Mavericks Face Off Against Drake in Key Home Matchup
The Omaha Mavericks men's soccer team (4-1-1) is set to face Drake University (4-2-0) in a non-league match on Tuesday at 7 p.m. CT at Caniglia Field. The Mavericks are coming off a lengthy break and seek to maintain their home unbeaten streak while improving their West Region ranking, having finished a previous match with a 2-2 tie. Head coach Donovan Dowling’s Mavericks are aiming to replicate their successful 2017 season. Drake, on the other hand, arrives with a winning streak and key players who could challenge Omaha.
By the Numbers- Omaha started the season 4-0 for the second time in school history.
- The Mavericks have outscored opponents 9-7 overall this season.
While Omaha has been strong at home, their recent 2-2 tie against Houston Christian raises questions about their closing performance. Additionally, Drake's recent home successes against familiar opponents may present challenges for the Mavericks.
State of Play- Omaha is unbeaten at home (3-0-1) this season.
- Drake enters the match after securing three consecutive wins.
If the Mavericks can leverage their home advantage and address previous performance issues, they could secure a key victory ahead of their next match against Southern Illinois Edwardsville.
Bottom LineThe upcoming match is crucial for Omaha to solidify their home strength and regain momentum after last week's tie; securing a win could set the tone for the rest of the season.
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