'Dons Drop League Match at Omaha

Friday, October 5

Omaha, Neb.

3 P.M.

Purdue Fort Wayne

3-7-3, 0-3

Omaha

4-9-1, 1-2

Purdue Fort Wayne

OMAHA

10/5/2018 5:33:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

OMAHA – On a dreary day in the Midwest, Purdue Fort Wayne dropped a 2-0 women's soccer match to the Omaha Mavericks at Caniglia Field.

The Mavericks took advantage of a 6-1 edge in shots on goal in the first half to take the 1-nil lead. Bailey Cascio scored in the 14th minute from on a cross in front of the goal. Purdue Fort Wayne had five shots in the first half, but could only get one on frame.

In the second half, the Mavericks had a good opportunity to score after a corner kick, but Cesiley LaCourt was credited with a defensive team save that halted the Omaha attack. Despite the 'Dons only allowing three shots in the final 38 minutes, Omaha found the net again in the 85thminute from Erinoelle Clifton inside the six-yard box to move the score to the final line.

Kailyn Wade and Kayla Wisniewski led the Mastodons with two shots each. Haley Lydon tallied five saves, all of which came in the first half.

Purdue Fort Wayne falls to 3-7-3 (0-3-0 Summit League). The Mavericks improve to 4-9-1, 1-2-0 after picking up their first Summit League win of the season. The Mastodons head to Oral Roberts for a match on Sunday next.

~ Feel the Rumble ~