2010-11: Competed in five meets in the 2010 season...Took three top 15 finishes in 2010, including a season-best third place finish at the Saluki Invitational...Posted a season-low time of 24:14.38 at the Greater Louisville Classic, where he placed 21st...Named to the MVC Scholar-Athlete team.

2009-10: Ran in six cross country events during the 2009 campaign...Notched four top 20 finishes, including three top five finishes during the season...Posted a season-best time of 25:03 at the Notre Dame Invite...Best finish was second place at the Saluki Early Bird with a time of 19:31.12.

2008-09: Participated in six cross country events during the fall...Best finish was second place at the SIU Early Bird, where he clocked in at 19:31.12...Recorded a low 8K time of 25:26.35 at the Greater Louisville Classic.

High School: Four-year state qualifier in cross country at Glenwood High School.. Finished third in the 2A meet in the 3-mile run with a career-best time of 14:49 as a senior...His team was second in the state that year...Three-time all-conference honoree...Two-time conference, regional and sectional champion...Only two-time sectional champion in GHS history, who represented Team Illinois in the Mideast Cross Country Regional.

Personal: Full name is Neal Steven Anderson...Majors in Computer Science...Born May 27, 1990... Son of Steve and Sherry Anderson.