Columbia, MO - The Stephens College Stars closed out the 2025 season with one of the strongest all-around campaigns in program history, finishing with a 6-11-1 overall record. This marked the program's highest win total since 2021. Stephens also recorded a 3-3 mark in American Midwest Conference play, which tied the best conference record the program has ever achieved and secured the Stars' third appearance in the AMC Quarterfinals.
Offensively, the Stars delivered one of their most productive seasons on record. The team finished with 114 total points, which is the second-highest single-season total in school history. Their 41 goals also ranked second all-time, and their average of 2.28 goals per match was the second-best scoring rate in program history. A significant part of this production came from a talented freshman class that made an immediate impact.
Freshman forward Moriah Carnahan put together one of the greatest individual seasons in program history. She scored 13 goals, which is tied for the second-most in a single season, and added seven assists, which ranks second all-time. Her 33 total points set a new single-season record for the program and established her as the most prolific offensive player in a single year at Stephens. Fellow freshman forward Ava Leininger also contributed to the team's offensive strength. She recorded five assists, which is tied for the third-most in program history, and finished the season with 27 points, which is the fourth-highest single-season total ever recorded at Stephens.
On the defensive end, junior goalkeeper Petra Brncova anchored the Stars with a standout season. She finished with five wins and four shutouts, and both figures are tied for the second-most in program history. Her consistency in goal provided stability throughout the season and played a major role in the team's competitive performance during conference play.
The Stars' record-setting year was also reflected in an impressive collection of postseason awards and academic honors. Carnahan became the first player in program history to be named AMC Freshman of the Year. Stephens also set a new program record by placing three players on the AMC First Team All-Conference. Carnahan, Addie Butler, and Brncova all earned first-team recognition. The Stars added two more selections on the AMC Second Team, as Eastin Colyer and Ava Leininger were honored, which set a new program record for the most second-team selections in a single season.
The Stars earned AMC Player of the Week recognition six times during the season, which is the highest total in program history. Academic success also played a major role in the team's story. Lily Cook, Sofia Ramos, Carsyn Osborn, Dafne Gonzalez, Felice Schreuder, Kayln Apodaca, Lourdes Dias, Kylee Kratzer, and Charlie Keefe were all named Academic All-Conference. The program also placed six athletes on the CSC Academic All-District team. Osborn, Cook, Kratzer, Keefe, Colyer, and Brncova were all recognized for their academic excellence.
The 2025 season combined record-breaking offensive production, standout individual achievements, and a long list of conference and academic honors. With a strong returning core and an exceptional freshman class that has already left its mark on the program record book, the Stars move forward with momentum and optimism as they continue building one of the most competitive eras in program history.
