Women's Soccer 10/30/2026 4:00:00 PM Chris Brannick

Six Bronchos Earn All-MIAA Honors

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Central Oklahoma senior Emma Nicholas led a group of six Bronchos that were named to the All-MIAA teams announced Friday.

Nicholas was picked as a Second Team All-MIAA selection, the third time in four years the Tulsa native has earned the postseason honor.

Kaitlyn Cotton and Megan Wilson were both named Third Team All-MIAA. Sami Allen, Sophia Gaskins, and Maddie Ortwein were each named Honorable Mention.

"We are proud of each of them for begin recognized," UCO head women's soccer coach Amel Muhamedagic said. "They all play such an important role in our team both on and off the field and they are very deserving of this honor."

Nicholas played in all 18 games for the Bronchos this fall. She's appeared in every game over the past four years at Central Oklahoma. This season, she scored two goals and dished out one assist in 1,338 minutes of action. Nicholas earned Second Team All-MIAA as a freshman and Third Team honors her sophomore season.

Cotton played in 17 of 18 games and anchored the back line at UCO that posted seven shutouts this season. She also scored two goals and served up two assists. All her points this season came on set pieces.

Wilson earned Third Team honors last season and is now a two-time selection. She played in all 18 games this season and made 17 starts. Wilson played the full 90 in 11 of 18 games in 2026 and was key in the seven shutouts.

Allen led UCO with three goals and four assists this season. Her 10 points were a team high. Allen appeared in 17 games this season and made 12 starts. She also led UCO in shots (48) and shots on goal (22).

Gaskins is another defender that played a key role in the seven shutouts by the Bronchos this season. She also scored three goals to tie for the team lead with Allen. Gaskins played in all 18 games and made 17 starts.

Ortwein stepped into the starting goalkeeper role this season and flourished. She played in 16 games, 1,427 minutes, and posted a 9-4-3 record. Ortwein is credited with six shutouts and was part of a combined seventh. This season, she made 52 saves and only allowed 12 goals, a 0.76 goals against average.

Central Oklahoma is in the MIAA Women's Soccer Championships that begins Sunday in Edmond. The Bronchos host Emporia State in the quarterfinals at 1 p.m. at Tom Thompson Field.

The MIAA Women's Soccer Championship semifinals and final are scheduled for Nov. 6 & 8 in Wichita, Kansas.

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Players Mentioned

#4 Sami Allen: F; 5' 6"; Junior

#16 Kaitlyn Cotton: MF; 5' 10"; Junior

#6 Sophia Gaskins: D; 6' 0"; Sophomore

#3 Emma Nicholas: MF; 5' 4"; Senior

#1 Maddie Ortwein: GK; 5' 10"; Redshirt Freshman

#12 Megan Wilson: D; 5' 8"; Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

#4 Sami Allen
: 5' 6"; Junior
: F

#16 Kaitlyn Cotton
: 5' 10"; Junior
: MF

#6 Sophia Gaskins
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: D

#3 Emma Nicholas
: 5' 4"; Senior
: MF

#1 Maddie Ortwein
: 5' 10"; Redshirt Freshman
: GK

#12 Megan Wilson
: 5' 8"; Graduate Student
: D