OMAHA, Neb. - The Mavericks closed exhibition play Wednesday night with a 1-0 win vs. the visiting Bulldogs from Drake. The teams played three 30-minute periods at Caniglia Field. Emilie Erland netted the game-winner in the 72nd minute.

How It Happened

• The first shot of Wednesday's action came right at the one-minute mark with a powerful strike from Reagan Bourgeois that went just north of the post. It was the lone attempt of the first period as the teams looked to find their rhythm.
• Drake had its first look in the 41st minute on a wide shot from Meghan Brown.
• In the 51st minute, Layla Kelbel and Lauren Kullberg had a pair of shots back-to-back. Kelbel's was blocked by an Omaha defender. Kullberg gave chase and struck high over the net.
• Erland had a close look in the 53rd minute but Kelti Wise was there for the Drake save.
• Emma Konsmo then made her first save of the game in the 55th minute with a low challenge from Drake's Emma Nagel.
• Lily Overstreet had one more attempt on target in the 60th minute, but the match remained tied, 0-0.
• Omaha put away its first shot on goal of the third period to take a 1-0 lead. Erland set up on a free kick just outside the top center of the box. She beat the keeper in the low right of the net for the lead.
• Each team tallied one final shot on goal in the final 10 minutes but saves were made on both ends of the pitch. Mavericks win, 1-0.

Inside the Box Score

• Omaha outshot Drake, 9-8.
• The teams were tied, 3-3, in shots on goal.
• Bourgeois, Erland, and Morgan Fenton tallied two shots each. 
• Both of Erland's were on goal.
• Mia Reedtz Rehde Olesen made the start in goal. Konsmo played the final 60 minutes and recorded all three Omaha Saves.

Up Next
The Mavericks open the regular season at home next week. Omaha hosts Oklahoma State on Thursday, Aug 18 at 7 p.m.