OMAHA, Neb. – Emily Romero scored her third goal of the season to send the Omaha women's soccer team past South Dakota, 1-0, on Sunday evening at Caniglia Field.
With the win, the Mavericks improved to 5-9-2 overall and 2-2-1 in Summit League play, while the Coyotes are now 7-6-2 (2-3).
Romero's game-winner came in the 64th minute as
Taylor Gelling sent a ball into the penalty area that
Bailey Cascio knocked back to Romero near the penalty spot. Romero placed a left-footed shot into the lower right corner of the goal for the 1-0 lead.
Following the match, Omaha honored its 2018 senior class of Romero,
Erinoelle Clifton,
Susie Dineen,
Marin Dregelid and
Cydney Skinner.
Inside the Box Score
• Omaha outshot South Dakota 14-10 and held a 9-5 advantage in shots on goal.
• The Mavericks also led in corner kicks, 6-1.
• Romero scored her third goal of the season to tie for the team lead.
• Cascio and Gelling each recorded assists.
• Bunker played a full 90 minutes and made five saves to earn her third shutout.
• There were 18 fouls and three yellow cards issued in Sunday's match.
Up Next
The Mavericks return to action on Friday, Oct. 19, against Summit League leader South Dakota State. Kickoff in Brookings, S.D., is set for 6 p.m.
