Minnesota State Knocked From NCAA Tournament by Central Missouri, 2-0

Mankato, Minn. — Fourth-seeded Minnesota State (11-3-5) was knocked in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament by fifth-seeded Central Missouri (16-4-2) in Topeka, Kansas at Yager Stadium Friday afternoon by a final of 2-0. After a scoreless first half, the Mavericks led the Jennies in scoring opportunities and shots on goal 4-3. The Jennies took over the contest in the second half finishing with eight shots compared to the Mavericks four. The Jennies came out with an emphasis on passing, getting the best of the Mavericks in the 64th minute after UMC’s Andree Orcutt netted the Jennies’ first score…