FARGO, N.D. – Bailey Cascio scored her team-leading fourth goal of the season to lead the Omaha women's soccer team to a 1-0 victory over North Dakota State on Sunday at Dacotah Field. 

The win moved Omaha to 6-10-2 overall and 3-3-1 in Summit League play, while North Dakota State fell to 8-6 (5-2).

Cascio's game-winner came in the 55th minute as Erinoelle Clifton sent a ball in front of goal that slipped under NDSU goalkeeper Monica Polgar to Cascio on the far post.  Cascio gathered the pass and tapped in the shot to put the Mavericks ahead 1-0.

Turning Point
Midway through the first half, North Dakota State's Mariah Haberle sent a shot towards the far right corner of the goal, but Omaha goalkeeper Erin Bunker was able to make a diving save to keep the game scoreless.

Inside the Box Score
•    North Dakota State outshot Omaha 20-12 and held a 12-3 advantage in corner kicks.
•    Both teams took seven shots on goal.
•    Cascio scored her team-leading fourth goal of the season.
•    Clifton earned her second assist.
•    Bunker played a full 90 minutes and tied a season-high with seven saves.  She is now 5-5-1 with four shutouts.
•    Omaha picked up its first road win of the season.
•    Sunday's win over the Bison was the first in the Division I era and just the fourth in 13 all-time meetings.  The last time Omaha defeated North Dakota State was on Oct. 5, 2003.

Up Next
Omaha closes out the regular season on Sunday, Oct. 28, against Western Illinois.  Kickoff is at 1 p.m. at Caniglia Field.