Mavs Pitch Another Shutout, Blank Coyotes 2-0
Oct 7, 2007 | Women's Soccer
The University of Nebraska-Omaha soccer team posted its second consecutive shutout, defeating North Central Conference opponent South Dakota, 2-0, Sunday afternoon at the UNO Soccer Field.
The Mavericks (6-5, 4-2 NCC) got another strong effort from its defense, led by Niya Branch, as the Coyotes (7-5-2, 4-3 NCC) managed only six shots in the game. UNO goalie Ellen Petersen made two saves, notching her third shutout of the season.
The UNO offense attacked early and often, but USD goalie Ann Opsahl was up to the task, making eight saves. The game remained scoreless all the way into the final five minutes of the match.
Casey Bigsby finally found the net for the Mavericks at 85:13, heading in a free kick off the foot of Dani McCawley. It was Bigsby's fifth goal of the year, tying her for the team lead, and her third game-winner. She also scored the deciding goal Friday in UNO's victory over No. 19 Metro State.
MaryClaire Murnan added an insurance goal just two minutes later, burying a baseline pass on the from Mykala Hanson, at 87:21.
After going 4-1 on this homestand, the Mavericks are on the road the next two weekends for four more NCC contests. UNO next faces Augustana Saturday at 1 p.m., then St. Cloud State Sunday, also at 1 p.m.
The Mavericks (6-5, 4-2 NCC) got another strong effort from its defense, led by Niya Branch, as the Coyotes (7-5-2, 4-3 NCC) managed only six shots in the game. UNO goalie Ellen Petersen made two saves, notching her third shutout of the season.
The UNO offense attacked early and often, but USD goalie Ann Opsahl was up to the task, making eight saves. The game remained scoreless all the way into the final five minutes of the match.
Casey Bigsby finally found the net for the Mavericks at 85:13, heading in a free kick off the foot of Dani McCawley. It was Bigsby's fifth goal of the year, tying her for the team lead, and her third game-winner. She also scored the deciding goal Friday in UNO's victory over No. 19 Metro State.
MaryClaire Murnan added an insurance goal just two minutes later, burying a baseline pass on the from Mykala Hanson, at 87:21.
After going 4-1 on this homestand, the Mavericks are on the road the next two weekends for four more NCC contests. UNO next faces Augustana Saturday at 1 p.m., then St. Cloud State Sunday, also at 1 p.m.
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