Saturday, October 24
Omaha, Neb.
7:00 PM
Creighton University
11-0-5, 3-0-3
5
vs
1
Butler
1-8-3, 1-2-2
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Creighton | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Photo by: Oliver Sorensen
10/24/2026 9:48:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Omaha, Neb. -- After three consecutive 1-1 draws, No. 8 Creighton Men's Soccer regained its offensive explosiveness with a 5-1 win over Butler on Saturday, October 24.
The win lifted the Bluejays to 11-0-5 on the season and 3-0-3 in BIG EAST action, while Butler fell to 1-8-3 overall and 1-2-2 in conference contests.
Creighton's goals came quickly, getting on the board at the 12-minute mark, sophomore Ayden Kokoszka sent in his seventh goal of the season. Kokoszka redirected the first of three assists on the evening from freshman Carter Derksen.
The second goal came in the 39th minute (38:59) as junior transfer Angel Lopez delivered his eighth goal of the season, courtesy of Derksen's second assist.
Creighton went right back to work early in the second half as fifth-year transfer Allan Juarez scored his fourth goal of the season, redirecting a pass from senior Edward Morales in the 49th minute (48:50).
Butler answered with a goal from Kiel Higginson in the 61st minute (60:25), redirecting a pass from Nacho De Miguel to cut the score to 3-1.
The Bluejay response came in the same minute (60:51) as junior Bautista Rossi notched his first goal of the season, giving the third assist of the evening to Derksen. Creighton's final goal came in with just over six minutes remaining (83:49). This time the tally came from freshman Jordan Igwenma, scoring off a long pass from junior defender Brian Edelman.
The Bluejay win, coupled with a Xavier loss, moved Creighton in sole possession of first place in the Midwest Division. Undefeated through 16 matches, this is the second longest stretch to begin a season in school history, The Bluejays are also one of only two team, joining No.1 SMU, remaining undefeated squads in Division I.
Creighton returns to the pitch on Friday, October 30 at No. 2 Georgetown at 5:00 pm on ESPN+.
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The win lifted the Bluejays to 11-0-5 on the season and 3-0-3 in BIG EAST action, while Butler fell to 1-8-3 overall and 1-2-2 in conference contests.
Creighton's goals came quickly, getting on the board at the 12-minute mark, sophomore Ayden Kokoszka sent in his seventh goal of the season. Kokoszka redirected the first of three assists on the evening from freshman Carter Derksen.
The second goal came in the 39th minute (38:59) as junior transfer Angel Lopez delivered his eighth goal of the season, courtesy of Derksen's second assist.
Creighton went right back to work early in the second half as fifth-year transfer Allan Juarez scored his fourth goal of the season, redirecting a pass from senior Edward Morales in the 49th minute (48:50).
Butler answered with a goal from Kiel Higginson in the 61st minute (60:25), redirecting a pass from Nacho De Miguel to cut the score to 3-1.
The Bluejay response came in the same minute (60:51) as junior Bautista Rossi notched his first goal of the season, giving the third assist of the evening to Derksen. Creighton's final goal came in with just over six minutes remaining (83:49). This time the tally came from freshman Jordan Igwenma, scoring off a long pass from junior defender Brian Edelman.
The Bluejay win, coupled with a Xavier loss, moved Creighton in sole possession of first place in the Midwest Division. Undefeated through 16 matches, this is the second longest stretch to begin a season in school history, The Bluejays are also one of only two team, joining No.1 SMU, remaining undefeated squads in Division I.
Creighton returns to the pitch on Friday, October 30 at No. 2 Georgetown at 5:00 pm on ESPN+.
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BU
CU
Goals
1
5
Shots
7
20
Shots on Goal
4
11
Saves
6
3
Corners
7
5
Fouls
28
17
Scoring Plays
Ayden Kokoszka (7)
Assisted By: Carter Derksen
GOAL by CU Kokoszka, Ayden Assist by Derksen, Carter.
12:00
Angel Lopez (8)
Assisted By: Carter Derksen
GOAL by CU Lopez, Angel Assist by Derksen, Carter.
38:59
Allan Juarez (4)
Assisted By: Edward Morales
GOAL by CU Juarez, Allan Assist by Morales, Edward.
48:50
Kiel Higginson (1)
Assisted By: Nacho De Miguel
GOAL by BU Higginson, Kiel Assist by De Miguel, Nacho.
60:25
Bautista Rossi (1)
Assisted By: Carter Derksen
GOAL by CU Rossi, Bautista Assist by Derksen, Carter.
60:51
Jordan Igwenma (6)
Assisted By: Brian Edelman
GOAL by CU Igwenma, Jordan Assist by Edelman, Brian.
83:49
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
3
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
mid
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
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