Fort, Bentley Earn All-Conference Honors

Anderson University women's soccer standouts Taylor Fort (Pendleton, Ind./Pendleton Heights) and Nadia Bentley (Cincinnati, Ohio/Archbishop McNicholas) each earned all-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) honors, which was announced by the conference on Tuesday.

Fort garnered second-team all-conference recognition while Bentley received all-HCAC Honorable Mention.

"It's great to see Taylor and Nadia be recognized by the conference for their impact all season," Coach Jennifer Myhre said.

Fort notched three goals and three assists for nine points, leading the Ravens in each category. Among HCAC leaders, Fort tied for fifth in assists, tied for ninth in points and tied for 10th in goals. Fort started in all nine matches. She contributed 19 shots and 12 shots on goal.

"Taylor transferred in and really transitioned well into the team making a difference in our attack with her technical ability and speed of play. She's a complete player with not only the ability to finish, but to also create opportunities for others."

Bentley started in all nine matches on the defensive line. Anderson's defense put together a goals against average of 1.187, which ranked fifth in the conference. Bentley competed in 871 minutes.

"This year, Nadia slid inside to the center back position and was the anchor to our defense. I love Nadia's mentality to go all in and battle all game long. She truly has a defender's mentality to challenge and chase down everything and reads the game really well."

"Beyond the field, [Taylor and Nadia] have the competitive mindset to keep stretching and are great teammates as well."