Mallorie Benhart earns second consecutive Summit League Goalkeeper of the Year award

South Dakota State’s Mallorie Benhart earned her second consecutive Summit League Goalkeeper of the Year award on Wednesday, leading a trio of Jackrabbits named to the All-Summit League First Team, GoJacks.com reported.

The honors, voted on by the conference’s head coaches based on league play, land as SDSU prepares to host the quarterfinal round of The Summit League Championship on Friday at 6 p.m. in Brookings against the Tommies.

Benhart’s Second Straight Goalkeeper of the Year

Benhart became the third SDSU goalkeeper to claim the award on multiple occasions, joining Maggie Smither (2017-19) and Jocelyn Tanner (2021-22). The Lakeville, Minn., native played and started in all 10 Summit League matches, posting a 5-3-2 record while tying for a league-best five shutouts. She ranked second in the league in goals against average at 0.70 and third in save percentage at .811.

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Bosch and Maloy Join the First Team

Benhart was joined on the All-Summit League First Team by Mia Bosch and Jenna Maloy, both of whom were previously All-Summit League Second Team and All-Newcomer Team selections in their college careers. Bosch played and started in all 10 league matches and made the move to forward in conference play, where she tied for a team-high with seven points. She was second on the team in both goals (2) and assists (3), recorded two game-winning goals, and finished fifth on the SDSU squad with 653 minutes played.

Maloy, the Hugo, Minn., native, also played and started in all conference games. She scored two goals and ranked fourth on the team in shots-on-goal percentage at .571, while pacing the entire SDSU lineup with 837 minutes on the pitch.

Depth Shows Across the Roster

SDSU’s Katelyn Beulke and Ellie Gusman were chosen to the All-Summit League Second Team. Gusman was a Second Team selection a season ago, while Beulke earned the honor in 2024. Gusman started in all 10 Summit League matches, helping anchor SDSU’s back line with one goal and two assists for four points, tying for third on the team. Beulke started nine league matches, scored a team-high three goals, tied for a team-best seven points, and recorded two game winners.

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Hannah Langstaff was an honorable mention selection. In her second year with the program, she started all 10 conference matches, led the team with four assists in league play, and competed for the fourth-most minutes at 705. Rounding out the Jackrabbits’ honorees, freshman Stella Braddock was voted to The Summit League’s All-Newcomer Team after playing in nine conference games and starting eight, accounting for three assists and 610 minutes.

Friday’s Quarterfinal Awaits

The wave of recognition arrives with a postseason test immediately ahead: South Dakota State is slated to host the Tommies in the quarterfinal round of The Summit League Championship on Friday at 6 p.m. in Brookings.

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