ST. PAUL, Minn. -
Anna Kramer was named UMAC offensive athlete of the week in women's soccer, the conference announced Tuesday morning.
The sophomore forward scored three goals last week, helping lead the Knights to a 2-0 week in UMAC action.
She scored MLC's first goal to tie the match against Bethany on Tuesday, running onto a through ball and finishing into the bottom corner. MLC would go on to win 2-1. Kramer then scored twice against Minnesota Morris on Saturday. Her first goal once again tied the match when she poked home a rebound after the goalkeeper saved the original shot. Her second goal came off of a hustle play, sprinting to put the goalkeeper under pressure and deflecting the ball into the net.
"Anna's hustle and tenacity were on display as she scored several critical goals for us this week," coach
Tyson Zarnstorff said.
Kramer's big week has vaulted her near the top of the UMAC in the three key offensive categories. She is now tied for seventh in the UMAC with five goals, tied for fourth with four assists and tied for sixth with 14 points. Kramer,
Katie Schoeneck and
Allison Olson are all ranked inside the top-eight in the conference in goals, assists and points.
Her contributions are have helped MLC into third place in the conference standings to this point.