Trevecca Fall Teams Bringing Heat in 2026

Wes Sharpe

General 10/2/2026 9:30:00 AM Gregory Ruff

Trevecca Athletics | Trojans Match September’s Record Heat with Awards, Record Performances and Dominant Wins

NASHVILLE - September brought record heat to Music City, and Trevecca Nazarene University's Trojans brought a hot streak of their own. As the first month of the 2026-27 season ended, it delivered national attention, program milestones, and weekly honors across all seven fall teams.

With Trevecca celebrating its 125th anniversary, the Purple and White have plenty for Trojan Nation to brag about as October begins. Then, Homecoming in the first week of November will bring the bigger Trojan family back to the Hill to keep that celebration going.

Give these Trojans a spot in your feed and mark your calendar. Bring a friend to a game and help the Purple and White defend the Hill.

SEPTEMBER HEAT ON THE HILL

Catch up on all the fall Trojan teams success.

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MEN'S SOCCER

This team has refused to accept being picked eighth in the Gulf South Conference preseason coaches' poll.

The Trojans are 7-1-2 overall and 2-1-2 in the GSC after opening with seven unbeaten matches. They stand No. 5 in the Sept. 29 United Soccer Coaches Division II South Region poll and have received national Top 25 votes for two consecutive weeks.

A 1-0 win at No. 19 Carson-Newman was Trevecca's first on the Eagles' home field. A 1-1 draw at No. 20 UAH added another result against a ranked opponent. With 24 goals through 10 matches, the Trojans are one victory away from matching their NCAA Division II-era season high of eight. They share fourth in the GSC with Montevallo on eight points.

Chris Douglas has made his fall an international story. Called up to the Antigua and Barbuda national team, he scored twice and added two assists in a 5-0 win for his country. Once back in the Purple and White, he captured his first Trojan career hat trick including the winner with 1:07 remaining in Tuesday's 4-3 comeback at Freed-Hardeman. His 10 goals in eight appearances match Jonathan Baskin's NCAA-era single-season program high.

Freshman Zion Jones has supplied four goals of his own, including the late winner at Christian Brothers. Jones is one of three Jones brothers on the squad.

It's exciting to see a team that knows how to win close games. Learn more about men's soccer at www.tnutrojans.com or on the Trevecca Trojans app. Their next match is Saturday at 3:30 PM against Delta State at Trevecca.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

Kate Purvis delivered a long-awaited win for Trevecca. With just 41 seconds left against rival and No. 9 Lee, she scored off Cristina Escudero's free kick for a 1-0 victory. It was the Trojans' first win over the Flames since the series began in 2000. That's a memorable way to make your mark in program history.

Coach Matheus Mello's team followed with a 3-0 win at Christian Brothers, then a 3-1 victory at Tusculum on Sept. 30. Three straight wins have lifted Trevecca to 6-3-1 overall and 3-2 on the Gulf South table. The Trojans are No. 10 in the Sept. 29 South Region coaches' poll, their first appearance since moving from the Midwest to the South region, and sit sixth on the conference table with nine points, one behind three teams tied for third.

Penelope Charroin made eight saves against Lee and five at Christian Brothers, while Dani Witsman helped anchor the back line through 180 scoreless minutes. Earlier in the fall, Elsa Bengtsson delivered two goals and two assists across two road matches.

Scoring at the right moments has stood out, but holding onto those leads has been just as important. Find out more about the women's soccer team at www.tnutrojans.com or on the Trevecca Trojans app. Their next match is Saturday at 1:00 PM against Delta State at Trevecca.

VOLLEYBALL

UAH was ahead 14-12 in the fifth set and had two chances to win and keep their 10-1 record and perfect GSC record. But Trevecca came back, winning the next four points and the match. That comeback on September 22 against the GSC preseason favorite kicked off a four-match winning streak at home, with wins over Union, Christian Brothers, and Kentucky Wesleyan.

Coach Emily Moore's Trojans are 7-8 overall and 4-1 in the GSC, tied with Lee for second behind West Alabama. After reaching their first GSC championship match a year ago, they have plenty of reasons to get loud again at Trojan Fieldhouse.

Katilyn Grant hit .368 with 43 kills across the three conference wins, and Lily Vanbebber passed 1,000 career digs against Union, becoming the seventh NCAA-era Trojan to reach that mark. Brynne Krangnes recorded a double-double in each GSC victory. Her career-high 45 assists helped keep the UAH comeback alive. Isabella Sherrod had 15 kills and 20 digs against the Chargers, and Emma Schnitzer put down 18 kills against Union.

