BEVERLY, Mass. (10/26/2026) - Monday afternoon at 2:00 PM, the Conference of New England (CNE) announced their most recent round of Player of the Week awards. With the release, Nichols College women's soccer was recognized and represented through freshman goalkeeper Elizabeth Johnson, who was tabbed at the CNE Rookie of the Week.

The honor marks Johnson's first for her career and the first for women's soccer this season as a team.

Elizabeth Johnson played all 90 minutes in both games she appeared for the week.

Against Wentworth Institute of Technology on October 19, the freshman goalkeeper recorded four saves and allowed one goal in a 1-1 draw, posting an .800 save percentage. On October 24 against Gordon College, Johnson made a season-high 15 saves, including a crucial penalty kick stop against Liana Hanley late in the first half, while allowing two goals in a 2-1 defeat. 

Across the two contests, Johnson totaled 19 saves in 180 minutes, allowing three goals and recording an .864 save percentage, highlighting her ability to make key stops against opposing attacks.

Johnson and the Bison look to Johnson and Wales University in their final road bout of the season. The game will be played tomorrow, with kick off set for 7:00 PM.