Huskers Meet Mavericks in Exhibition Match

Nebraska (0-0) at Omaha (0-0)
Sunday, Aug. 7 • 6:00 p.m. (CT)
Caniglia Field
Omaha, Neb.

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The Nebraska soccer team hits the road for an exhibition match against the Omaha Mavericks on Sunday, starting at 6 p.m. (CT) at Caniglia Field. Fans can also follow the action via Twitter (@NebraskaSoccer) or via live stats/video on omavs.com.

Next Up

The Huskers return home to host Tulsa in an exhibition match on Friday, Aug. 12 at 7:05 p.m. (CT) in NU’s final tune-up before kicking off the 2022 campaign on Aug. 18 against San Diego State.  

Kicking Off

• Nebraska continues its tradition of playing a strong schedule in 2022. This year’s slate features eight NCAA Tournament qualifiers from last season, including two that advanced to the Sweet 16 and one that reached the Elite Eight.  

• During Big Ten play, five of Nebraska’s 10 conference opponents qualified for the NCAA Tournament last season.

• Three of Nebraska’s 2022 opponents earned spots on the preseason United Soccer Coaches poll, released on Aug. 2. The teams are Michigan (9), Penn State (14) and USC (15).

• The Huskers have 12 regular-season home games scheduled for their eighth season at Barbara Hibner Stadium in 2022. Additionally, NU will host one exhibition, seven non-conference and five conference matches. 

• Nebraska went 2-2-1 during the spring season with wins over Missouri Western (3-0) and Kansas State (2-1).

• Nebraska returns two All-Big Ten performers from last season, junior Reagan Raabe and sophomore Sarah Weber. Raabe, a third-team all-conference selection, tied for the team high in goals (7) last season and produced the most points on the team (17). Weber, an all-freshman team honoree in 2021, led the team in shots (62) and shots on goal (31) last season.

• Freshman Abbey Schwarz, a recipient of last year’s Big Ten Freshman of the Week accolade, led the Huskers in assists last season, as she compiled eight to place her fifth on the Big Ten charts.

• Head Coach John Walker enters his 29^th season, alongside assistant coaches Ian Bridge (seventh season), Marty Everding (25th season) and Samantha Areman (second season).

Scouting the Omaha Mavericks

• Omaha went 9-8-2 last season and posted a 6-3-0 record in Summit League play to finish seventh in the conference.

• At the Summit League Tournament, Omaha lost to South Dakota State in the first round to come up short of an NCAA Tournament bid.

• The Mavericks posted a 4-3-1 record in home games in 2021.

• Omaha and Nebraska have met in one regular season game, as the teams competed for the first time last season. The Mavericks recorded the 0-1 win, but the Huskers led 22-1 in shots and 6-0 in shots on goal.

• Following its exhibition match against Nebraska, Omaha stays home to face Drake on Aug. 10 for an exhibition game before its opening its regular season on Aug. 18 against Oklahoma State.

• Head Coach Tim Walters is 36-39-12 in his sixth season overall at Omaha. He is assisted by Erin Gunther, Humberto Estrada and Greg Jarosik.

• Players to Watch

• #10 Sophia Green (Junior F): Scored a team-high six goals last season and led the team with 13 points 
• #1 Mia Reedtz Rehde Olesen (Junior GK): Compiled a team-high 40 saves last season, while recording five shutouts and a 0.91 goals-against average