Thursday, October 25
Providence, R.I.
6:00 pm
Creighton University
at
Providence
Photo by: Steve Branscombe
Women's Soccer in Must Win Match at Providence on Thursday
10/24/2018 1:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Omaha, Neb. -- Facing a win or go home match at Providence on Thursday evening, the Creighton women's soccer team left Omaha on one of the first flights out east on Wednesday, Oct. 24. Creighton enters the match one point behind the Friars as the two teams battle for one of the final two spots in the BIG EAST Tournament, which is scheduled to begin on Sunday afternoon.
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Series History: Creighton Leads Providence, 3-2-0
Creighton and Providence meet for the sixth time on Thursday, although this may be the most meaningful matchup on the women's soccer pitch. Creighton leads the overall series with the Friars, 3-2-0. The Bluejays are 1-1-0 against Providence in Rhode Island, taking the first meeting between the two squads by a 3-2 score in 2013.
Game-By-Game vs. Friars
Date   Location   Score
10/3/13   at Providence   W, 3-2
10/2/14   Providence   W, 2-1 (2ot)
10/17/15   Providence   L, 2-3
10/15/16   at Providence  L, 0-1 (ot)
10/26/17   Providence   W, 2-1
Bold = Home Match
Scouting Creighton (6-9-1, 3-4-1 BIG EAST)
The Bluejay offense has struggled to find the back of the net over its last two matches as Creighton has been held without a goal in over 235 minutes (235:19 entering the match with Providence).
While the offense has struggled, Creighton's defense has been stellar. The Bluejays back line has allowed just one combined goal in its last three contests, including a 0-0 double overtime draw with Marquette.
Creighton's offensive leader has been junior Taryn Jakubowski with four goals and two assists (10 points). Another offensive weapon for the Bluejays has been junior Kylin Grubb and her three goals.
Creighton goalkeeper Katie Sullivan has steadily improved in her first season in the net. The redshirt freshman has 83 saves, playing every second for the Bluejays this year.
Scouting Providence (9-5-3, 3-3-2 BIG EAST)
The Friars opened the season with seven victories in their first ten matches, but have struggled since the early part of BIG EAST play. Providence has managed just two goals over its last six contests.
Despite the offensive struggles, the Friars defense has been dominant, allowing just two goals in those same six contests.
Goalkeeper Shelby Hogan has played every second for the Friars, collecting 85 saves and posting nine shutouts. Overall she has allowed just 11 goals in 17 matches, a total of 1,603 minutes.
Providence's offense is led by Hannah McNulty, who has 17 points on eight goals and one assist. BIG EAST opponents, however, have limited her to just two goals in the opening two contests of conference play.
What's at Stake on Thursday
Thursday's match between the Friars and Bluejays can be thought of a play-in game to the BIG EAST Tournament. Entering Thursday's match the Friars are tied for fifth place with DePaul as the two squads each have 11 points. Creighton is just a shade behind with 10 points, but the Bluejays would lose a tiebreaker with DePaul. Also waiting in the wings is Villanova with nine points.
Sullivan & Hogan are the Only BIG EAST Keepers to Play Every Second in 2018
While most BIG EAST teams have settled on a primary netminder, with the notable exception of Butler, only Providence and Creighton
goalkeepers Shelby Hogan and Katie Sullivan have played every second of their season.
Despite needing additional time in five matches this season, Hogan has played 1,603 minutes even. Sullivan, meanwhile, has logged 1,469:59 minutes in 2018.
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Thursday, Oct. 25 @ 6:00 pm
Creighton (6-9-1, 3-4-1) at Providence (9-5-3, 3-3-2)
Stats:http://www.sidearmstats.com/providence/wsoc
Video: BIG EAST Digital Network
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Creighton (6-9-1, 3-4-1) at Providence (9-5-3, 3-3-2)
Stats:http://www.sidearmstats.com/providence/wsoc
Video: BIG EAST Digital Network
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Series History: Creighton Leads Providence, 3-2-0
Creighton and Providence meet for the sixth time on Thursday, although this may be the most meaningful matchup on the women's soccer pitch. Creighton leads the overall series with the Friars, 3-2-0. The Bluejays are 1-1-0 against Providence in Rhode Island, taking the first meeting between the two squads by a 3-2 score in 2013.
Game-By-Game vs. Friars
Date   Location   Score
10/3/13   at Providence   W, 3-2
10/2/14   Providence   W, 2-1 (2ot)
10/17/15   Providence   L, 2-3
10/15/16   at Providence  L, 0-1 (ot)
10/26/17   Providence   W, 2-1
Bold = Home Match
Scouting Creighton (6-9-1, 3-4-1 BIG EAST)
The Bluejay offense has struggled to find the back of the net over its last two matches as Creighton has been held without a goal in over 235 minutes (235:19 entering the match with Providence).
While the offense has struggled, Creighton's defense has been stellar. The Bluejays back line has allowed just one combined goal in its last three contests, including a 0-0 double overtime draw with Marquette.
Creighton's offensive leader has been junior Taryn Jakubowski with four goals and two assists (10 points). Another offensive weapon for the Bluejays has been junior Kylin Grubb and her three goals.
Creighton goalkeeper Katie Sullivan has steadily improved in her first season in the net. The redshirt freshman has 83 saves, playing every second for the Bluejays this year.
Scouting Providence (9-5-3, 3-3-2 BIG EAST)
The Friars opened the season with seven victories in their first ten matches, but have struggled since the early part of BIG EAST play. Providence has managed just two goals over its last six contests.
Despite the offensive struggles, the Friars defense has been dominant, allowing just two goals in those same six contests.
Goalkeeper Shelby Hogan has played every second for the Friars, collecting 85 saves and posting nine shutouts. Overall she has allowed just 11 goals in 17 matches, a total of 1,603 minutes.
Providence's offense is led by Hannah McNulty, who has 17 points on eight goals and one assist. BIG EAST opponents, however, have limited her to just two goals in the opening two contests of conference play.
What's at Stake on Thursday
Thursday's match between the Friars and Bluejays can be thought of a play-in game to the BIG EAST Tournament. Entering Thursday's match the Friars are tied for fifth place with DePaul as the two squads each have 11 points. Creighton is just a shade behind with 10 points, but the Bluejays would lose a tiebreaker with DePaul. Also waiting in the wings is Villanova with nine points.
- Creighton needs to win the match outright or the Bluejays will be eliminated.
- Providence clinches a spot in the BIG EAST Tournament with a win or a tie.
- Creighton can host a match on Sunday with if three things fall into place.
- First the Bluejays must win, then Georgetown must defeat Xavier and finally St. John's must post a win or a draw with DePaul.
- Providence can claim the fourth seed and a home match in the BIG EAST Tournament in the same fashion as the Bluejays.
- A victory, a Georgetown win and a draw or victory from St. John's.
Sullivan & Hogan are the Only BIG EAST Keepers to Play Every Second in 2018
While most BIG EAST teams have settled on a primary netminder, with the notable exception of Butler, only Providence and Creighton
goalkeepers Shelby Hogan and Katie Sullivan have played every second of their season.
Despite needing additional time in five matches this season, Hogan has played 1,603 minutes even. Sullivan, meanwhile, has logged 1,469:59 minutes in 2018.
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