Women's Soccer Hosts Seton Hall, Visits Butler in Key BIG EAST Matchups

Match #16: Seton Hall Pirates (3-7-5, 0-6-1 BE) at Creighton Bluejays (5-7-3, 2-3-2 BE)
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 • 7:00 p.m. • Omaha, Neb. • Morrison Stadium
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Match #17: Creighton Bluejays (5-7-3, 2-3-2 BE) at Butler Bulldogs (5-4-5, 2-3-2 BE)
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 • 6:00 p.m. • Indianapolis, Ind. • Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl
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Coming off a 2-1 win on the road at DePaul, Creighton (5-7-3, 2-3-2 BE) looks to carry momentum into the final stretch as the Bluejays push for a spot in the BIG EAST Tournament.

Creighton opens the week with a home match against Seton Hall (3-7-5, 0-6-1 BE) on Wednesday at 7 p.m. inside Morrison Stadium.

CU will then close out road play in Indianapolis on Saturday with a contest at Butler (5-4-5, 2-3-2 BE) at 6 p.m. CT.

Follow the Match

Wednesday and Saturday's matches against Seton Hall and Butler will air on ESPN+, while live stats for both contests will be available at http://Creighton.StatBroadcast.com. A subscription is required to view the matches on http://watchESPN.com.

Links to video and live stats will be provided on the Creighton Women's Soccer schedule page. Updates will also be provided during the match on Twitter (@CreightonWSoc).

Scouting Creighton (5-7-3, 2-3-2 BE)

Creighton is 5-7-3 this season and 2-3-2 in the BIG EAST after posting a 2-1 come-from-behind win at DePaul last Saturday. The Bluejays six in a tie for sixth in the BIG EAST standings having recorded results over Villanova, Marquette, Providence and DePaul.

The Jays have faced a rigorous schedule this season, battling four United Soccer Coaches' Association Top 25 teams, earning a 3-3 draw with then-No. 13 Arkansas on Sept. 5.

Offensively, the Bluejays have demonstrated its balance and depth with 12 different players scoring at least one goal and 13 different players recording at least one assist.

Graduate Student Ariana Mondiri leads the charge with 13 points on a team-high five goals and three assists, while Jalen Chaney follows closely behind with nine points on three goals and a team-high tying three assists.

Sophomore Anna Bragg has added three goals of her own while junior Mallory Connealy has contributed a pair of goals and senior Brynn Gardner has dished out two assists and netted one goal this fall.

Senior goalkeeper Alyssa Zalac has been a consistent presence in net for the Jays this season. She has started every game this year, snaring 45 saves and a pair of shutouts while owning a 1.68 goals against average in 1,343 minutes of action.

Creighton was picked to finish fifth in the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' poll as Jimmy Walker is in his 18th season with a 189-109-31 career record.

Scouting Seton Hall (3-7-5, 0-6-1 BE)

Seton Hall enters Thursday's match with the Bluejays sporting a 3-9-5 overall record and a 0-6-1 mark in league play. Since batting St. John's to a scoreless draw on Sept. 27, the Pirates have dropped their last four league matches falling to 11th in the BIG EAST standings.

Offensively, Seton Hall has struggled to find the back of the net in league play, ranking 10th in the BIG EAST with just four goals scored. Overall, the Pirates have netted 17 goals, while ranking seventh in assists (16) and points (50) and 10th in total shots (100).

Junior Gianna Angelillo leads the way with six goals and classmate Adria Kitzinger follows closely behind with four goals and one assist, while sophomore Nina Davis has added seven points with two goals and a team-high tying three assists this fall.

Between the posts, goalkeeping duties have been split between sophomore Avery Strohecker and freshman Kate Kleinsmith. Strohecker has started eight matches this season, recording a 1.76 goals against average with 34 saves in 765 minutes, while Kleinsmith has collected 26 saves and owns a 1.23 goals against average in 585 minutes this season.

Seton Hall was picked 11th in the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' poll this season as head coach Josh Osit is in his fourth season with the Pirates.

Series History Against The Pirates

Creighton and Seton Hall will meet for the 12th time in program history on Wednesday night, with the Bluejays holding an 9-0-2 lead in the all-time series.

