ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — The Northwestern Ohio Racers won the 2016 NAIA Women’s Soccer National Championship with a 1-0 win over defending national champion Spring Arbor (Mich.) Saturday evening at the Orange Beach Sportsplex.

In a defensive battle that featured only four shots on frame all game, Hannah Baines had the decisive tally when she finished far post off of Julie Cazanave’s corner kick across the front of the goal.

It was the 20th shutout of the season for the Racers and 13th in their last 14 games.

2016 NAIA Women’s Soccer National Championship All-Tournament Team

Northwestern OhioCamilla Andersen

Northwest (Wash.)Jubilee Zevenbergen

Spring Arbor (Mich.)Aubrey Schierbeek

Northwestern OhioEvdokia Popadinova

Benedictine (Kan.)Rosie McShane

Spring Arbor (Mich.)Bethany Balcer

Northwestern OhioKlara Cahynova

Baker (Kan.) Keeley Atkin

Baker (Kan.) Jessica Hillebert

Northwestern OhioHannah Baines

Spring Arbor (Mich.)Rachel DeLancey

Columbia (Mo.) Flavia Rosado


Select Sport America-NAIA Outstanding Offensive Player
Bethany Balcer – Spring Arbor (Mich.)

Select Sport America-NAIA Outstanding Defensive Player
Hannah Baines – Northwestern Ohio

Champions of Character Select Sport America-NAIA Scholarship Recipient
Liz Intfen – Benedictine

Select Sport America-NAIA Women’s Soccer Most Valuable Player
Camilla Andersen – Northwestern Ohio

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