Hilltoppers’ Nugier earn All-Academic honor
Published 12:39 pm Friday, October 30, 2026
Western Kentucky senior defender Alaina Nugier has been named to the Conference USA All-Academic Team, the league announced Friday.
(WKU ATHLETICS)
Western Kentucky senior defender Alaina Nugier was named to the Conference USA All-Academic Team, the league office announced Friday.
Nugier holds a 3.94 GPA as a nursing major and has been officially admitted to nursing school. The Spring, Texas, native has appeared in all 17 matches this season and started every game since Sept. 20. She has played the full 90 minutes against both Sam Houston and Missouri State. Nugier has been a key part of the Hilltoppers’ defensive success, providing a steady presence while consistently helping build attacks from the back.
Nugier was previously named to the CUSA Academic Honor Roll and received the CUSA Commissioner’s Academic Medal in 2024.
WKU will close out regular season play on the road this weekend. The Hilltoppers will take on MTSU on Sunday at 5 p.m. CT at the Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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