Creighton has won the last six meetings dating back to a 1-1 draw in 2017. The Bluejays are 4-0-1 in matches played at Morrison Stadium in Omaha.

Creighton is one of four teams in the BIG EAST that is unbeaten against Seton Hall since the conference realigned in 2013.

Last season, the Bluejays delivered a 2-1 win in New Jersey, behind first half goals from Stella Downing and Ariana Mondiri.

Scouting Butler (5-4-5, 2-3-2 BE)

Butler enters Wednesday's contest at St. John's with a 5-4-5 overall record and a 2-3-2 mark in the BIG EAST after posting a 2-0 win over Seton Hall last weekend.

The Bulldogs are tied for sixth with eight points in the BIG EAST standings and have thrived at home this season, boasting a 4-1-2 record with wins over Illinois State, UI Indy, Providence and Seton Hall.

Preseason All-BIG EAST selection Talia Summer leads the Bulldogs and ranks seventh in the BIG EAST with 17 points on a team-high five goals and seven assists.

Junior Norah Jacomen has added three goals and three assists, while sophomore Chloe Brecht (2 goals, 4 assists) and Léa Larouche (1 goal, 5 assists) have each contributed in the attacking third this season.

Freshman Addison Ash has been a fixture between the posts for Butler this season, starting all 14 matches while playing a total of 1,193 minutes in goal. Ash has snared 43 saves this season while ranking tied for fifth in the BIG EAST with a 1.28 goals against average.

Butler was picked to finish fourth in this year's BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' poll. Co-Head coach Tari St. John is in her 20th season at the helm of the Butler program while Rob Alman has served as a co-head coach for the past 13th seasons.

Series History Against The Bulldogs

Creighton and Butler have met 18 times previously with the Bulldogs holding an 13-1-4 advantage in the all-time series.

Creighton has dropped nine of the last 12 matches against the Bulldogs but posted a draw in three of the last four contest, including a 6-5 shootout victory in the first round of the BIG EAST Tournament in 2022 and a 2-2 draw in Omaha last season.

Creighton is 0-7-2 all-time against Butler in matches played in Indianapolis and are seeking its first win in the series since defeating the Bulldogs, 3-2, in overtime back in 1993.

Hall Mark

Creighton owns a 11-match unbeaten streak vs. Seton Hall, the Bluejays third-longest unbeaten streak against any team in program history.

The Bluejays are one of four teams in the BIG EAST to have never lost to Seton Hall since the realignment in 2013 (Georgetown - 12-0-1; DePaul - 9-0-2; UConn - 5-0-0).

Creighton's longest unbeaten streak was 14 consecutive matches against Indiana State from 2000 to 2014.

Most Consecutive Matches W/out a Loss Over One Team

Matches Opponent Dates

14 Indiana State 2000-11

12 Western Illinois 1997-Present

11 Seton Hall 2013-Present

10 South Dakota 2007-16

10 South Dakota State 2004-14

Down But Not Out

Creighton erased a 1-0 halftime deficit to defeat DePaul, 2-1, last Saturday, marking the fifth time this season the Jays have posted a result when trailing in the second half.

The Bluejays have done a majority of their work after halftime, scoring 15 of their 22 goals in the second half.

Arguably the best result in program history, CU overcame a 2-0 deficit with three second half goals to earn a 3-3 draw with then-No. 13 Arkansas on Sept. 5. Five days later, Creighton rallied from a 2-0 deficit in the second half to pick up its fifth ever win when trailing by two against Omaha on Sept. 10.

Creighton's five come-from-behind results this fall are its most in a single season since also posting five comeback results in 2014.

CU's Second Half Comebacks in 2025

Date Opponent Trailed Results

9/5 #13 Arkansas 2-0 T, 3-3

9/10 Omaha 2-0 W, 3-2

9/27 Marquette 1-0 T, 1-1

10/11 at Providence 3-2 T, 3-3

10/18 at DePaul 1-0 W, 2-1

Second Half Surge

Statistically, Creighton has played some of its best soccer of the season in the second half of matches this fall.

Through 15 games this year, the Bluejays have scored 15 of their 22 total goals in the second half, which includes 10 go-ahead or game-tying goals.

Creighton has also delivered five come-from-behind results in the second half, which includes the Bluejays' 2-1 win over DePaul last weekend.

