MILWAUKEE - The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee women's soccer team was able to fight back after a shaky start but had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Cleveland State University Saturday afternoon from Engelmann Stadium.

UWM (5-7-1) dominated the stat sheet on the day, outshooting the Vikings (5-6-2) by a count of 17-7, including blasting 14 shots after the first half.

Sydney Senn nearly won the game for Milwaukee in the second overtime, but her header curled just wide of the goal in the game's waning moments.

"This is a disappointing result," Milwaukee head coach Greg Henschel said. "It's disappointing when you come out a game like we played on Wednesday, getting a result, and then turn around again and not show consistency. It's something that we've been talking about for a couple of weeks and it's consistency and drive that has to come from the players and if we don't have those things, these results are popping up."

In a rather lifeless first half, Cleveland State was able to make the most of their best opportunity of the game. Vickie Havas took a free kick just outside the box for the Vikings and was able to find the head of Amanda Sivic. She was able to get just enough on it from a tough angle to beat the defense and give CSU the 1-0 early lead at the 25:11 mark.

Milwaukee came out of the locker room with some more urgency and it showed right away.

Maria Stephans launched a great long ball through the defense for a streaking Kelly Lewers. The defending league player of the year one-timed her shot and buried it in the back of the net to level things up at 1-1 just 2:53 into the second stanza.

The Panthers continued their attack in the second half, sending numbers forward and creating numerous scoring chances.

In the 61^st minute, Lewers had a shot blocked inside the box. The rebound fell to freshman Anna Smalley who gave it a go but her shot, too, was turned away by the Viking defense.

Cassidy Blanchard had a header in the 74^th minute that had some pace on it, but again the Cleveland State defense was up to the task.

In overtime, Milwaukee again dominated possession and chances. Senn's header on a beautiful ball sent in by Amy Kauffung inside the box looked like it might be the winner but it curled just wide at the last second.

Freshman Emily Senger picked up the tie for UWM, making her collegiate debut in net after halftime.

Milwaukee now heads to Green Bay Wednesday night for a 7 p.m. kickoff with the 7-3-2 Phoenix at Santaga Stadium.

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