OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha women's soccer team is back on the road for a pair of non-conference matches this weekend. On Friday, the Mavericks visit Ball State with kickoff set for 4 p.m. Then Sunday, UNO visits Illinois State with kickoff set for Noon. Links to live stats, audio and video, when available, are available on OMavs.com.
From the Goal Line
• Omaha has won two-straight matches after defeating Southern Utah 1-0 last Saturday at Caniglia Field.
• Saturday's win is the second time in the program's Division I history with back-to-back shutouts.
• The Mavericks have not conceded a goal in the last 264:59 minutes, the longest streak in UNO's Division I history.
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Hannah Heinemann scored her first career goal in the 37th minute on an assist by
Andrea Daves.
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Erin Bunker picked up her second win and shutout of the season.
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Emily Romero took a season-high seven shots with two on goal.
• The Mavericks return 14 letterwinners and eight starters from last year's squad that finished 6-10-1. Omaha notched a fifth-place finish in the Summit League with a 3-4 record.
• Head coach
Tim Walters is entering his second season at the helm of the Maverick women's soccer program.
• Summit League head coaches voted the Mavericks to finish seventh in the preseason coaches' poll.
Scouting Omaha
The Mavericks are 2-4-1 overall after defeating Southern Utah 1-0 at Caniglia Field. UNO is 2-1 at home this season but 0-3-1 on the road.
Andrea Daves,
Hannah Heinemann and
Brylie Meyer each have one goal to lead the team. Daves,
Emily Romero and
Sophia Roux each have one assist. Romero leads the team with 15 shots and seven shots on goal.
Bailey Cascio is next with 11 shots and four on frame.
Erin Bunker is 2-1 with a 0.80 goals-against average, .800 save percentage and two shutouts. Bunker's 0.80 goals-against average ranks third in the league.
Ina Gudjonsdottir has appeared in five games this season with four starts. Gudjonsdottir has a 0-3-1 record with a 1.48 goals-against average and a .741 save percentage. The Iceland native has faced 75 shots this season and made 20 saves.
Scouting Ball State
The Cardinals are 3-1-1 after playing to a 1-1 draw against Western Illinois last Sunday. Friday is Ball State's first game at home this season.
Allison Abbe and Tatiana Mason lead the Cardinals with two goals each. Peighton Cook, Jenna Dombrowski and Sam Kambol have one goal apiece. Kambol, Paula Guerrero and Lauren Roll each have one assist. Abbe, Kambol and Mason all have double-digit shots.
Tristin Stuteville has started every game this season and has an .880 save percentage, a 0.58 goals-against average and a pair of shutouts.
Series History with Ball State
Friday's game marks the first meeting between Omaha and Ball State.
Scouting Illinois State
The Red Birds are 2-4-2 overall and have dropped two-straight matches. Last time out, Illinois State dropped a 1-0 decision at Illinois last Sunday.
Angel Krell leads the team with seven points and three goals. Seven other Red Birds have scored one goal this season. Kiley Czerwinski and Natalie Vaughn-Low have two assists each.
Haley Smith has started every game in goal this season and has a .782 save percentage, a 1.51 goals-against average and one shutout.
Series History with Illinois State
Sunday's game marks the first meeting between Omaha and Illinois State.
Up Next
Omaha returns to Caniglia Field, welcoming Drake on Wednesday, Sep. 19. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Links to live stats, audio and video will be available on OMavs.com.
