Women's Soccer Welcomes Evansville in MVC Match
10/7/2010 10:54:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Game 14 - Saturday, October 9
Evansville (3-7-1, 0-1-0)
vs. Creighton (9-2-2, 2-0-0)
Morrison Stadium
Omaha, Neb.
3:30 p.m.
Series: UE leads 14-10-1
Evansville (3-7-1, 0-1-0)
vs. Creighton (9-2-2, 2-0-0)
Morrison Stadium
Omaha, Neb.
3:30 p.m.
Series: UE leads 14-10-1
Scouting the Bluejays
The Jays have their goals set to reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 2007 season. Creighton has 17 letterwinners back from last year's team and returns six starters, including MVC Freshman of the Year Brittney Neumann, and MVC First-team All Conference players Emily Orbell and Kelly Connolly and MVC Second-Team All Conference goalkeeper Alicia Montgomery. The Jays currently sit at 9-2-2 overall and are on a seven match winning streak, outscoring their opponents 22-5. The streak includes wins over South Dakota (4-1), Weber State (1-0), Wyoming (6-2), Cal State Fullerton (3-0), UMKC (3-0) and MVC foes Indiana State (2-0) and Northern Iowa (3-2). The streak is the longest the Jays have put together since they won 10 in a row in 1994. Creighton has six shutouts on the season, with goalkeepers Alicia Montgomery putting up three and Katie Jo Swanson earning two, to go along with one combined team shutout. Neumann currently leads the team in goals scored with six, giving her 13 career goals. Andrea Zuniga and Erin Gunther have each added five goals as well. Orbell is again leading the team in assists (6) and has also scored two goals, including the match winner against UMKC. Creighton is averaging 14.5 shots per match and 2.38 goals. Swanson and Montgomery have split time in the net and have a combined 0.74 goals against average on the year.
The Jays have their goals set to reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 2007 season. Creighton has 17 letterwinners back from last year's team and returns six starters, including MVC Freshman of the Year Brittney Neumann, and MVC First-team All Conference players Emily Orbell and Kelly Connolly and MVC Second-Team All Conference goalkeeper Alicia Montgomery. The Jays currently sit at 9-2-2 overall and are on a seven match winning streak, outscoring their opponents 22-5. The streak includes wins over South Dakota (4-1), Weber State (1-0), Wyoming (6-2), Cal State Fullerton (3-0), UMKC (3-0) and MVC foes Indiana State (2-0) and Northern Iowa (3-2). The streak is the longest the Jays have put together since they won 10 in a row in 1994. Creighton has six shutouts on the season, with goalkeepers Alicia Montgomery putting up three and Katie Jo Swanson earning two, to go along with one combined team shutout. Neumann currently leads the team in goals scored with six, giving her 13 career goals. Andrea Zuniga and Erin Gunther have each added five goals as well. Orbell is again leading the team in assists (6) and has also scored two goals, including the match winner against UMKC. Creighton is averaging 14.5 shots per match and 2.38 goals. Swanson and Montgomery have split time in the net and have a combined 0.74 goals against average on the year.
Recent Results
Indiana State – Creighton used goals from Brittney Neumann and Lauren Cingoranelli in the second half of the match to win the first conference match of the 2010 season 2-0 in Terre Haute, Ind. The Jays played a very physical battle, working hard to score the two goals, and improve their win streak to six matches, the first time that has happened since 2002. Neumann scored the first goal of the match in the 69th minute, after stealing the ball from a Sycamore player and driving down the field. She shot and scored from 10 yards out. Cingoranelli's goal was very similar, as she stole the ball from the defense, made a spin move around her defender, and scored from 10 yards out. Creighton took 11 shots on the day while Indiana State had nine. Alicia Montgomery got the win, earning her third shutout of the season.
Indiana State – Creighton used goals from Brittney Neumann and Lauren Cingoranelli in the second half of the match to win the first conference match of the 2010 season 2-0 in Terre Haute, Ind. The Jays played a very physical battle, working hard to score the two goals, and improve their win streak to six matches, the first time that has happened since 2002. Neumann scored the first goal of the match in the 69th minute, after stealing the ball from a Sycamore player and driving down the field. She shot and scored from 10 yards out. Cingoranelli's goal was very similar, as she stole the ball from the defense, made a spin move around her defender, and scored from 10 yards out. Creighton took 11 shots on the day while Indiana State had nine. Alicia Montgomery got the win, earning her third shutout of the season.
