GREENSBORO, N.C. – Omaha's NCAA Tournament run ended Sunday night in overtime vs. No. 4 Stanford, 1-0. The Cardinal netted the golden goal less than a minute into the OT to advance in the tournament.
 
With the loss, Omaha finishes the 2020-21 season 7-3-1.
 
How It Happened

• Sunday's match was a defensive battle on both ends of the pitch. Jeremy Pollard made the first stop in goal 22 minutes into the match.
• Kenji Mboma Dem took two shots for the Mavericks in the first half. One was off target at the 24:59 mark. A few minutes later, Mboma Dem put the only strike on target for the Mavericks.
• The Cardinal fired off 17 shots in the second half with only three on goal. Pollard made three more stops to force an overtime vs. Stanford.
• Less than a minute into the period, Charlie Wehan netted the golden goal to end the Mavericks' run in the tournament and advance to the next round.

 
Inside the Box Score

• Mboma Dem's two shots in the first half were Omaha's only shots of the match. He also tallied the only shot on goal for the Mavericks.
• The Cardinal out-shot Omaha 25-2 (5-1 on goal).
• The match marked the third time Omaha saw overtime this season. The Mavericks finish the year 1-1-1 in overtime matches.
• Pollard made four saves between the pipes Sunday night. He finishes the season with a 7-3-1 record.

 
Coach Speak
"We are so extremely grateful," said head coach Bob Warming. "Grateful to have the opportunity to play this season, to be here in the tournament, and to get that first NCAA win under our belt. We couldn't have done it without the amazing support of the athletic department, our supporters, and the dedication the guys showed this year.
 
"To compete all season and not face an internal COVID issue just proves the drive to play by our team.

"All the starters are returning, and we will add quality recruits," added Warming.  "We are excited to take this momentum and positive attitude into the fall. We are humble, hungry, and determined to compete for a national championship."