Box Score Final Stats

Macomb, Ill. - Katie Pickinpaugh's goal in the 34th minute proved to be the game-winner in the Mavs' 1-0 shutout of Summit League foe Western Illinois on Thursday at MacKenzie Alumni Field.

Pickinpaugh scored off of an assist from Melanie McCormick at the 33:40 mark to give the Mavs the 1-0 lead. UNO goalie Katelyn Tschida made seven saves in the win, earning her third shutout of the year. The Mavs improved to 4-6-2 on the season, while the Leathernecks fell to 7-9 overall.

The Mavs had 11 shots in the match, but the only one that hit the frame was the one Pickinpaugh made count. McCormick won a loose ball in the middle of the field and played a ball in the air over Western Illinois' right back. Pickinpaugh ran on to the ball, beat a defender off the dribble and finished from 10 yards out with a solid strike to the low far post.

"It was her best and most timely goal of the year for us," Assistant Coach Ted Anderson said.

It was also the sophomore's team-leading fourth goal of the season. McCormick picked up her first point of the season with the assist.

The win snapped a four-game skid and marked the Mavs' third win over a Division I opponent and second over a Summit League team in their first season as a Division I school. The Mavs ended the season with a 2-2 record in their four games played against teams from their future conference.

Head Coach Don Klosterman picked up his 197th career win at the helm at UNO, putting him just three shy of his milestone 200th win.

UNO returns home for Senior Day on Saturday when the Mavs host Washburn at 12 p.m., at the UNO Soccer Field. The Mavs will recognize their three senior players - Hilary Jackson, Maggie Olson and Hayley Renshaw. Admission is free for the public, and free hot dogs will be available for fans.