NDSU Soccer Draws with Omaha in League Opener

Thursday, September 26

Omaha, Neb.

6 p.m.

North Dakota State Athletics

4-4-3, 0-0-1Summit

Omaha

6-1-3, 0-0-1Summit

Team	1	2	Final F
North Dakota St.	1	0	1
Omaha	0	1	1

Photo by: Zachary Lucy

NDSU Soccer Draws with Omaha in League Opener

9/26/2024 9:54:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

OMAHA, Neb. – North Dakota State soccer started the Summit League season with a 1-1 tie against Omaha Thursday night at Caniglia Field.

The Bison (4-4-3, 0-0-1 Summit League) took the lead in the 12^th minute as Morgan Russmann scored her fourth goal of the season, scoring on a right-footed shot off the left post. Amaya Garrett set up the play by winning a ball in the defensive zone and playing a long pass forward that split the Omaha (6-1-3, 0-0-1) defense, setting up Russmann with the scoring opportunity.

Payton Mulberry would make a key save and four overall in the first half to help the Bison head into the break leading 1-0.

The Bison nearly doubled their lead as Devon Kavanagh had a shot cleared off the line in the 82^nd minute. The play would be reviewed by VAR but the play stood.

Mulberry would be called into action a few more times in the second half, making three saves including a late tip over the bar to keep the Bison in front heading into the 90^th minute.

However, the hosts would finally get their breakthrough as the Mavericks scored on a goal from Alyssa Kellar with 32 seconds remaining. VAR would be called on again for offsides, but the play stood.

It is the second-straight season that the Bison have tied Omaha after a 2-2 tie last season at Dacotah Field.

The Bison are set to return to action on Sunday, as they continue their three-game road swing to begin Summit League play with a trip to Kansas City. The Bison and Roos are set for a 1 p.m. kickoff at Durwood Soccer Stadium.