DES MOINES, Iowa – Omaha women’s soccer suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat against Drake Wednesday night, marking a setback in thier early-season campaign. The loss brings the Mavericks’ overall record to 2-2-2 as they navigate a challenging non-conference schedule.
The result underscores the competitive landscape of the Summit league, with both teams vying for momentum heading into conference play. Omaha’s performance against Drake provides valuable experience as they prepare for a meaningful road test against No.19 Oklahoma this Sunday.The Mavericks aim to rebound from this defeat and demonstrate their potential against a nationally ranked opponent.
Drake initiated the scoring in the 22nd minute, testing Omaha goalkeeper Hayley Ogden with a shot from the left corner, which she successfully saved. The Mavericks responded with a near-goal in the 28th minute when Payten Ivins fired a shot just over the crossbar.
Lauren Kullberg gave Drake a 1-0 lead in the 40th minute, but Omaha quickly equalized two minutes later with an own goal created by pressure from Lauren Schmidt on the Drake defense. The first half concluded with the score tied at 1-1.
However, Drake regained the advantage just one minute into the second half with a goal from Zoey Mahoney, establishing a 2-1 lead that would hold until the final whistle. Omaha registered four shots on goal, while Drake recorded five.
Omaha will resume competition on Sunday, September 7, at 1 p.m. CT, traveling to Norman, Oklahoma, to face the 19th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners.
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