OMAHA, Neb. - The Mavericks and Coyotes played to a 1-1 draw Friday night in this weekend's league opening match. Alyssa Hansen scored first in the match before South Dakota evened things in the 83^rd minute.

The Mavericks are now 2-6-4 overall, 1-0-2 in the Summit League.

How It Happened

• The first two shots of Friday's match came from a pair of Coyotes prompting two saves by Mia Reedtz Rehde Olesen in goal by the sixth minute of action.
• Grace Ostergaard's attempt in the 33^rd minute was the first on target for the Mavericks, while Emilie Erland challenged the Yotes again in the 36^th minute. Caroline Lewis made saves on both shots. The final nine minutes of the half failed to see a shot, and the match was scoreless at halftime.
• Grace Thede nearly found the back of the net in the 54^th minute for the Mavericks. 
• They regained control following the save allowing Hansen to strike for the 1-0 lead. Emilie Erland tallied the assist with a pass from just outside the box. Hansen downed the ball with her chest and used one touch for the first goal of Friday's match.
• The Coyotes evened the match with their first shot on goal of the half. Ashby Johnston made it a 1-1 match with a little over seven minutes left to play.
• Hansen had one final look in the final 30 seconds, but it would be blocked by USD forcing the draw Friday night.

Inside the Box Score

• Hansen's goal was her second of the season. She scored her first on the road at Iowa State.
• Erland now has three points on the season with her first assist of the year.
• Erland and Hansen led the Mavericks with two shots each. 
• USD outshot Omaha, 9-7.
• Reedtz made the start in goal. She finished with two saves and is 2-5-4 on the year.

Up Next
The Mavericks continue their South Dakota road trip up to Brookings. Omaha and South Dakota State are set for a 1 p.m. kickoff on Sunday.