Opponent 1st 2nd Results

Oklahoma 1 0 L, 1-4

Kansas City 0 2 W, 2-1

Iowa State 0 0 L, 0-1

Western Michigan 0 0 L, 0-2

#3 Duke 0 0 L, 0-1

#13 Arkansas 0 3 T, 3-3

Omaha 0 3 W, 3-2

South Dakota 1 3 W, 4-0

#20 Georgetown 1 0 L, 1-3

Villanova 1 0 W, 1-0

Marquette 1 0 T, 1-1

#22 Xavier 0 1 L, 1-2

UConn 0 0 L, 0-1

Providence 2 1 T, 3-3

DePaul 0 2 W, 2-1

Total 7 15 5-7-3

Marcy (Gans) Parker Get Hall of Fame Call

Bluejay women's soccer alumni Marcy (Gans) Parker was inducted into the Creighton Athletics Hall of Fame last Thursday as part of the 56th class in school history. Gans is the second inductee with ties to Bluejay Women's Soccer, joining Jessica Powers (2007).

The Creighton women's soccer record holder in goals (38) and points (91), Gans joins the Creighton Athletics Hall of Fame after starring for the Bluejays from 2005-08. Gans also remains the Morrison Stadium leader in goals (23), shots (156), shots on goal (69) and points (54).

The first two-time Missouri Valley Conference Women's Soccer Tournament MVP in league history (2005, 2007), Gans assisted the game-winning goal in the 2005 final and compiled a hat trick vs. Evansville in the 2007 semifinals. In the 2007 final against Illinois State, she assisted on an equalizer in the 87th minute, then scored in a shootout to help CU to the league tournament title.

She was a First Team All-Missouri Valley Conference pick in 2007 and 2008 after earning Third Team All-Valley accolades her first two seasons, making her one of five players in program history to earn All-Conference honors four times.

Gans was a First Team Academic All-District selection in 2007 and a Third Team NSCAA Scholar All-American in both 2007 and 2008.

Gans graduated from Creighton in 2009 with an Exercise Science degree. She played professionally for the Boston Renegades in the USL W-League, then served as an assistant coach at Kansas City and Avila. She is currently the Director of Results Administration and Operations with Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unite. Marcy and her husband Bradley Parker, a former Creighton men's soccer goalkeeper, live in Stilwell, Kan., with their three kids.

Santana Logging Major Minutes

Three-time captain Abigail Santana has seen and played her fair share of soccer over the last six years as a Bluejays.

Over the course of her career, Santana has appeared in 74 games, netting 14 goals and dishing out eight assists while logging 5,993 total minutes of action.

Santana's 5,993 minutes played are the eighth-most by a Bluejay since the beginning of the 2000 season. In addition, her 74 total games played are tied for the 17th-most by a Bluejay since 2000.

She is just 7 minutes shy of becoming the eighth Bluejay in the last 25 years to log more than 6,000 career minutes.

Minutes Played

1. Jaimie Thompson 6,815 2000-03

2. Sam Russell 6,655 2003-07

3. Emily Roll 6,426 2013-16

4. Taryn Jakubowski 6,293 2016-19

5. Peighton Steffen 6,109 2020-23

6. Keelan Terrell 6,062 2019-23

7. Jaylin Bosak 6,001 2016-19

8. Abigail Santana 5,993 2020-Present

9. Gabby Grimaldi 5,928 2019-23

10. Brittney Neumann 5,857 2009-12

Must Win Situation

With the BIG EAST moving to a four-team BIG EAST Tournament, Creighton is in the hunt for the final spot with three matches remaining.

CU currently sits in a tie for sixth and is four points back of Villanova for fourth. With matches against Seton Hall, Butler and St. John's remaining on the schedule, Creighton has more than a favorable route and will need to win at least two of their final three matches and help from Villanova and Marquette to earn the final spot in the BIG EAST Tournament.

Below is the remaining schedules for the final five teams in the hunt for the final spot.