Northern Iowa - The Jays fell behind in just the eighth minute of the match, but then scored the next three goals and held off a UNI comeback to win 3-2 in Waterloo, Iowa. Erin Gunther put the Jays on the board first when she scored in the 11th minute, her fifth goal of the season. Creighton added another goal in the first half, when Brittney Neumann netted a rebound of Andrea Zuniga's shot that hit off the post. The goal gave Neumann a team high six goals on the season and Zuniga three assists. The Jays scored once more in the match when Macy Mauer scored her second goal of the season off a Neumann assist. Creighton surrendered one additional goal to the Panthers, but held on to get the win. Alicia Montgomery played all 90 minutes in goal, recording four saves and allowing two goals.
Sizing Up the Competition
Evansville – The Purple Aces return 12 letterwinners and seven starters from a team that went 5-13-0 overall and 2-4-0 in the MVC in 2009. While the team is young, head coach Krista McKendree looked to add depth with the addition of a few new players, while mixing in the experience of the returners. Evansville is currently 3-7-1 on the season and 0-1-0 in the MVC. The team averages 8.3 shots per match and scores an average of 0.91 goals per match. They also have a combined 1.58 goals against average, allowing 18 goals on the season. Leading the offensive charge for the Purple Aces is Breanna Beine with three goals and seven points. Sophomore goalkeeper Chaviel Harrison has started all 11 matches in the goal, and has a 1.50goals against average. UE took on Murray State in a nonconference match on Wednesday, coming out on top 2-0. Casey Kartwright and Stephanie Thompson each scored in the match.
Evansville – The Purple Aces return 12 letterwinners and seven starters from a team that went 5-13-0 overall and 2-4-0 in the MVC in 2009. While the team is young, head coach Krista McKendree looked to add depth with the addition of a few new players, while mixing in the experience of the returners. Evansville is currently 3-7-1 on the season and 0-1-0 in the MVC. The team averages 8.3 shots per match and scores an average of 0.91 goals per match. They also have a combined 1.58 goals against average, allowing 18 goals on the season. Leading the offensive charge for the Purple Aces is Breanna Beine with three goals and seven points. Sophomore goalkeeper Chaviel Harrison has started all 11 matches in the goal, and has a 1.50goals against average. UE took on Murray State in a nonconference match on Wednesday, coming out on top 2-0. Casey Kartwright and Stephanie Thompson each scored in the match.
Following the Jays
Follow all your favorite Bluejay soccer action at www.gocreighton.com. Live stats and live video will be provided for the home MVC match against the Evansville Purple Aces. Just click on the links provided on the Creighton home page.
Follow all your favorite Bluejay soccer action at www.gocreighton.com. Live stats and live video will be provided for the home MVC match against the Evansville Purple Aces. Just click on the links provided on the Creighton home page.
Series History
Evansville - The Purple Aces lead the series 14-10-1 through all the meetings between the two schools dating back to the first match on Oct. 23, 1994 (a 2-0 Bluejay victory). Creighton is just 2-4-0 over the Purple Aces while playing in Omaha. Last season, Creighton traveled to Evansville on October 29, winning 4-1 on the Purple Aces home turf. The two teams turned around and played the first round of the MVC Conference in Omaha on November 1, a 1-0 Bluejay victory.
Evansville - The Purple Aces lead the series 14-10-1 through all the meetings between the two schools dating back to the first match on Oct. 23, 1994 (a 2-0 Bluejay victory). Creighton is just 2-4-0 over the Purple Aces while playing in Omaha. Last season, Creighton traveled to Evansville on October 29, winning 4-1 on the Purple Aces home turf. The two teams turned around and played the first round of the MVC Conference in Omaha on November 1, a 1-0 Bluejay victory.
National Numbers
Creighton has put together some impressive numbers this season, leading the conference and now making it onto the national top 30 lists. Alicia Montgomery avd Emily Orbell both made the charts individually, Montgomery in 29th with a .865 save percentage, and Orbell in a tie for 24th with six assists on the season. The Jays as a team are ranked in a tie for 23rd in scoring offense with 2.38 goals per match, and tied for 26th in win-loss-tie percentage with 0.769. All results are through matches played up to October 3.
