The Atlantic Sun Conference has named Madison Vukas of the University of North Alabama as the Goalkeeper of the Year, recognizing her exceptional performance that led the Lions to impressive defensive statistics. Alongside Vukas, junior Adelyn Speight earned Second Team All-ASUN honors, and freshman Avery Stojakovich was selected for the All-Freshman Team. This marks Vukas’ second ASUN Goalkeeper of the Year award for the UNA program in just three years. Under head coach Chris Walker, the team achieved the highest save percentage in the nation and only allowed 12 goals throughout the season.

By the Numbers
  • Vukas led the nation with a save percentage of .902 and recorded 111 saves, setting a school record for the fewest goals allowed in a season (12).
  • The Lions achieved nine shutouts, contributing to the second-most shutouts in the program's Division I era.
State of Play
  • The Lions bounced back in the 2025 season with an overall record of 8-5-6, returning to the ASUN postseason after a previous year of struggle.
  • All three award recipients were pivotal to the Lions’ success, with their collective defensive performance allowing just .67 goals per game.
What's Next

Looking ahead, the continued development of Vukas, Speight, and Stojakovich suggests a strong future for the Lions in subsequent seasons, especially as they build on their recent success and key player performances.

Bottom Line

Madison Vukas' historic achievement and the recognition of her teammates underscore a significant turnaround for North Alabama soccer, indicating a promising trajectory for future seasons as they maintain their competitive edge within the ASUN.