Madison Anderson member of the University of Minnesota, Morris women's soccer team

2011 Jan 18

The University of Minnesota, Morris women's soccer team wrapped up the 2010 campaign with another berth in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament (UMAC).

After closing the regular season with wins in five of their last eight matches, Madison Anderson, Circle Pines, and the Cougars matched up against unbeaten regular season champion the St. Scholastica Saints in the tournament's opening round. Despite a valiant effort, the Cougars suffered a 1-0 loss, with the Saints scoring in the final two minutes for the win.

One of the most aggressive teams in the conference, the Cougars were one just three UMAC teams to score on the Saints during the regular season.

The Cougars finished the season with an 8-10-2 overall record, and went 7-5-2 in UMAC play to finish in fourth place. The Cougars ripped off a 7-4-2 mark through the heart of the season, which at one point included a five-match unbeaten streak.

Anderson a defender out of Centennial High School, wrapped up her freshman season in 2010.

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