OMAHA, Nebraska - The Portland State women's soccer team fell 1-0 to the undefeated Omaha Mavericks on Friday evening at Caniglia Field.
The Vikings fell to 0-4-0 on the season while the Mavericks extended their unbeaten streak to 4-0-2.
The Vikings had the better chances in the first half, recording four shots while their back line limited the Mavericks to just a single attempt in the opening 45 minutes. However, Omaha came out aggressive after halftime, recording three shots that led to a pair of corner kicks in the first seven minutes. Shortly after, they scored the eventual game-winner in the 52nd minute.
Searching for the equalizer, the Vikings had several opportunities in the final six minutes, but the Mavericks held firm to secure the 1-0 win.
Both teams finished with nine shots apiece, but Omaha had a significant edge in corner kicks, earning nine to the Vikings' one.
Liv Frazier,
Abi Hoffman, and
Aliayha Saldana combined for six of Portland State's nine shots.
The Vikings will look to rebound this Sunday when they face South Dakota at 11 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. CT in Vermillion.
