The Yellow Jackets closed out the regular season with a victory on the road at Ohio Dominican and eliminated sixth-seeded Findlay at home to begin the conference tournament.
Cedarville improved to 11-2-6 overall on the season.
Defensively, Stephens and the unit was untouchable as the Yellow Jackets pitched shutouts in both contests.
His offensive production was an extra boost as Stephens lifted his team to victory with a header in the 51st minute, just his second goal of the season as a defender.
Cedarville only permitted nine shots against GK Carter Selvius in the quarterfinal victory against Findlay and just five shots against vs. Ohio Dominican.
Stephens has played all 19 games for the Yellow Jackets as the program gets ready to face No. 2 seed Ohio Valley in the semifinals on Thursday.