"This Week in the UMAC" is a weekly publication of the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference that is normally distributed on Tuesdays throughout the academic year. This Week in the UMAC features standings, schedules, upcoming events and the conference's Player of the Week awards.
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STANDINGS
Football - North Division
| School |
UMAC |
Overall |
| Martin-Luther |
3-0 |
6-3 |
| Northwestern |
3-1 |
5-4 |
| St. Scholastica |
2-1 |
4-5 |
| Crown |
1-3 |
3-6 |
| Minnesota-Morris |
0-4 |
3-5 |
Football - South Division
| School |
UMAC |
Overall |
| Greenville |
2-0 |
5-2 |
| Westminster |
1-0 |
4-4 |
| Eureka |
1-2 |
4-5 |
| MacMurray |
0-2 |
1-7 |
Men's Soccer
| School |
UMAC |
Overall |
| Minnesota-Morris |
13-1-0 |
15-4-0 |
| St. Scholastica |
12-1-1 |
15-2-3 |
| Northwestern |
7-6-1 |
7-12-1 |
| Crown |
7-6-1 |
8-10-1 |
| Bethany Lutheran |
5-9-0 |
6-14-0 |
| Presentation |
3-7-3 |
5-8-3 |
| Martin Luther |
2-10-2 |
3-13-2 |
| Northland |
2-11-0 |
3-13-1 |
Women's Soccer
| School |
UMAC |
Overall |
| St. Scholastica |
13-0-1 |
15-3-2 |
| Northland |
11-3-0 |
14-3-1 |
| Northwestern |
9-3-2 |
10-7-0 |
| Minnesota-Morris |
9-5-0 |
10-9-0 |
| Crown |
6-8-0 |
7-11-0 |
| Bethany Lutheran |
4-9-1 |
8-11-1 |
| Presentation |
1-13-0 |
2-15-1 |
| Martin Luther |
1-13-0 |
2-17-0 |
Volleyball
| School |
UMAC |
Overall |
| Northwestern |
14-0 |
21-10 |
| St. Scholastica |
10-4 |
17-13 |
| Northland |
9-5 |
15-17 |
| Minnesota-Morris |
9-5 |
15-14 |
| Martin Luther |
7-7 |
14-16 |
| Bethany Lutheran |
5-9 |
8-20 |
| Presentation |
2-12 |
2-23 |
| Crown |
0-14 |
5-26 |
PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARDS
Football North Division Offensive
Zach Tarter- SR | QB | Northwestern College
Zach Tarter completed 20 of his 28 passes for 309 yards and a touchdown in Northwestern's 26-20 loss to Greenville.
Football South Division Offensive
Garrett Starkey - FR | QB | MacMurray College
Garrett Starkey had a career day versus Crown on Friday, completing 33 of 44 passes for 465 yards and seven touchdowns to go with no interceptions.
Football North Division Defensive
Joseph Lindloff - SO | DB | Martin Luther College
Joseph Lindoff helped Martin Luther stay in the game versus Westminster as he recorded three interceptions to go with one tackle.
Football South Division Defensive
Tobias Alaribe - JR | LB | MacMurray College
MacMurray’s Tobias Alaribe recorded 13 tackles, three of which were for a loss, and two sacks as the Highlanders were able to hold off Crown in overtime.
Football North Division Special Teams
Matt Privratsky - SO | K | University of Minnesota-Morris
Matt Privratsky boosted Minnesota-Morris over Macalester as he kicked a 37-yard-field goal with a 1:04 in the fourth quarter to give the Cougars a 3-0 win.
Football South Division Special Teams
Kimuel Keller - FR | KR | MacMurray College
Kimuel Keller continued his success for the Highlanders as he sped to his second kickoff return in as many games. Against Crown on Friday, he tallied 203 yards on eight returns.
Men's Soccer Offensive
Brent Diggs - SR | F | University of Minnesota-Morris
Brent Diggs helped Minnesota-Morris fend off Presentation, finishing his final regular season UMAC contest with a hat trick and an assist. He completed the 2009 campagin as the Cougars' all-time leading scorer and the UMAC's leading scorer for the 2nd consecutive season.
Men's Soccer Defensive
Greg Borchers - SO | D | University of Minnesota-Morris
Minnesota-Morris' Greg Borchers captained a backline that allowed one goal versus Presentation and altogether nine goals in 20 games.
Volleyball Hitter
Chelsea Brandlee - SR | OH | Presentation College
Chelsea Brandlee found the zone as she averaged 4.66 kills and a .184 attacking percentage in three matches last week.
Volleyball Defensive
Meghan Schmidt - SR | L | Presentation College
Presentation’s Meghan Schmidt finished her college career with a terrific week, averaging 6.11 digs per set and a .940 reception percentage in three matches.
Volleyball Setter
Sarah Kurtovich - FR | S | College of St. Scholastica
During a 2-1 stretch for St. Scholastica, Sarah Kurtovich made an individual highlight reel, averaging 5.45 assists per set and 2.54 digs per set while her team had a 0.219 attacking percentage.
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
Men's & Women's Cross Country
Friday, November 6 Northwestern College, University of Minnesota, Morris, Bethany Lutheran, North Central at St. John’s Fall Finale at 4:30 p.m.
Football
Saturday, November 7 Crown College at Eureka College at 12 p.m.
Saturday, November 7 University of Minnesota, Morris at MacMurray College at 12 p.m.
Saturday, November 7 Westminster College at Greenville College at 12 p.m.
Saturday, November 7 College of St. Scholastica at Martin Luther College at 1 p.m.
Men's Soccer
Saturday, November 7 UMAC Conference Tournament at 11:30 or 2 p.m. (Site TBD)
Women's Soccer
Saturday, November 7 UMAC Conference Tournament at 2 p.m. (Site TBD)
Volleyball
Saturday, November 7 UMAC Conference Tournament at 7 p.m. (Site TBD)