Three Players Score in 4-1 Win at Southern Indiana

Saturday, October 8

Evansville, Ind.

7 p.m.

Omaha

5-4-1, 2-1-0

Southern Indiana

1-9-2, 1-2-0

Team	1	2	Final F
Omaha	1	3	4
Southern Indiana	1	0	1

Photo by: Mark Kuhlmann

Three Players Score in 4-1 Win at Southern Indiana

Oct 8, 2022 | Men's Soccer

Box Score

EVANSVILLE, Ind. - The Mavericks exploded for three second-half goals leading to a 4-1 win over Southern Indiana Saturday night. Theo Klein led Omaha with a career-high two goals scored.

With the win, Omaha improves to 5-4-1 overall, 2-1-0 in the Summit League.

How It Happened

The Screaming Eagles put three shots on goal in the first 10 minutes of action and netted their third attempt for a 1-0 lead. Ryan Nevins found the back of the net at the 9:34 mark on an assist from Ednilson Voiles and Zach Barton.
Omaha responded with three shots on target before Klein finally struck on the fourth shot and pass from Kenji Mboma Dem at the 38:48 mark. The match went to halftime tied, 1-1.
Klein scored in the opening minutes of the second half to tally the game-winner. Luke Smith set Klein up for the second goal and Omaha led 2-1.
Mboma Dem added to his point total in the 58^th minute. This time with a goal on an assist from Tevin Rochester.
It was Rochester's turn next in the 64^th minute on an assist from Klein.
USI couldn't place another shot on goal before time expired, and the Mavericks won, 4-1.

Inside the Box Score

Klein recorded a career-high five points Saturday with two goals and an assist. He also recorded the game winner.
Mboma Dem and Rochester each tallied a goal and assist.
It marked the third time this season Mboma Dem totaled three or more points in a match, and Rochester's second with at least two points.
The four goals is a team-high on the year.
Omaha out-shot Southern Indiana 19-10, 11-4 on goal.
Lute Lillo Portero got the nod in goal for the third straight game. He made three saves and improves to 2-1-0.

Up Next
The Mavericks are at home once next week. Omaha hosts St. Thomas on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.