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MNU 11-6-08

The HAAC Conference Tournaments have been scheduled.

Men's Soccer: 1-seed MNU will play at home, Thursday November 13 at 1 pm vs. the winner of the Baker/Lindenwood game.

Season Match-up:
Baker defeated MNU in Baldwin City 3-1.
MNU beat Lindenwood in St. Charles 3-2.

Women's Soccer: 3-seed MNU (6-2-1 HAAC)...

MNU 11-6-08

 

MNU women's soccer had seven players voted All-confernece this season. "When you get seven players in for all-conference in this conference, that is huge." says coach Orton. "We play in one of the toughest conferences in the country. It was a great honor for our team, program, and especially those players that received these awards."

MNU 11-4-08

MNU finished up their regular season on Tuesday. MNU played Avila University with a lot of playoff implications on the line. If Avila won the game, it would put Avila into the playoffs while MNU was battling for a 3rd place finish in conference. Avila came out very strong scoring in the 7th minute of the game. "Avila had everything to play for...

MNU 11-1-08

The Pioneers stepped up for the conference game vs. #12 William Jewell on Saturday. MNU came into the game exptecting a win. Jewell came out strong in the first half and created several good chances. But the MNU defense stood firm. At the half the game was tied at zero.

In the 2nd half the game went the same way; back and forth as a typical...

MNU 10-29-08

MNU stepped out of conference play to host Park University on Wednesday. Park came in ranked #12 in the latest NAIA poll. Park opened the scoring in the 39th minute of the first half. There was a 6 player pile up at the top of the 18 yard box and the ball popped out right at the feet of the Park University forward and she finished the ball. MNU had...

MNU 10-21-08

MNU played tough conference opponent Benedictine College to a 2-1 win on Tuesday. "We played so well in the first 45 minutes," said Coach Orton. "It was enough to secure the game. I knew we had that in us, but only had seen bits and pieces so far this year. I was so excited for our girls, we are peaking at the right time with playoffs around the...

MNU 10-18-08

MNU came into their homecoming soccer game 2-1-1 in conference and 5-3-4 overall. MNU came out strong and never had to worry about the result. Coach Orton said, "It was a great day and game. Every player got to play in the game and it was a win in conference. Our conference is so tough that any time you can get a good win like this, it is a good...

MNU 10-14-08

Goal Keeper Kim Nigh's 12 saves, one shutout, and 2-0 record earned her HAAC Defense Player of the Week honors. The senior from Olathe allowed just one goal last week and has the Pioneers with a 5-3-4 record on the season. The next game is Saturday at home vs. Culver-Stockton at 1 pm.

MNU 10-11-08

The MNU women's soccer team hosted Missouri Valley College on Saturday and came away with a 2-0 victory. The first half of the game was a battle in the mid field. Each team had several good chance to score but couldn't find the net. In the second half MNU settled down and played their game. Kate Williams opened up the scoring in the 58th minute...

MNU 10-6-08

MNU women's soccer team traveled to Fayette, Missouri on Saturday to face off with HAAC conference opponent Central Methodist University. MNU started off strong creating many good opportunities on goal. "The girls really played well tonight," said coach Orton. "We changed a few key pieces of the puzzle and it really worked." The game was tied...

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