The 2026 Trojans play as a team. Learn more about them at www.tnutrojans.com or on the Trevecca Trojans app. Watch them play at Lee on Saturday, and come to Trojan Fieldhouse when they host Montevallo on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 6:00 PM.

MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY

The Michael Pretorius Invitational, hosted by Trevecca, gave Andrew Jackson's The Hermitage its first collegiate cross country meet and first 8K race. Trevecca made the Sept. 26 debut count, finishing second with 52 points, two ahead of NCAA Division I Austin Peay.

Joshua Novotny placed fifth among 36 runners in 25:18.47, the eighth-fastest 8K performance in program history. Jack Jaeger finished eighth and Caden Meeks 10th. All seven Trojans improved their times from the Southern Showcase. The GSC honored Novotny for his efforts.

Their next meet is the Lewis Crossover in Romeoville, Illinois, on Saturday, Oct. 10.

WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY

Ashley Alsvig led Trevecca at The Hermitage with a career-best 19:24.68 in the 5K, finishing 10th among 32 runners and becoming the 10th-fastest women's 5K runner in program history.

Sarah Arnold followed in 13th at 19:41.25, and freshman Kate Brent finished 13th in 19:52.69, nearly a minute faster than her collegiate debut. Trevecca placed third with 68 points just behind NCAA D1 Lipscomb and APSU and ahead of also DI Tennessee State. Alsvig was named GSC Runner of the Week, and Kate Brent was named GSC Freshman of the Week.

They will compete again at the Lewis Crossover in Romeoville, Illinois, on Saturday, Oct. 10.

MEN'S GOLF

Wilson Borders opened with a fifth-place finish at the Griffin Invitational, shooting a one-under-par 215 with nine birdies and 37 pars as Trevecca finished third. Then Maddox Burton came in fourth at the Samuel T. Dunning Invitational, where his four-under-par 212 included three consecutive par-or-better rounds.

Burton led the 60-player field in par-five scoring at seven under with 13 total birdies. Borders closed with a bogey-free 69. The pair have combined for 42 birdies through two tournaments.

Follow this team all fall and spring at www.tnutrojans.com or on the Trevecca Trojans app. Next time on the course comes Oct. 5-6 at Currahee Collegiate Invitational in Toccoa, Ga.

WOMEN'S GOLF

Trevecca left the King Invitational with second place and a new team standard, a school-record 304 in the final round. The round lowered the previous program record of 307 by three strokes.

Gracee Prince tied for fifth at 153 after a closing 73, her lowest round at Trevecca. Mattie Goad tied for seventh at 154, and Kamryn Vester tied for ninth at 155, her career-best 36-hole total as a Trojan.

The Trojans made nine birdies in that final round and 17 at King.

You can follow their progress at www.tnutrojans.com or on the Trevecca Trojans app. Their next tournament is Oct. 12-13 at the Newberry Fall Invitational in Greensboro, Georgia.

WEEKLY HONORS

The GSC (Gulf South Conference) and TSWA (Tennessee Sports Writers Association) have recognized the Trojans' strong performances this fall, giving out 16 weekly honors to 15 different athletes through September.

HOMECOMING ON THE HILL

Homecoming on the Hill offers many reasons to visit and enjoy the festivities. Under head coach Kate Bucknam and Director of Cross Country and Track & Field Joe Frye, Trevecca will host the 2026 GSC championships at The Hermitage Course at Andrew Jackson's home. The university will also honor its largest Athletic Hall of Fame class ever, with 10 inductees representing different generations of Trojan Athletics.

On campus, make time to reconnect with friends, enjoy music, and watch the Homecoming parade. The 125th Trevecca Birthday party features a free DEK of Hearts concert, and Nashville's Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge will be lit in purple and white that evening. At Founder's Day Chapel, Dan Boone will give his final lecture during his last Homecoming as Trevecca president. Saturday's volleyball and basketball games, along with the coronation, will bring everyone together at Trojan Fieldhouse.

Thursday, Nov. 5

4-8:00 PM | Trevecca Birthday Party | Jernigan Student Center

Friday, Nov. 6

Saturday, Nov. 7

Check out the full Homecoming schedule and registration details, including reunion and ticket information, before making your plans.

Visit tnutrojans.com or use the Trevecca Trojans app to get started. Each team's schedule has links to live streams and live stats, making it easy to follow games or check scores throughout the week. Whether teams are playing at home or away, most live stream broadcasts are available through FloCollege.

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