Creighton University Athletics
Thursday, October 15
Cincinnati, Ohio
5:30 PM
Creighton University
at
#21 Xavier
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#5 Men's Soccer Faces Another Road Test at #21 Xavier
10/14/2026 6:20:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Cincinnati, Ohio -- Looking to close the regular season out strong, #5 Creighton Men's Soccer takes on #21 Xavier on Thursday, October 15 at 5:00 pm.
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Series History: Creighton Leads, 11-5-1
Creighton and Xavier have met 17 times previously, including eight times in Ohio. The Bluejays hold a 11-5-1 overall edge and a 4-3-0 advantage at Xavier. Creighton has claimed a win in the last two meetings both overall as well as the last two trips to Cincinnati. Over the last eight battles, Creighton holds a 6-2-0 edge.Â
Scouting #21 Xavier (8-0-3, 1-0-0 BIG EAST)
One of just four remaining undefeated teams in D1, Xavier's prowess must begin with its defense. The Musketeers have not allowed a goal in just under a month. Xavier's scoreless streak is 451:35 entering the match with the Bluejays. Throughout the season Xavier has eight shutouts and have allowed a total of four goals, two by Northwestern on Aug. 31. The Musketeers have allowed just one goal at home in 2026, that coming in the season opener against Purdue Fort Wayne.
The dominant defense overshadows a very strong offense that has delivered 24 goals in 11 matches. Three different Musketeers are tied for the team lead with three goals (Gerard Lorente, Okene Okeke and Nolan Brice). Meanwhile Alejandrp Silvestrini has five assists to lead that category.
Jonny Mennell has been dominant in goal with a 0.37 GAA in 967 minutes.
Scouting #5 Creighton (10-0-4, 2-0-2 BIG EAST)
Facing its second consecutive ranked team on the same road trip, Creighton and Xavier is a battle of the nation's best offense versus one of the best defenses.
Creighton's offense has been consistent and prolific this season with 41 goals, 46 assists and 128 points to lead the NCAA in each category. The Bluejays are 4-0-1 on the road, outscoring their opposition 14-5.
Creighton has three players in the top-50 in the NCAA in goals scored, led by 10 goals from senior defender Matthew Reed (fourth). Angel Lopez is 26th with seven goals, while Ayden Kokoszka ranks 49th with six goals.
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#5 Creighton at #21 Xavier
Thursday, October 15 @ 5:00 pm
ESPN+: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/ee93af0e-cf40-4389-8c50-fdbfbb82bf5b
Stat Link: https://creighton.statbroadcast.com
Thursday, October 15 @ 5:00 pm
ESPN+: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/ee93af0e-cf40-4389-8c50-fdbfbb82bf5b
Stat Link: https://creighton.statbroadcast.com
Series History: Creighton Leads, 11-5-1
Creighton and Xavier have met 17 times previously, including eight times in Ohio. The Bluejays hold a 11-5-1 overall edge and a 4-3-0 advantage at Xavier. Creighton has claimed a win in the last two meetings both overall as well as the last two trips to Cincinnati. Over the last eight battles, Creighton holds a 6-2-0 edge.Â
Scouting #21 Xavier (8-0-3, 1-0-0 BIG EAST)
One of just four remaining undefeated teams in D1, Xavier's prowess must begin with its defense. The Musketeers have not allowed a goal in just under a month. Xavier's scoreless streak is 451:35 entering the match with the Bluejays. Throughout the season Xavier has eight shutouts and have allowed a total of four goals, two by Northwestern on Aug. 31. The Musketeers have allowed just one goal at home in 2026, that coming in the season opener against Purdue Fort Wayne.
The dominant defense overshadows a very strong offense that has delivered 24 goals in 11 matches. Three different Musketeers are tied for the team lead with three goals (Gerard Lorente, Okene Okeke and Nolan Brice). Meanwhile Alejandrp Silvestrini has five assists to lead that category.
Jonny Mennell has been dominant in goal with a 0.37 GAA in 967 minutes.
Scouting #5 Creighton (10-0-4, 2-0-2 BIG EAST)
Facing its second consecutive ranked team on the same road trip, Creighton and Xavier is a battle of the nation's best offense versus one of the best defenses.
Creighton's offense has been consistent and prolific this season with 41 goals, 46 assists and 128 points to lead the NCAA in each category. The Bluejays are 4-0-1 on the road, outscoring their opposition 14-5.
Creighton has three players in the top-50 in the NCAA in goals scored, led by 10 goals from senior defender Matthew Reed (fourth). Angel Lopez is 26th with seven goals, while Ayden Kokoszka ranks 49th with six goals.
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