OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha women's soccer heads north for a pair of Summit League matches this week. The Mavericks take on South Dakota on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 3 p.m. in Vermillion, S.D., before facing North Dakota on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. in Grand Forks, N.D.
Follow The Match
Links to live stats and video to both matches are available on OMavs.com.
Quick Kicks
- Omaha enters the weekend with a 5-9-1 overall record and 2-3 mark in Summit League contests after matches vs. Denver and Oral Roberts last week.
- The Mavericks fell 2-0 vs. Denver before topping Oral Roberts 2-1 on Sunday afternoon.
- Abby Meader tied the match against the Golden Eagles while Amanda Rapaduski knocked home the game-winner in the 84th minute.
- Jaden Thiem is tied for first in the Summit League with four assists while leading the Mavericks with six points.
- Rapaduski and Meader have a team-high two goals apiece while five other Mavericks have scored one goal this season.
- Goalkeeper Erin Bunker is 3-7-0 on the season with 28 saves, a .737 save percentage and 1.10 goals-against average.
- Goalkeeper Kelly Lemke is 2-2-1 in five starts with 22 saves, a .815 save percentage and 0.79 goals-against average.
Scouting the South Dakota Coyotes
The South Dakota Coyotes are 6-9-0 overall on the season and 1-3-0 in Summit League contests after falling 1-0 vs. Denver on Sunday.
The Coyotes have scored 19 goals in 15 matches this season. South Dakota has taken 12.5 shots per match with 45.5 percent of those on target. Nine different players have scored goals for the Coyotes this season.
The South Dakota defense has allowed 19 goals this season while tallying three shutouts. Coyote opponents have attempted 14.5 shots per match, including 46.1 percent of those on goal. Goalkeeper Emma Harkleroad is 3-4-0 on the season with 52 saves, a .788 save percentage and 1.62 goals-against average.
Coyotes to Watch
No. 3 Alexis Mitchell – leads the Coyotes with 12 points, four goals and four assists in 14 starts.
No. 2 Kellee Willer – second on the team with eight points and three goals on the season.
No. 22 Jordan Centineo – netted a trio of goals in eight appearances this season.
Omaha vs. South Dakota
Omaha leads the all-time series with South Dakota, 17-2-1. In their last meeting, the Mavericks garnered a 1-0 victory over the Coyotes on Oct. 14, 2018 in Omaha, Neb.
Scouting the North Dakota Fighting Hawks
The North Dakota Fighting Hawks enter the week with a 9-5-1 overall record and 3-2-0 record in conference play after dropping a 1-0 decision vs. Oral Roberts last week. The Fighting Hawks host Denver on Thursday before taking on the Mavericks on Sunday afternoon.
The Fighting Hawks have scored 28 goals on the season with 12 different players finding the back of the net. North Dakota is shooting 11.4 shots per match with 46.8 percent of those on goal.
The North Dakota defense has allowed 13 goals in 15 matches while posting seven shutouts on the season. Fighting Hawk opponents have tallied 14.6 shots per match, including 38.4 percent of those on target. Goalkeeper Catherine Klein is 9-4-1 on the season with 63 saves, a .840 save percentage and 0.83 goals-against average.
Fighting Hawks to Watch
No. 9 Mimi Eiden – posted team-high 15 points and seven goals in 14 starts.
No. 23 Mara Yapello – second on team with 10 points and four goals.
No. 7 Cassie Gidding – dished out a team-best three assists while adding a pair of goals in 15 appearances.
Omaha vs. North Dakota
The Mavericks leads the all-time series with the Fighting Hawks, 15-4-3. Omaha and North Dakota played to a 1-1 draw in their last meeting on Oct. 11, 2018 in Omaha, Neb.
Looking Ahead
The Mavericks play their final regular season contest on the road on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. in Fort Wayne, Ind.