UConn (5-1-2 - 17 Pts)

10/22 - UConn at DePaul

10/25 - UConn at Seton Hall

11/1 - BYE

Villanova (4-3-0 - 12 Pts)

10/22 - Villanova at Georgetown

10/25 - Providence at Villanova

11-1 - Butler at Villanova

Marquette (2-2-3 - 9 Pts)

10/22 - Marquette at Providence

10/25 - Marquette at Xavier

11/1 - Seton Hall at Marquette

Butler (2-3-2 - 8 Pts)

10/22 - Butler at St. John's

10/25 - Creighton at Butler

11/1 - Butler at Villanova

Creighton (2-3-2 - 8 Pts)

10/22 - Seton Hall at Creighton

10/25 - Creighton at Butler

11/1 - St. John's at Creighton

Mondiri Making a Run

Graduate Student Ariana Mondiri is making a run at another case at earning BIG EAST All-Conference honors.

Mondiri leads the Bluejays this season with 15 points on a team-leading six goals and three assists, scoring at least one point in eight of the 15 matches this season.

The Evry, France native has delivered equalizing goal in each of the last two contests and has now scored a point in four of the last five contests.

Dating back to 2022, Creighton is 11-2-4 when Mondiri scores a point but is 10-16-9 when she doesn't.

Official RPI Rankings Updated

Creighton enters the week ranked 90th in the latest NCAA official RPI rankings.

The Bluejays were listed at No. 87 in the initial release on Sept. 14 and has hovered around No. 85 before falling to No. 103 last week. CU has since picked up a win at DePaul, raising to No. 90 in this week's ranking.

Creighton is one of four BIG EAST teams listed inside the top 100, with the Bluejays being one of just three teams in the BIG EAST with a Top 100 RPI in Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer and Volleyball currently.

BIG EAST in the RPI (Oct. 20 edition)

School WSoc MSoc VB

UConn 40 35 55

Xavier 32 92 28

Creighton 90 50 10

Georgetown 16 16 148

DePaul 210 163 159

Marquette 144 109 37

St. John's 237 40 202

Villanova 115 98 46

Providence 132 73 240

Butler 151 164 161

Seton Hall 265 23 280

Zalac Enters Top 10 For Career Goalkeeper Wins & Minutes

Graduate senior goalkeeper Alyssa Zalac has only played in 32 matches as a Bluejay but has already broken into the top 10 of multiple goalkeeper career record categories.

The Montreal, Canada native currently sits in a tie for 10th with 13 career victories, while her 2,873 minutes play ranks 10th amongst Bluejay goalkeepers.

In addition, Zalac sits just outside Creighton's career top 10 in career shutouts with seven and with a 1.44 career goals against average.

Goalkeeping Victories

1. Jaimie Thompson 41 2000-03

2. Denise Zaver 35 1990-93

3. Alicia Montgomery 30 2008-11

4. Kristen Casey 29 2005-08

Mary Libert 29 1993-96

6. Maggie Phelan 26 1997-00

7. Keelan Terrell 21 2019-23

8. Danielle Rice 19 2013-14

Valerie Zimmerer 19 2003-06

10. Alyssa Zalac 13 2024-25

Katie Sullivan 13 2018-20

Goals Against Average Total Years
(Minimum 1,000 Minutes Played)

1. Alicia Montgomery 0.81 2008-11

2. Valerie Zimmerer 0.96 2004-06

3. Denise Zaver 1.14 1990-93

4. Jaimie Thompson 1.15 2000-03

5. Kristen Casey 1.18 2005-08

6. Katie Jo Swanson 1.24 2009-12

7. Keelan Terrell 1.27 2019-23

8. Danielle Rice 1.36 2013-14

9. Lori Kwapiszeski 1.37 1989-90

10. Mary Libert 1.38 1993-96

- Alyssa Zalac 1.44 2024-Present

Goalkeeper Minutes Played

1. Jaimie Thompson 6,815 2000-03

2. Keelan Terrell 6,062 2019-23

3. Denise Zaver 5,287 1990-93

4. Kristen Casey 5,180 2005-08

5. Maggie Phelan 5,058 1997-00

6. Mary Libert 4,883 1993-96

7. Katie Jo Swanson 3,329 2009-12

8. Danielle Rice 3,303 2013-14

9. Valerie Zimmerer 3,012 2003-06

10. Alyssa Zalac 2,873 2024-Present

Goalkeeper Shutouts (indicates shared shutout)

