Huskers Post Sixth Consecutive Shutout

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska soccer team matched its longest shutout streak since 2016 on Thursday, finishing in a 0-0 draw against the USC Trojans at Barbara Hibner Stadium.

Nebraska (3-3-10, 1-2-7 Big Ten) finished with its sixth consecutive shutout, holding USC (2-8-6, 1-5-4 Big Ten) to 10 shots and two shots on goal.

The shutout streak, which dates to Sept. 24 at No. 2 Michigan State, is the longest for Nebraska since not allowing a goal in six consecutive matches from Oct. 13-Nov. 11, 2016.  

Nebraska’s 10 draws now lead the country through matches on Oct. 22.

Avery Gillahan recorded her sixth consecutive shutout and eighth overall this season, finishing with two saves. Josie Biehl tallied six saves for the Trojans.

Ava Makovicka led the Big Red offense with four shots and a shot on goal. Nebraska finished with 17 shots with six different Huskers attempting shots on goal as the Big Red constantly applied pressure to the USC defense.

Nebraska will play its final home match of the season on Sunday, Oct. 25, against No. 10 UCLA on B1G+.