Box Score GREELEY, Colo. – The Omaha Mavericks women's soccer team was defeated by Northern Colorado, 4-1, on Sunday afternoon in Greeley, Colo.
Northern Colorado (4-4) scored the only goal of the first half in the 20th minute. Juliana Grover beat Omaha keeper Haley Shelton for the game's first goal. Omaha had a chance to even the game in the 35th minute of the opening half. Marquette Pick had her shot blocked away at the last moment by UNC keeper Kaitlin Ruff.
Omaha (2-5) came out on the attack to start the second half. Chelsi Rohloff scored the Mavericks only goal in the 48th minute. Courtney Neville played a perfect through ball to Rohloff who placed the ball past the keeper for her fourth goal of the year.
Paige Morris put Northern Colorado back on top, 2-1, in the 62nd minute off an assist from Kassy Castillo. Rebecca Lancia would score in the 66th and 88th minute to finish off the scoring for the Bears.
Omaha got off 14 shots, seven on goal, in the loss. Marquette Pick led the team with three shots. Haley Shelton took the loss in goal for the Mavericks. Shelton faced 14 shots and made four saves.
Omaha returns to the pitch on Sunday, September 21against Creighton University. Kick-off is set for 4 p.m. at Caniglia Field.