1. Jaimie Thompson 24 (2) 2000-03

Denise Zaver 24 (8) 1990-93

3. Alicia Montgomery 22 (0) 2008-11

4. Kristen Casey 18 (0) 2005-08

Mary Libert 18 (6) 1993-96

6. Keelan Terrell 17 (0) 2019-23

Maggie Phelan 17 (6) 1997-00

8. Valerie Zimmerer 10 (3) 2003-06

Lori Kwapiszeski 10 (8) 1989-90

10. Katie Sullivan 9 (0) 2018-20

Meghan Coleman 9(6) 1994-97

- Alyssa Zalac 7 (1) 2024-Present

Return to the BIG EAST Tournament Paved on the Road

Creighton is 2-1-1 in BIG EAST road matches this season but have only one more very important opportunity at Butler to collect points down the stretch of BIG EAST play.

If Creighton wants to reach its goal of making the BIG EAST Tournament, they will need to find a positive result at Butler on Saturday night.

Should the Jays pull out a win at Butler on Saturday, it will mark the first time that Creighton has recorded three league road wins since 2001 when the Bluejays went 3-1-0 on the road in MVC play.

Competing in the Bluejays' 13th season in the BIG EAST, Creighton has a combined road record of 15-35-10 in conference play, which includes a 1-0 shutout win over Villanova, a 3-3 draw at Providence and a 2-1 win at DePaul this fall.

Creighton's success on the road in league action has proved dividend in the past, earning bids to the BIG EAST Tournament in both 2022 and 2024.

Creighton's BIG EAST Record on the road

2013: 2-2-1

2014: 1-2-1

2015: 1-4-0

2016: 0-4-0

2017: 0-3-2

2018: 1-3-0

2019: 1-1-3

2020: 2-2-0

2021: 0-5-0

2022: 2-2-1

2023: 1-3-1

2024: 2-3-0

2025: 2-1-1

Home Sweet Home

Creighton's in its 23rd season of playing home matches inside the friendly confines of Morrison Stadium, owning a 2-3-2 record this season.

Since opening in 2003, Creighton owns a 120-66-30 (.625) record at Morrison Stadium, including a 58-41-16 mark at home since joining the BIG EAST in 2013 and a 20-32-6 record in home league matches.

Last season, the Bluejays finished with a 5-2-2 record at home, while hosting the opening round of the BIG EAST Tournament for the first time in program history.

Most Win in Morrison Stadium in a Season

Year Wins Overall Home Record

1. 2010 9 9-1-2

2. 2009 8 8-2-2

2008 8 8-2-1

2005 8 8-1-1

5. 2015 7 7-4-0

2007 7 7-2-1

7. 2022 6 6-1-3

2019 6 6-4-0

2016 6 6-2-2

2013 6 6-4-0

2006 6 6-5-0

12. 2024 5 5-2-2

Some Loyal Fans

Since Jimmy Walker took over prior to the 2024 season, Creighton has seen its attendance numbers climb to new heights.

Creighton fans have shown out in a big way through the first seven home matches this season. The Bluejays rank ninth nationally in average home attendance (1,772) and 15th in total home attendance (12,405) through 10 weeks of the season.

Creighton has hosted three of the top 10 largest crowds in program history, including a program record 3,985 fans for the first Kicks for a Cure match on Wednesday and now the second largest crowd of 3,673 for its annual Socctoberfest match against No. 13 Arkansas on Sept. 5.

This year Creighton has attracted 12,405 total fans, marking the first time in program history Creighton has hosted more than 10,000 fans in a season. In addition, the 1,772 fans per home match would be the most in a single season ever.

Last fall, Creighton averaged 1,024 fans per home match, its highest average home attendance in a single season in program history after attracting 9,218 total spectators into Morrison Stadium. The Bluejays finished the season rank 36th nationally in average home attendance (1,024) and 43rd in total home attendance (9,218).

Below is a list of the average attendance leaders during the 2025 season (as of Oct. 20), as well as the largest home single season attendance marks in program history.

