DENVER, Colo. – The Omaha men's soccer team lost a 2-1 overtime decision to Denver on Saturday evening at the Pioneer Soccer Field.

The Mavericks dropped to 8-5-2 overall and 1-1-2 in Summit League play, while the Pioneers moved to 9-6-1 on the season and 4-0 in conference play.

Emmanuel Hamzat put Omaha on the board at the 77:11 mark as he punched in a long throw-in from Seth Rinderknecht.  

UNO maintained that lead for just under 13 minutes when Andre Shinyashiki headed home a cross from six yards out for the equalizer with just 16-seconds remaining in regulation.

Graham Smith scored the game-winning goal at the 92:54 mark as he converted a penalty kick following a handball in the box.

Inside the Box Score
•    Denver held a 16-4 advantage in shots and a 7-2 lead in shots on goal.
•    Emmanuel Hamzat and Elvir Ibisevic each has a shot on goal for Omaha.
•    Joseph Ghitis played the full 92:54 and made five saves.
•    Denver was called for 17 fouls and issued one yellow card.  Omaha was penalized 11 times.

In Their Own Words
Omaha head coach Jason Mims on tonight's performance.
"I thought we had a good game plan and executed it very well.  The great news is our team played with heart and pride.  We were able to frustrate Denver for large portions of the game, and we knew we were going to have a lead late.  We prepared for the moment, but it just wasn't our night.  The last minute of tonight's game is going to be hard to watch as there were several things I'm sure we would do over."

How will tonight's result help the team get ready for next weekend?
"The leaders of this team will step up and rally around the ending of tonight's game and use it for motivation so we can be ready for Saturday.  We are fortunate to end the regular season at home and in front of our great fans at Caniglia Field."


UP Next
The Mavericks finish the regular season at home next weekend when they host Oral Roberts on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m.  The game will also serve as the Senior Game for Omaha's seven seniors.