OMAHA, Neb. - The Mavericks finish the weekend with a split following a 2-1 loss to Kansas City. The Roos recorded the game winner in the 67th minute to snap Omaha's three-match win streak.

With the loss, the Mavericks fall to 6-6-2 overall and 3-2 in league play.

How It Happened

• Kansas City took an early lead in the first half with a goal on the first shot of the match. Kassi Ginther took control of a loose ball knocked down by Omaha. She used a long, high shot to put one over Mia Reedtz Rehde Olesen in the third minute of action.
• Grace Ostergaard nearly tied the match a minute and a half later, but Mackenzie Caldwell made her first save of the match.
• Grace Thede and Cece Behrens each recorded shots on target in the first two minutes, while Marissa Gohr had back-to-back attempts for the second straight match. None would find the back of the net.
• Avarie Howard finally connected for Omaha in the 43rd minute. Sophia Green popped a ball back to Grace Crocket who sent a long ball down the field. Howard gave chase and broke through two UMKC defenders and put the equalizer away. The match was tied 1-1 heading into the break.
• The Roos and Mavericks recorded shots on goal in the first six minutes before UMKC scored on their next attempt. Lillie Fields sent a pass into the box that was headed by Morgan McLaughlin to Sarah Karloff who headed in the second goal.
• Gohr, Daves, and Green put shots on target before time expired, but the Roos hung on for a 2-1 win.

Inside the Box

• Howard's goal marked her first career goal.
• Gohr led the Mavericks with five shots. She took three on goal.
• Thede and Erland each tallied three, while Howard added a pair.
• Omaha led with 20 shots to seven and recorded a season-high 12 shots on goal.
• Reedtz played a full game in goal. She made one save and falls to 4-4-2 on the year.

Up Next
Omaha hits the road for two matches. They will play at North Dakota State on Friday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. and North Dakota on Sunday, Oct. 24.