NCAA Average Attendance Top-10 (As of 10/16)

Rk. Team Games Total Avg

1. South Carolina 8 33,050 4,131

2. BYU 8 28,319 3,540

3. Tennessee 7 20,556 2,937

4. Texas A&M 9 20,823 2,314

5. Iowa 9 18,685 2,076

6. Arkansas 8 15,829 1,979

7. North Carolina 8 15,556 1,945

8. Michigan State 10 19,389 1,939

9. Creighton 7 12,405 1,772

10. Utah Valley 8 12,600 1,575

Creighton's Single Season Home Attendance Totals

Rk. Year Games Total Avg.

1. 2025 7 12,405 1,772

2. 2019 10 9,308 931

3. 2024 9 9,218 1,024

4. 2006 11 7,603 691

5. 2009 12 7,371 614

6. 2004 10 7,281 728

7. 2005 10 7,195 720

8. 2023 9 6,473 719

9. 2016 10 6,399 640

10. 2007 10 6,324 632

Lucky Three

Creighton posted a 3-3 draw at Providence last Saturday, marking the fourth time this season Creighton has scored three or more goals in a match.

The 3-3 draw with the Friars also marked the first time Creighton has netted three goals in a match on the road in conference play since defeating Seton Hall, 3-2, in overtime back on Oct. 8, 2015.

Additionally, Creighton has now posted a result in 93 consecutive matches when scoring three or more goals, dating back to a 4-3 setback at Pacific on Sept. 15, 2002.

Overall, Creighton is an impressive 165-2-4 all-time when scoring three or more goals, an astonishing .977 winning percentage.

Balanced Attack

Creighton has scored a total of 22 goals on 18 assists through 15 games this season. Those 22 goals have come in a variety of ways as 12 different Bluejays have found the back of the net.

Graduate student Ariana Mondiri leads the way with five goals, including three via penalty kicks, while Anna Bragg and Jalen Chaney have netted three goals of their own. Mallory Connealy has also contributed two goals this fall.

In addition, 12 different Bluejays have dished out an assist this fall, with Mondiri leading the way with three helpers.

Creighton's 12 different goal scorers this season are its most in a season since the Jays had 12 different goal scorers in 2023.

A String of Firsts

A surge in the attacking third over the last five weeks has seen Creighton produce a balanced attack along the front line.

This season, Creighton has had eight different players score the first goal of their collegiate careers. Junior Ella Luna netted the first goal of the season against Oklahoma on Aug. 14, while Jalen Chaney, Olivia Duray, Tori Gillis, Clara Kulick, Kennedy Moore, Kendal Radke and Olivia Sides all scored their first career goals since the start of September.

In addition, Savanna Solomon, Sides, Sarah Hyde, Jess Torres, Chaney and Ella Offer have all dished out the first assists of their careers in recent weeks.

Scoring First Yields Success

Scoring first in soccer has its advantages and that has proved to be the difference for the Bluejays this season. Creighton is 3-0-1 this season when scoring first, but 2-7-2 when the opponent finds the back of the net first, with its two wins coming against Omaha (Sept. 10) and DePaul (Oct. 18).

Additionally, CU is 2-0-1 when leading at the break, 2-1-1 when trailing at halftime and 1-6-1 when tied at the break this season.

Last season Creighton had tremendous success when scoring the first goal of the match. The Bluejays went 7-2-1 when scoring first, but 1-5-0 when the opponent found the back of the net first. The Bluejays were also 0-0-1 in scoreless draws.

Since joining the BIG EAST in 2013, Creighton owns a 71-13-14 when finding the back of the net first. However, the Bluejays are 21-88-10 when the opponent scores first and 0-0-8 in scoreless draws.

Category 2025 Walker Era

Creighton scores first 3-0-1 10-2-2

Opponent scores first 2-7-2 3-11-2

Scoreless ties 0-0-0 0-0-1

Scores 1 Goal 1-3-1 4-5-1

Scores 2 Goals 2-0-0 5-1-1

Scores 3+ Goals 2-0-2 4-0-2

Opponent Scores 1 Goal 2-3-1 6-4-1

Opponent Scores 2 Goals 1-2-0 1-6-1

Opponent Scores 3+ Goals 0-2-2 0-3-2

Leading at halftime 2-0-1 6-1-2

Trailing at halftime 2-1-1 3-4-1

Tied at halftime 1-6-1 4-9-2

Bluejay Defense is the Key

Defense has been a focal point for Creighton over the past decade and with that the Bluejays have developed a pattern for the Bluejays over the course of the last two years.

