The MNU women’s soccer team was recently awarded the National Soccer Coaches Association of America 2008-09 Team Academic Award for earning a combined average GPA of 3.46.  A total of 582 soccer teams (146 men, 336 women) won the award by posting a team grade point average of 3.0 or higher. MNU appears on the list with KU, Auburn and Marquette University to name a few.
            MNU’s women Pioneers are coached by Rocky Orton. Team members are:
·        Alanna Russo
·        Becca Skillman
·        Gabby Werlein
·        Savannah Lamar
·        Rebekah Blankenship
·        Abbey Swift
·        Nicole Ferguson
·        Kelsey Collins
·        Brittany Matthews
·        Taylor Howell
·        Elizabeth Petersen
·        Ashton Bergh
·        Holly Christensen
·        Kate Williams
·        Kim Russell
·        Alyssa Howard
·        Becky Curnutt
·        Chanel Evans
·        Elysse Jones
·        Rebecca Armfield
·        Rebecca McAndrew
 
            Based in Kansas City, Kan., the NSCAA is the largest coaches' organization in the United States.

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