Nampa, Idaho – A couple of long goals and a defensive second half led to the #10 CMU Women's Soccer team starting their season off 0-0-1 as they would fare a 2-2 draw against non-conference opponent Chaminade University.

The Mavs who start their season on a two-game road trip in Idaho, quickly went down 1-0 in the match as only two minutes in, Chaminade was able to score on a defensive miscue by Colorado Mesa. Isabella Narvaez would score the goal while being assisted by Kenna Kiefer to score the first goal of the Silversword's season.

After a couple of close corner kick attempts that would miss high and wide, the Mavs would answer back in the 34^th minute of the first half as sophomore Sarah Dunn would score the first goal of the Mav's season in an unassisted shot from nearly midfield. Her long-range shot would be the final offense of the first half as after 45 minutes the game would be at a 1-1 tie.

The Silverswords, who scored quickly in the first half, would repeat that success in the second as in the 50^thminute, Haley Mo'okini would launch a long free kick from nearly midfield to just get over goalkeeper Keely Wieczorek's hand and give Chaminade the 2-1 lead.

Freshman Parker Mairs, who was appearing in her first collegiate game, would respond to this goal with one of her own as in the 58^th minute she too would score an unassisted goal to even the playing field at 2-2.

The Mavs would attempt three more shots after Mair's goal, but all would be unsuccessful as Chaminade's defense prevailed to hold the Mav's offense.

20 different players saw action in the Maverick's season opener with freshman Maddie Thorsen, Savanah Miller, Olivia Barrett and Mairs all making their collegiate debuts. Junior Braelyn Baclayon would also make her debut with the Mavericks after being the only transfer in this year's class.

CMU would total 12 shots on the day while holding Chaminade to only four. Senior Sauvelyne Randel would lead the team with four shots, with three of them being on target. Colorado Mesa would also tack on five corner kicks and hold possession of the ball for 62% of the match.

The Mavs will now look to mark their first win of the season on Saturday, Sept. 7, as they face off with host team of the NNU Tournament, Northwest Nazarene University. Game time is slated for a 3 PM start on NNU Soccer Field and will be the Mav's last game of the tournament.