TULSA, Okla. – Martin Veys scored the game-winner in the second overtime to propel Omaha past Oral Roberts 2-1 on Saturday evening at the Case Soccer Complex.
With the win, the Mavericks are now 5-7-1 overall and 3-1 in Summit League play, while the Golden Eagles fell to 6-6-3 (0-2-2).
Oral Roberts got on the board first in the 30th minute. Cole Fedorczyk took a ball on the right side and scored from 12 yards out to put the Golden Eagles in front 1-0. Tanguy Guerineau earned the assist.
Omaha leveled the match in the 86th minute.
Denzel Woods dribbled past an Oral Roberts defender before placing his shot into the far corner to make the score 1-1.
The Mavericks scored the game-winner in the 105th minute. Veys gathered a ball in the penalty area and fired a shot from six yards out that went in off the far right post to give Omaha the 2-1 victory.
Turning Point
Oral Roberts' Max Roetcisoender received a red card in the 61st minute forcing the Golden Eagles to play a man down the rest of the match.
Inside the Box Score
• Omaha outshot Oral Roberts 28-8 and held a 6-5 advantage in shots on goal.
• The Mavericks also led in corner kicks 9-4.
• Woods scored his second goal of the season, while Veys netted his fourth.
• Veys and
Diego Gutierrez each took five shots.
•
Ugo Tritz played all 105 minutes in tonight's match and recorded four saves. Tritz's season record moves to 5-3-1.
• Both Omaha goals were unassisted.
• Combined there were 23 fouls, five yellow and one red card.
• Omaha clinches its fifth-straight Summit League Tournament berth. The tournament will be hosted by Denver Nov. 9-11.
Up Next
Omaha wraps up the regular season against Eastern Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 3. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. at Caniglia Field. The Mavericks will honor their three seniors after Saturday's match.
