LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Washington University in St. Louis women's soccer sophomore Regan Cannon earned the Elite 90 Award for women's soccer, the NCAA announced Thursday evening. She is the 18^th person in WashU history to earn this honor and the first-ever from the women's soccer program.
 
Cannon holds a 4.0 and has been a crucial piece in the Bears' lineup this season, playing in 22 games with 12 starts. Part of the WashU defense that has allowed just seven goals all season, Cannon also has an assist to her credit on the offensive end.
 
The NCAA ELITE 90 award honors the exceptional achievements of student-athletes. This prestigious accolade is given to those who have not only excelled at a national championship level in their sport but have also achieved the highest academic standards among their peers. The Elite 90 is proudly awarded to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative GPA at the finals site for each of the NCAA's 90 championships.
 
The No. 1 Bears face No. 2 Christopher Newport tomorrow in the national semifinal at 2:30 p.m. PT.