FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State University women's soccer played to a 0-0 draw against Omaha on Sunday at Dacotah Field, earning a point in Summit League competition thanks to a solid second-half performance and a shutout by goalkeeper Payton Mulberry.
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The Bison, with a record of 3-5-6 and 1-2-2 in the Summit League, amassed nine shots, seven of which were on target. Conversely, the Mavericks (3-5-5, 2-1-2 Summit League) managed only three shots on goal throughout the match. NDSU increased its offensive intensity in the second half, outshooting Omaha 6-2 after halftime.
Isabel Garcia was a standout for the Bison, coming off the bench to lead the charge with five shots, four of which were on goal. Chloe Birch and Morgan Russmann also contributed with shots on target, while Ambry Plate had a saved attempt in the first half.
Mulberry finished the match with three saves, marking her fifth clean sheet of the season. She successfully stopped all three of Omaha's attempts in the first half, while NDSU improved its defensive game after intermission, allowing only two shots from the Mavericks.
Looking ahead, North Dakota State will play on the road against Oral Roberts on Thursday, October 15, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. at the Case Soccer Complex in Tulsa, Oklahoma.