season, and it's great to see her recognized for her contributions. She stepped up massively, not only scoring goals, but generating a lot of attacking threats - such as assists, corners, set pieces, and crosses - that helped our team succeed. I'm proud of Billy for the responsibility she took on this year; she was great in the attack, but she also committed to her defensive duties as well. Another top player with a tremendous work rate and desire to help the team. Well earned!"

After being plagued with injury to begin her collegiate career, Nissen, a defender from Houston, Texas, was one of the most important players on the Wildcat back line this season. The captain started in all 14 matches and logged 1201 minutes, a number good for third among Wildcat field players in conference matches, and was an integral piece in the 'Cats unbeaten stretch where they produced six clean sheets and only conceded three goals in nine games. Nissen was entrusted with taking a pair of Wildcat penalty kicks this season, and she converted on both, scoring her first career collegiate goal against Wayne State on September 25, then followed that up with another against Michigan Tech just two games later on October 4. Nissen played the full 90 minutes in 10 of the 'Cats conference matches, and played less than 78 minutes only twice. On the season as a whole, Nissen logged 1,594 minutes in 19 matches. 

"Maddie contributed in a big way this season from the right outside back position. After being sidelined with massive injuries throughout her playing career, it was amazing to see her fully healthy and fit, and she flourished! Not only did she set the standard for our team through her effort, but she was a tremendous vocal leader for us on and off the field. Nissen deserves this recognition for so many reasons, and I'm really proud of the work she puts in for herself and for the team! Class player and person; well done!"
 
Full 2026 All-GLIAC Honors

2026 GLIAC Player of the Year
Sienna Mroue, Wayne State

2026 GLIAC Offensive Player of the Year
Sienna Mroue, Wayne State

2026 GLIAC Defensive Player of the Year
Reagan Brengman, Wayne State

2026 GLIAC Goalkeeper of the Year
Kate Helfen, Wayne State

2026 GLIAC Freshman of the Year
Sienna Mroue, Wayne State

2026 GLIAC Coaching Staff of the Year
Wayne State

ALL-GLIAC FIRST TEAM
Forward
Sienna Mroue, Wayne State    
Abby Ellis, Saginaw Valley State    
Mairin Wessner, Wayne State

Midfielder
Emily Kolodin, Saginaw Valley State    
Molly Labate, Wayne State    
Cora Conley, Grand Valley State

Defender
Reagan Brengman, Wayne State
Ana Spaine, Grand Valley State
Vesna Dennison, Grand Valley State

At-Large
Solé Corley, Northern Michigan

Goalkeeper
Kate Helfen, Wayne State

ALL-GLIAC SECOND TEAM
Forward
Madison Bilbia, Northern Michigan    
Ava Rizzitano, Parkside    
Mia Davis, Purdue Northwest

Midfielder
Isabella Workman, Davenport    
Isabella Baron, Ferris State    
Sonya Mehta, Grand Valley State

Defender
Ryleigh Gray, Saginaw Valley State    
Ellie Whalen, Wayne State University    
Kayden Schmidt, Parkside

At-Large
Kylie Cesarek, Saginaw Valley State

Goalkeeper
Macie Hunter, Grand Valley State

ALL-GLIAC HONORABLE MENTION
Mackenzie Alvarez, Roosevelt
Maya Bjedov, Wayne State
Havanah Brockington, Michigan Tech
Kate Brown, Parkside
Peyton Kennedy, Saginaw Valley State
Audrey Muterspaugh, Davenport
Madalyn Nissen, Northern Michigan
Korinne Ihrke, Ferris State
Sarah Scaling, Purdue Northwest
Katherine Welch, Ferris State
Alex Williams, Grand Valley State


 
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Players Mentioned

Madison Bilbia

#13 Madison Bilbia

F
5' 5"
Senior
Madalyn Nissen

#19 Madalyn Nissen

D
5' 3"
Redshirt Junior
Sole Corley

#9 Sole Corley

MF
5' 7"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Madison Bilbia

#13 Madison Bilbia

5' 5"
Senior
F
Madalyn Nissen

#19 Madalyn Nissen

5' 3"
Redshirt Junior
D
Sole Corley

#9 Sole Corley

5' 7"
Freshman
MF