EVANSVILLE, Ind. - The Mavericks exploded for three second-half goals leading to a 4-1 win over Southern Indiana Saturday night.
Theo Klein led Omaha with a career-high two goals scored.
With the win, Omaha improves to 5-4-1 overall, 2-1-0 in the Summit League.
How It Happened
- The Screaming Eagles put three shots on goal in the first 10 minutes of action and netted their third attempt for a 1-0 lead. Ryan Nevins found the back of the net at the 9:34 mark on an assist from Ednilson Voiles and Zach Barton.
- Omaha responded with three shots on target before Klein finally struck on the fourth shot and pass from Kenji Mboma Dem at the 38:48 mark. The match went to halftime tied, 1-1.
- Klein scored in the opening minutes of the second half to tally the game-winner. Luke Smith set Klein up for the second goal and Omaha led 2-1.
- Mboma Dem added to his point total in the 58th minute. This time with a goal on an assist from Tevin Rochester.
- It was Rochester's turn next in the 64th minute on an assist from Klein.
- USI couldn't place another shot on goal before time expired, and the Mavericks won, 4-1.
Inside the Box Score
- Klein recorded a career-high five points Saturday with two goals and an assist. He also recorded the game winner.
- Mboma Dem and Rochester each tallied a goal and assist.
- It marked the third time this season Mboma Dem totaled three or more points in a match, and Rochester's second with at least two points.
- The four goals is a team-high on the year.
- Omaha out-shot Southern Indiana 19-10, 11-4 on goal.
- Lute Lillo Portero got the nod in goal for the third straight game. He made three saves and improves to 2-1-0.
Up Next
The Mavericks are at home once next week. Omaha hosts St. Thomas on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.
