CEDARVILLE, Ohio- Ashland Eagles have captured the 2026 Women’s Soccer Champions Saturday evening after beating the top-seeded Cedarville Yellow Jackets by a score of 1-0. This is now Ashland’s third consecutive title and fifth since joining the league.
 
After a scoreless first half, Senior Adi Turnbaugh broke the scoring drought in the 51st minute off an assist from Tessa Blain with a point-blank 6-yard goal. This was just the third goal of Turnbaugh's four-year career at Ashland.
 
Offensively, the Eagles dominated the game, taking almost triple the number of shots the Yellow Jackets did. Through the first half, Ashland shot 10 shots, with four being on goal, while Cedarville had zero shot attempts. This trend continued in the second half, with Ashland finishing the game with 13 total shots, with six being on goal, while Cedarville had five shots, with only one being on goal.
 
With the win, the Eagles have clinched a spot in the Midwest Region as the automatic qualifier and will await their postseason destiny. Cedarville finished the season #2 in the Midwest Region ranking and #22 in the NPI national rankings. They will await their postseason fate as the NCAA Women’s Selection Show will air Monday, November 9, at 7 P.M. ET