OMAHA, Neb. – The Mavericks are coming off two straight wins and shutouts after beating Nebraska and Northern Colorado 1-0 in both games.
Sophia Green netted the game winner 15 seconds into overtime vs. UNC to cap the week's play. Omaha will host Minnesota this Thursday, Sept. 9 at Caniglia before taking off for a match at Missouri State on Sunday, Sept. 12.
Follow the Match
The links to live stats and stream are available on OMavs.com. Admission into the match is free at Caniglia Field. Food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed.
Quick Kicks
- The Mavericks posted back-to-back wins last week vs. Nebraska and Northern Colorado.
- The Huskers tallied an own goal in the first half giving the Mavericks a 1-0 lead. Omaha locked down defensively and held on to win the first ever meeting between the teams.
- Omaha hosted Northern Colorado to close the week's action. Regulation ended in a 0-0 draw despite five shots on goal for the Mavericks. Fifteen seconds into the overtime period Sophia Green clinched the win with a golden goal off a free kick from Regan Zimmers.
- Emilie Erland is averaging one shot on goal per game which ranks ninth in the Summit League.
- Green's game winner ties her with eight other players for second in the league.
Scouting the Minnesota Gophers
The Gophers are 3-0-2 to start the year. They haven't allowed a single goal. Minnesota opened the year with a 1-0 shutout vs. Baylor. The Gophers also picked up a 1-0 win vs. Drake and a 4-0 win vs. Wyoming. The team played to two 0-0 draws with UIC and Mississippi State. Minnesota was tabbed 10th in the preseason poll. The Gophers finished 5-4-3 last season.
Gophers to Watch
- Izzy Brown has two goal on the year for Minnesota. She converted on a penalty kick and has one game winner. Brown has 12 shots with four on goal over five appearances.
- Sophia Boman ties Brown with points on the team with four. She netted two of her three shots on goal and has a game winner under her belt. Boman also has 12 shots.
- Megan Plaschko has made five starts between the pipes for Minnesota. She has 15 saves and four shutouts.
Scouting the Missouri State Bears
The Bears are 3-2-1 to start the year. Missouri State opened the year dropping two to Missouri State and Kansas City. The Bears rebounded with a win vs. Arkansas State before drawing with Tulsa. Missouri State is riding a two-game win streak into the week after wins vs. Oral Roberts and Louisiana Tech. Missouri State finished the spring season 4-7-2 overall.
Bears to Watch
- Grace O'Keefe leads the Bears with six points to start the season. She has a goal and four assists. She also leads the team with 13 shots.
- Kennady Orlick was named an MVC Preseason Player to Watch. She has two goals, 13 shots, and six shot on goal to start.
- Katherine Montgomery has made four starts and six appearances in goal. She posts a 1.14 goals against average over 474:50 minutes of work. Montgomery has a .739 save percentage with 17 saves to lead the goalkeepers.
Series History
Minnesota leads the all-time series 1-0, while Missouri State leads 6-1-1 over Omaha.
