OMAHA, Neb. - The Mavericks host Midland for their lone match this week. The Warriors and Mavericks meet on Monday, Sept. 20. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Omaha is coming off its first win of the year following their California road trip. Their losing skid came to an end with a 0-0 draw at UC Irvine. They then picked up their first win at CSUN in overtime.
Malik Elmi netted his second goal of the season and first career game winner to down the Matadors.
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Fans can bring food and non-alcoholic drinks into Caniglia. Admission is free for all fans.
Quick Kicks
- The Mavericks earned their first win of the season at CSUN last week. Elmi netted his second goal and first career game winner in the 98th minute. Mitch Hammer send a corner kick into the box for Elmi to head past the goalkeeper.
- Omaha traveled to Kansas City, Missouri to take on Sporting KC II in a scrimmage last week. Hugo Kametani completed a hat trick helping Omaha to a 3-1 win.
- The Mavericks are tied fourth in the league with two goals this season. Elmi has both.
- Omaha averages 9.8 shots per game, which also ranks fourth in the Summit League.
- In goal, Jeremy Pollard posts a .875 save percentage and a .303 goals against average. Both lead Summit League goalkeepers.
Scouting Midland
The Warriors are 4-2 entering this weeks action. They picked up wins vs. Iowa Wesleyan, Tabor, Kansas Wesleyan, and Presentation. Midland dominated Presentation with a 7-0 shutout. Five different players scored in the match. The Warriors already have more wins this season than they did last season. Midland finished 2020 action 3-10-1 overall.