Creighton has put together some impressive numbers this season, leading the conference and now making it onto the national top 30 lists. Alicia Montgomery avd Emily Orbell both made the charts individually, Montgomery in 29th with a .865 save percentage, and Orbell in a tie for 24th with six assists on the season. The Jays as a team are ranked in a tie for 23rd in scoring offense with 2.38 goals per match, and tied for 26th in win-loss-tie percentage with 0.769. All results are through matches played up to October 3.
Hit Her in Stride
Brittney Neumann has scored a goal in three of the last five Bluejay matches, including two goals in a 6-2 victory over Wyoming. She has scored in both of the Valley matches thus far, with the game winner against Indiana State (2-0 Creighton victory). Neumann has also recorded an assist in two of the last three matches, bringing her total to four.
Brittney Neumann has scored a goal in three of the last five Bluejay matches, including two goals in a 6-2 victory over Wyoming. She has scored in both of the Valley matches thus far, with the game winner against Indiana State (2-0 Creighton victory). Neumann has also recorded an assist in two of the last three matches, bringing her total to four.
On A Roll
Creighton has won seven matches in a row, with victories at South Dakota (4-1), at Weber State (1-0), and at Morrison Stadium over Wyoming (6-2), Cal State Fullerton (3-0) and UMKC (3-0). Creighton has won both MVC matches this season - a 2-0 victory over Indiana State and a 3-2 win over the Panthers of Northern Iowa. The Jays won the first four matches of the 2008 season and had a four match win-streak from Sept. 6 through Sept. 13 last year. The last time the Jays won five matches in a row was 2002, when they won six in a row. The all-time Bluejay record sits at 10 matches in a row, set in 1994. That team finished the season 14-4-0 under then head coach Cathy Klein.
Creighton has won seven matches in a row, with victories at South Dakota (4-1), at Weber State (1-0), and at Morrison Stadium over Wyoming (6-2), Cal State Fullerton (3-0) and UMKC (3-0). Creighton has won both MVC matches this season - a 2-0 victory over Indiana State and a 3-2 win over the Panthers of Northern Iowa. The Jays won the first four matches of the 2008 season and had a four match win-streak from Sept. 6 through Sept. 13 last year. The last time the Jays won five matches in a row was 2002, when they won six in a row. The all-time Bluejay record sits at 10 matches in a row, set in 1994. That team finished the season 14-4-0 under then head coach Cathy Klein.
Put Her Name in the Books
Bluejay junior Alicia Montgomery is set to have her name all over the record books when she leaves Creighton. After a record setting season last year (with 11 team shutouts and a 0.60 goals against average as a team), she sits at third in goals against average in a season (0.58 in 2009) and tied for second in shutouts in a season (eight in 2009). She is also the current goals against average career leader, with a 0.54 gaa right now. Montgomery needs just five more shutouts to make it on the top five list for career shutouts, as well as needing 84 saves over the next season and a half to get on the all time career save list.
Bluejay junior Alicia Montgomery is set to have her name all over the record books when she leaves Creighton. After a record setting season last year (with 11 team shutouts and a 0.60 goals against average as a team), she sits at third in goals against average in a season (0.58 in 2009) and tied for second in shutouts in a season (eight in 2009). She is also the current goals against average career leader, with a 0.54 gaa right now. Montgomery needs just five more shutouts to make it on the top five list for career shutouts, as well as needing 84 saves over the next season and a half to get on the all time career save list.
She Wants the Ball
Andrea Zuniga has almost tripled her career output already this season - she had three career goals coming into the season and now sits at eight. Zuniga has taken at least two shots in each of the last six matches, taking a career high 10 shots against UMKC. She also has added two assists to her career total, now totaling three. Zuniga is tied for the lead on the team in goals (5) and second in points (12).
Andrea Zuniga has almost tripled her career output already this season - she had three career goals coming into the season and now sits at eight. Zuniga has taken at least two shots in each of the last six matches, taking a career high 10 shots against UMKC. She also has added two assists to her career total, now totaling three. Zuniga is tied for the lead on the team in goals (5) and second in points (12).
