OMAHA, Neb. – No. 12 Omaha hockey lost to Augustana 2-1 in the regular season home opener at Baxter Arena.
Despite a quiet night on the scoreboard, the Mavericks still put 35 shots on goal.
It wasn't until the 18:06 mark of the second period that the scoring opened. Junior defenseman
Noah Ellis flung a pass that glided through center ice and connected with senior forward
Zach Urdahl to take the lead on his team-high third goal.
The Mavericks' first goal at Baxter Arena this regular season also marks the first time that they have scored first in a game during 2024-25.
Omaha held a 1-0 lead into the third period. That changed when Augustana's captain, senior Luke Mobley, scored shorthanded to tie the game at the 17:41 mark of the final period.
Even with a solid showing at 34 saves, junior goaltender
Simon Latkoczy was scored on at 17:41 in the third period by sophomore forward Hunter Bischoff to take a 2-1 lead for good.
