Friday, February 19
Omaha, Neb.
1:45 p.m.
Omaha
vs
North Dakota
Women's Soccer Set for Homestand with North Dakota
Feb 18, 2021 | Women's Soccer
OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha women's soccer hosts North Dakota for another pair of games this weekend. The teams will take the pitch Friday, Feb. 19 at 1:45 p.m. and Monday, Feb. 22 at 9:45 a.m. The Mavericks are coming off an 0-0-2 weekend vs. South Dakota State and this will be the Fighting Hawks opening weekend.
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Quick Kicks
Scouting the North Dakota Fighting Hawks
North Dakota has yet to open 2020-21 action after its opening slate with Oral Roberts was postponed. The Fighting Hawks made the Summit League tournament last season for the first time in program history. They finished 10-8-1 overall with a 4-4-0 finish in conference action. North Dakota fell in the opening round to Denver, 3-0. The Hawks were selected sixth in the Summit League Preseason Poll.
Hawks to Watch
Series History
Omaha holds a 15-5-3 advantage in the all-time series with North Dakota. The teams met On Oct. 27 last year. The Hawks took a 5-2 win over the Mavericks in Grand Forks. Sydney Randall and Laurin Mertz scored in the loss.
Follow the Match
The link for live stats is available on OMavs.com.
Quick Kicks
- The Mavericks opened the season with back-to-back 0-0 draws vs. the defending champions South Dakota State.
- Margaret LaVigne was named the Summit League Defensive Player of the Week following the two shutouts. She logged 220 minutes and helped post back-to-back shutouts vs. SDSU.
- Mia Reedtz Rehde Olesen made seven stops in goal for Omaha in game two vs. South Dakota State. It was her first career start and shutout.
- Madeline Smith started in goal in the season opener. She made two saves and secured her first shutout.
- Omaha out-shot South Dakota State 17-8 in game one of the series with nine different players tallying at least one shot in the match.
Scouting the North Dakota Fighting Hawks
North Dakota has yet to open 2020-21 action after its opening slate with Oral Roberts was postponed. The Fighting Hawks made the Summit League tournament last season for the first time in program history. They finished 10-8-1 overall with a 4-4-0 finish in conference action. North Dakota fell in the opening round to Denver, 3-0. The Hawks were selected sixth in the Summit League Preseason Poll.
Hawks to Watch
- Mara Yapello was named a preseason player to watch. She finished second in scoring and assists for the Hawks last season. Yapello recorded five goals and four assists in 2019 action.
- Megan Wright was also named a preseason player to watch. She tied for third on the team with three goals and three assists last year.
- Madi Livingston made five appearances in goal for the Hawks last year and returns as the team's leading goalkeeper. She went 0-4-0 and recorded 31 saves. She finished with a 2.82 GAA and a .721 save percentage.
- Ashley Ebeling, Zoey Johnston, Taylor Lange, and Karly Sandoval were named captains for the 2020-21 season. Ebeling played in 19 matches last year tallying three goals on four shots on goal. Sandoval appeared in 19 matches, while Lange played in five.
Series History
Omaha holds a 15-5-3 advantage in the all-time series with North Dakota. The teams met On Oct. 27 last year. The Hawks took a 5-2 win over the Mavericks in Grand Forks. Sydney Randall and Laurin Mertz scored in the loss.
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