Neumann NotableLast years MVC Freshman of the year Brittney Neumann is turning on the jets after a slow statistical start, as both a goal scorer and disher. After going the first three matches of the season with no goals or assists, Neumann has scored or had an assist in six of the last nine matches, including the game winning goal in the 69th minute of the Indiana State victory. This puts her tied for first in goals scored (tied with Andrea Zuniga with five goals) and in first in points (13 points). Nemann had seven goals and six assists last season, leading the team in both categories.
See You in NovemberThere are seven teams that belong to the Missouri Valley Conference and compete in women's soccer. Six teams will make it to the conference tournament, which will be played October 31 (quarterfinals), November 5 (semi-finals at Morrison Stadium) and November 7 (finals at Morrison Stadium). Creighton and Evansville have met up nine times in the conference tournament since 1997, including four of the past five seasons. Creighton won last years opening round match-up 1-0 at Morrison Stadium. Overall, Evensville leads the post season match-ups 6-3-0.
MVC Success
After the 2-0 victory over Indiana State, the Jays are 9-3-2 all-time in Valley conference openers, including winning the last five in a row. A 2005, 3-1 loss at Illinois State is the last time the Jays fell in their opener. Creighton is 8-2-2 in conference openers under current head coach Bruce Erickson.
Valley Preseason Poll
This year's preseason Missouri Valley Conference coaches poll has Creighton finishing in second place. Last year's regular season champion Illinois State received the most points, 46, with the Jays receiving 37, just one point ahead of third place Missouri State. Evansville was picked fourth with 23 points, while Drake, Indiana State, and Northern Iowa rounded out the list with 19, 19 and 16 points, respectively.
Conference Tops
As a team the Jays are ranked top in the Missouri Valley Conference in goals against average (0.74), goals (31), goals per match (2.38), assists (18), shutouts (6), shots (188) and points (80). Brittney Neumann is first in shots (40 total, averaging 3.08 per match) and points (16), while Andrea Zuniga is third in points (13) and Erin Gunther is fourth with 12. Bluejay senior Emily Orbell is leading the conference with six assists. Gunther is also first in game-winning goals with three on the season.
A Little Efficiency
Creighton was outshot 34-21 in the matches with Wyoming (22-13) and Cal State Fullerton (12-8), but outscored their opponents 9-2. In the Wyoming match, Erin Gunther was a perfect two for two, taking two shots and scoring both, while Tara Bailey was one for one. In the Cal State Fullerton, both of Creighton's goal-scorers (Kelly Connolly and Lauren Cingoranelli) each took just one shot in the match.
Creighton was outshot 34-21 in the matches with Wyoming (22-13) and Cal State Fullerton (12-8), but outscored their opponents 9-2. In the Wyoming match, Erin Gunther was a perfect two for two, taking two shots and scoring both, while Tara Bailey was one for one. In the Cal State Fullerton, both of Creighton's goal-scorers (Kelly Connolly and Lauren Cingoranelli) each took just one shot in the match.
Putting up the Doughnuts
Creighton has shut out opponents in six of its thirteen matches, as well as both of the exhibition matches. Last season, the Jays recorded a school record 11 shutouts, including the first four matches of the season. In the past three years, the Jays have shut out their opponents in at least two out of the first four matches each season.
Creighton has shut out opponents in six of its thirteen matches, as well as both of the exhibition matches. Last season, the Jays recorded a school record 11 shutouts, including the first four matches of the season. In the past three years, the Jays have shut out their opponents in at least two out of the first four matches each season.
Bicentennial
Creighton head coach Bruce Erickson is approaching his 200th career win as a head coach. He needs just four wins in order to reach the milestone. Erickson sits at 196-151-29 overall (spanning 19 years at both Viterbo and Creighton) and holds a 126-90-23 record at Creighton.
Creighton head coach Bruce Erickson is approaching his 200th career win as a head coach. He needs just four wins in order to reach the milestone. Erickson sits at 196-151-29 overall (spanning 19 years at both Viterbo and Creighton) and holds a 126-90-23 record at Creighton.
In the Record Books
Senior Emily Orbell is working hard in the final season of her career to get her name into the record books. The midfielder's six assists this season has landed her in the fifth spot, all-time, in Creighton history for career assists. She is the current career leader in goals on the team with 18 and needs five more this year to make it into the top five all time in Creighton history. Orbell is also the active leader in assists (18) and points (54).
