OMAHA, Neb. – Erinoelle Clifton scored a goal and assisted on another as the Omaha women's soccer team shutout Purdue Fort Wayne 2-0 in Summit League play on Friday at Caniglia Field.

With the win, the Mavericks improve to 4-9-1 overall and 1-2 in league play, while the Mastodons are now 3-7-3 (0-3).

Omaha jumped in front with a goal from Bailey Cascio in the 14th minute.  Andrea Daves beat a pair of Purdue Fort Wayne defenders before laying off a pass to Clifton who then set a right-footed cross into the penalty area.  Cascio got between two defenders and one-timed a left-footed shot into an empty net for a 1-0 Maverick lead.

Early in the second half, Purdue Fort Wayne had a chance to level the match.  Kayla Wisniewski hit a blast towards the near post, but a sprawling Ina Gudjonsdottir made the save.

The Mavericks added an insurance goal in the 85th minute.  Hannah Heinemann played a perfect ball along the six-yard box to Clifton who placed her shot past Purdue Fort Wayne goalkeeper Haley Lydon for the 2-0 victory.

Inside the Box Score
•    Omaha outshot Purdue Fort Wayne 15-7 and held an 8-3 lead in shots on goal.
•    The Mavericks held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks.
•    Clifton scored her first career goal and set a career-best with three points.
•    Cascio netted her team-leading third goal, while Daves picked up her team-best fourth assist.
•    Gudjonsdottir picked up her first career win and shutout.

Up Next
The Mavericks return to action on Thursday, Oct. 11, against North Dakota.  Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Caniglia Field.  Links to live stats, audio and video are available on OMavs.com.