Over the course of the first 15 matches this season, Creighton is 4-3-1 when holding its opponent to one goal or less, but 1-4-2 when allowing two goals or more goals with its lone win coming on Sept. 10 against Omaha.

Finishing last season with an 8-7-2 overall record, Creighton owned an 8-2-1 record when its defense held its opponents to one goal or less with five shutouts, but if the defense allowed two goals or more goals, CU went 0-5-1.

Since joining the BIG EAST in 2013, Creighton owns an impressive 79-27-25 record when holding its opponents to one goal or less, collecting 54 shutouts in the process. CU, however, is 13-74-7 when allowing two or more goals in a match.

Creighton's Record When Allowing...

Year 1 or less goals 2 or more goals

2013 7-1-1 2-7-0

2014 8-2-2 2-4-0

2015 8-1-0 2-9-0

2016 6-1-2 3-5-0

2017 4-3-2 0-8-1

2018 6-1-1 0-9-0

2019 6-4-2 2-3-1

2020 4-2-0 0-4-0

2021 7-4-2 0-6-0

2022 8-1-8 0-3-0

2023 3-2-3 1-7-2

2024 8-2-1 0-5-1

2025 4-3-1 1-4-2

Totals 79-27-25 13-74-7

Scoring Two Works Almost Everytime

It would stand to reason that scoring goals increases a team's chances of winning. For the Bluejays, that is most certainly the case.

Since the program began in 1989, Creighton owns a 281-23-15 all-time record when scoring two or more goals in a match, including a 4-0-2 record this season. On the flip side, the Bluejays are 47-260-52 when being held to fewer than two goals.

Additionally, the Bluejays are 74-8-6 when scoring two or more goals and 15-93-24 when netting fewer than two goals since joining the BIG EAST in 2013.

Bringing the Physicality

Over the course of the last few years there is one portion of the game that Creighton is not shy to bring, and that is the physicality.

Through 15 matches this season, Creighton has racked up 196 fouls and a total of 24 yellow cards. The Bluejays 13.07 fouls per game are tied for the fourth-most in the country while its 24 yellow cards are tied for the ninth most in the NCAA this year.

During the Bluejays' 2-1 win over Kansas City on Aug. 17, Creighton was called for 26 fouls over the course of the match. The Bluejays 26 fouls were its most in a single match since being called for 27 fouls at Iowa State last season.

On the flip side, Creighton played its cleanest match in over four years on Aug. 31 at #3 Duke. The Jays were whistled for just one foul in its match against the Blue Devils, its fewest fouls in a match since also be called for one foul against St. John's back on Oct. 24, 2021.

In 17 matches last fall, Creighton's racked up 258 fouls, leading the country with 15.18 fouls per match. In addition, the Bluejays were cautioned with 29 yellow cards, tied for the 12th most nationally.

Creighton's 29 yellow cards last season were the most in a single season since at least the 2000 season. Just four years ago, the Bluejays were booked for six yellow cards, ranking 301st out of 335 teams in Division I.

Year FPG Yellow Cards

2025 13.07 (T-4th) 24 (T-9th)

2024 15.18 (1st) 29 (T-12th)

2023 11.28 (33rd) 12 (209th)

2022 9.85 (118th) 9 (278th)

2021 9.17 (169th) 6 (301st)

2020 10.70 (48th) 4 (215th)

2019 11.56 (39th) 17 (41st)

2018 8.94 (171st) 10 (155th)

PK Knowledge

Coming at a rarity, Creighton has earned four penalty kicks this season on fouls/handballs inside the 18-yard box. Each of the last two penalty kicks the Bluejays have earned allowed the Jays to deliver equalizing goals.

Graduate Ariana Mondiri has been pure on three of the four PK attempts this season, delivering the game-winner in the Bluejays 2-1 win over Kansas City (Aug. 17) and the equalizing goals in the Jays' 3-2 win over Omaha (Sept. 10) and CU's 1-1 draw against Marquette. Sophomore Jalen Chaney was also perfect on her lone PK attempt, delivering the game-winner in the Bluejays' 2-1 win at DePaul (Oct. 18).

Creighton's four penalty kick goals this season are its most in a single season since going 4-for-4 back in 2021.

