<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=21FpiA_0wDFXfaJ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=21FpiA_0wDFXfaJ00" width="1763" height="1176" ><figcaption>Omaha women's soccer prepares for a match against Drake on September 1, 2024.&nbsp; Isaac Nielsen</figcaption></figure>Both Omaha women's soccer and Summit League rival Denver went into Thursday night's match needing a win to hold their spots in the conference standings, and both teams walked away with a conference point. The Mavericks and Pioneers remain deadlocked in second place in the Summit League at 3-1-2 after battling to a crucial 1-1 draw.Graduate Grace Ostergaard broke the record for career starts with her 93rd. The midfielder holds the program record for starts, appearances, and minutes played (7789).Omaha goalkeeper Mia Reedtz Rehde Olesen came out hot, making two of her three saves in the 22nd minute. Just a few moments later, Denver was able to put one past her, with Addisyn Hyrup converting on an opportunity.The Mavericks responded just nine minutes later when Meg Nemnich buried a loose ball from outside the box in the 34th minute. The marker was the second of her four-year career, and her second in as many weeks. The Pioneers dominated possession for much of the match, recording six shots on goal to just one for Omaha, who couldn't generate much pressure, save for Nemnich's goal. DU attempted six corner kicks throughout the match. The Mavericks will be back in action Sunday when they visit Oral Roberts before wrapping up the regular season at Kansas City the following Sunday. Omaha finds itself in a precarious position at the top of a cluster of four teams (Omaha and Denver at 3-1-2 and South Dakota State and Oral Roberts at 3-1-1). With Kansas City's loss yesterday, the Mavericks have clinched a Summit League Tournament spot.</div></body>

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Omaha women's soccer clinches postseason berth, Ostergaard breaks longevity record

Both Omaha women's soccer and Summit League rival Denver went into Thursday night's match needing a win to hold their spots in the conference standings, and both teams walked away with a conference point. The Mavericks and Pioneers remain deadlocked in second place in the Summit League at 3-1-2 after...