Freshman Elvira Gunnarsson was named Newcomer of the Year at the 2023 women’s soccer awards banquet. The Swedish player made a significant impact for SWOSU with five goals and 11 points. She was also placed on the All-GAC Second Team. Seven members of the SWOSU team were named to All-Great American Conference teams, including Micaella Swain and Claire Torry as First Team All-GAC selections. The Bulldogs have had at least seven players named to all-conference teams for nine straight seasons. The team will compete against Oklahoma Baptist in the GAC Tournament.