Including postseason shootout PK attempt, current members of the Bluejays squad are 8-12 on penalty kick attempts.

Creighton - Penalty Kick Conversions

Name '25 '24 '23 '22 '21 Total

Abigail Santana - - - - 1-1 1-1

Ariana Mondiri 3-4 - - - 2-4 5-8

Brynn Gardner - 0-1 1-1 - - 1-2

Jalen Chaney 1-1 - - - - 1-1

Scoring in Bunches

A slow start to the season offensively, quickly shifted gears as Creighton scored 13 goals over six matches in the month of September, including a season-high four goals against South Dakota (Sept. 14).

The Bluejays four goals against South Dakota on Sept. 14, marked the first time CU has scored four goals in a match since defeating North Dakota, 4-1, in 2022. It also marked the first time Creighton posted shutout when scoring four or more goals since cruising past Seton Hall, 4-0, in 2016.

In addition, Creighton overcame back-to-back 2-0 halftime deficits with three second half goals against No. 13 Arkansas (Sept. 5) and Omaha (Sept. 10), marking the first time since 2014 that the Jays have scored three or more goals in three straight matches.

Must Be The Fall Air

After notching just three goals in the first five matches of the season in August, the Jays have broken free netting 19 goals throughout the month of September and October thus far.

After dropping a 1-0 decision on the road at #3 Duke, Creighton posted results in five of their next six matches (3-1-2), scoring 13 goals in the process. In addition, CU has scored six goals while picking up results against Providence and DePaul in October.

Below is the number of goals scored each month by Creighton this season.

Month Goals Record

August 3 1-4-0

September 13 3-1-2

October 6 1-2-1 (2 Matches left)

Battled Tested Bluejays

Ranked as one of the toughest non-conference schedules in the country, Creighton has had its work cut out for them this season as they have faced a grueling slate.

Creighton has played the 29th toughest schedule thus far this season, with its 15 opponents combining for a 110-65-37 record against opponents that are not Creighton. CU opened the season with four of its first six matches against Power 4 opponents in Oklahoma, Iowa State, No. 3 Duke and No. 13 Arkansas.

With a 5-7-3 record this fall, Creighton has an opportunity to gain some momentum down the stretch as their three remaining opponents have a combined record of 10-19-14 through play on Oct. 19.

Team (RPI Rank, 10/20) W-L-T (10/20) CU's Result

Oklahoma (41) 10-3-4 L, 1-2

Kansas City (178) 8-6-2 W, 2-1

Iowa State (103) 4-7-3 L, 0-1

Western Michigan (39) 11-3-1 L, 0-2

Duke (10) 9-3-1 L, 0-1

Arkansas (21) 8-3-4 T, 3-3

Omaha (241) 5-7-4 W, 3-2

South Dakota (225) 6-4-6 W, 4-0

Georgetown (16) 12-2-2 L, 1-3

Villanova (115) 9-6-0 W, 1-0

Marquette (144) 6-5-4 T, 1-1

Xavier (32) 12-2-2 L, 1-2

UConn (40) 9-3-3 L, 0-1

Providence (132) 4-6-3 T, 3-3

DePaul (210) 4-10-1 W, 2-1

Seton Hall (265) 3-7-5 -

Butler (151) 5-4-5 -

St. John's (237) 2-8-4 -

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Players Mentioned

Anna Bragg

Jalen Chaney

Mallory Connealy

Stella Downing

Olivia Duray

Brynn Gardner

Tori Gillis

Sarah Hyde

Clara Kulick

Ella Luna

Ariana Mondiri

Kennedy Moore

Ella Offer

Kendal Radke

Abigail Santana

Olivia Sides

Savanna Solomon

Jess Torres

Alyssa Zalac

Women's Soccer Hosts Seton Hall, Visits Butler in Key BIG EAST Matchups

Next Event

Players Mentioned

Anna Bragg

Jalen Chaney

Mallory Connealy

Stella Downing

Olivia Duray

Brynn Gardner

Tori Gillis

Sarah Hyde

Clara Kulick

Ella Luna

Ariana Mondiri

Kennedy Moore

Ella Offer

Kendal Radke

Abigail Santana

Olivia Sides

Savanna Solomon

Jess Torres

Alyssa Zalac

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