KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Randolph-Macon men's soccer goalkeeper Ethan Chenoweth (Newport News, Va./Warwick) has been named the 2026 Division III National Goalkeeper of the Month for October following an outstanding stretch between the posts that helped propel the Yellow Jackets to one of their most successful conference campaigns in recent program history.

Chenoweth played a pivotal role in Randolph-Macon's success throughout October, anchoring a disciplined defensive unit that established itself as one of the toughest backlines in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC). His consistency, leadership and ability to deliver in crucial moments helped the Lemon and Black remain among the conference's top contenders.

"This is a huge honor for me, but really it's going to my backline and CDMs too. They train so hard together during the season, staying so organized and they make my job much easier," said Chenoweth.

Throughout the month, Chenoweth recorded four shutouts and helped guide Randolph-Macon to a 5-2-1 record in regular-season ODAC competition. The Newport News native surrendered just five goals across those eight contests, including one penalty kick, showcasing his ability to limit scoring opportunities against some of the conference's toughest competition.

One of Chenoweth's defining performances came in the Yellow Jackets' top-10 victory over Washington and Lee, 2-1. In a pivotal conference showdown, Chenoweth delivered a highlight-reel save that helped preserve the result and secure a statement victory for Randolph-Macon. His performance against the nationally ranked Generals highlighted his ability to rise to the occasion in high-pressure situations.

Beyond his individual accomplishments, Chenoweth anchored a Randolph-Macon defense that consistently frustrated opposing attacks throughout the conference slate. His command of the penalty area, communication with his defenders and timely saves proved instrumental in the Yellow Jackets' success.

With Chenoweth leading the defensive effort, Randolph-Macon finished its conference campaign with the third-most points in the ODAC standings by the program since 2000, further cementing the significance of the team's accomplishments during the 2026 season.

The national recognition caps an impressive October for Chenoweth and reflects the collective defensive effort that helped Randolph-Macon establish itself as one of the ODAC's top teams.