UMAC Game of the Week: Minnesota Morris vs. Wisconsin-Superior - Women's Soccer
The UMAC Game of the Week runs each Wednesday during the conference regular season and breaks down one key matchup from one sport.
***UPDATE***
Wisconsin-Superior wins 2-0 to clinch postseason berth and No. 4 seed
The Matchup
Saturday, Oct. 27 - University of Wisconsin-Superior at University of Minnesota Morris, women's soccer, 3:30 p.m. in Morris, Minnesota
What's at Stake
- Postseason impact - Both Minnesota Morris and Wisconsin-Superior are in the mix for postseason spots that won't likely be finalized until Saturday's games are complete. Pending outcomes Wednesday, a win for either team could be the difference between getting into the playoffs completely, getting a quarterfinal bye or hosting a quarterfinal matchup.
- First time - This will be the first and only meeting of the two squads during the regular season and it could mean a first-ever UMAC win against the Cougars for the Yellowjackets. Minnesota Morris has won each of the first four conference matchups between the two teams.
- Playoff preview - Pending outcomes Wednesday and Saturday, the two teams could end up meeting again in the UMAC quarterfinal game on Monday.
Previously in Action
- Minnesota Morris dropped its last UMAC game 2-1 to Northland College Saturday which allowed the LumberJills to jump into a tie for third currently in the standings.
- Wisconsin-Superior kept its postseason hopes alive with a critical 3-0 win at North Central University Saturday. The Yellowjackets will face a tough test on the road at Northland Wednesday.
Need to Know
- Turnaround season - The Yellowjackets have already accumulated five conference wins this season. One more win would bring their season total to six and double their previous best in the last three seasons (3).
- Perfect record - Minnesota Morris has qualified for the UMAC postseason tournament every year since becoming a member in 2003 and will look to keep that streak going this year.
Players to Watch - Minnesota Morris
- Yu Ito, Sr., M - All-UMAC last season, UMAC Stats: 6g, 1a, 13pts.
- Brooke Lorentz, Jr., M/F - UMAC Stats: 5g, 3a, 13pts.
- Sam Tate, So., M - UMAC Stats - 5g, 3a, 13pts.
Players to Watch - Wisconsin-Superior
- Sarah Fjeran, Jr., F- UMAC Stats: 3g, 3a, 9pts, 2 gwg
- Madison Gutekunst, Fy., G - UMAC Stats: 1.708 GAA, 0.844 sv%, 9.20 sv/g
- Annah Schussman, Fy., F/M - UMAC stats: 4g, 4a, 12pts, 1gwg
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