Senior Emily Orbell is working hard in the final season of her career to get her name into the record books. The midfielder's six assists this season has landed her in the fifth spot, all-time, in Creighton history for career assists. She is the current career leader in goals on the team with 18 and needs five more this year to make it into the top five all time in Creighton history. Orbell is also the active leader in assists (18) and points (54).
Fresh Start
Creighton has outscored opponents 19-5 in the first half of matches this season. The Jays are 8-0-0 this year when leading going into the halftime break. Overall, Creighton has outscored its opponents 31-10, outshooting them 188-157 in the 13 matches.
Creighton has outscored opponents 19-5 in the first half of matches this season. The Jays are 8-0-0 this year when leading going into the halftime break. Overall, Creighton has outscored its opponents 31-10, outshooting them 188-157 in the 13 matches.
Double Trouble
Three Bluejays, Erin Gunther, Brittney Neumann and Andrea Zuniga have each scored two goals in a match this season for the Jays. Zuniga recorded the double first, scoring both goals in the 4-1 win at South Dakota. Gunther and Neumann's double day each happened in the 6-2 victory over Wyoming. Last year four different Bluejays recorded double-goal matches, with Annemarie Hengel, Kyla Hoskins, Beth Fyles and Neumann each completing the feat at one point in the season.
Three Bluejays, Erin Gunther, Brittney Neumann and Andrea Zuniga have each scored two goals in a match this season for the Jays. Zuniga recorded the double first, scoring both goals in the 4-1 win at South Dakota. Gunther and Neumann's double day each happened in the 6-2 victory over Wyoming. Last year four different Bluejays recorded double-goal matches, with Annemarie Hengel, Kyla Hoskins, Beth Fyles and Neumann each completing the feat at one point in the season.
Clutch Performers
Erin Gunther, Andrea Zuniga, Emily Orbell, Kelly Connolly and Brittney Neumann have each scored game-winning goals this season. Gunther has three on the year, scoring in the 2-1 victory over Loyola Maryland, the 5-0 victory over Loyola Chicago and the 6-2 win over Wyoming. Zuniga has two, with her game-winners coming in the 4-1 victory at South Dakota and the 1-0 win at Weber State. Connolly recorded her only game-winner when she scored the first, and only needed goal, in the 3-0 victory over Cal State Fullerton. The game-winners were the first two in her career for Gunther, while the two for Zuniga give her a current career leading four. Connolly now has three game-winners, as scored four goals last season and two of them were game-winners. Orbell's game winner in the UMKC match gives her four career game winners. She had two her freshman season and one last year.
Erin Gunther, Andrea Zuniga, Emily Orbell, Kelly Connolly and Brittney Neumann have each scored game-winning goals this season. Gunther has three on the year, scoring in the 2-1 victory over Loyola Maryland, the 5-0 victory over Loyola Chicago and the 6-2 win over Wyoming. Zuniga has two, with her game-winners coming in the 4-1 victory at South Dakota and the 1-0 win at Weber State. Connolly recorded her only game-winner when she scored the first, and only needed goal, in the 3-0 victory over Cal State Fullerton. The game-winners were the first two in her career for Gunther, while the two for Zuniga give her a current career leading four. Connolly now has three game-winners, as scored four goals last season and two of them were game-winners. Orbell's game winner in the UMKC match gives her four career game winners. She had two her freshman season and one last year.
Streaking
The Jays have not let an opponent score three or more goals in 36 straight matches, dating back to Oct. 30, 2008. In the Oct. 25 match at Evansville, the Jays lost 5-2. Creighton was in jeopardy of losing the streak Sept. 7 at Morrison Stadium, when the Bison of North Dakota State scored two goals in the first half. A solid defensive line and hard work from goalkeeper Katie Jo Swanson helped to keep the streak in tact.
The Jays have not let an opponent score three or more goals in 36 straight matches, dating back to Oct. 30, 2008. In the Oct. 25 match at Evansville, the Jays lost 5-2. Creighton was in jeopardy of losing the streak Sept. 7 at Morrison Stadium, when the Bison of North Dakota State scored two goals in the first half. A solid defensive line and hard work from goalkeeper Katie Jo Swanson helped to keep the streak in tact.
Newbie Success
Freshman Lauren Cingoranelli has scored four goals this season while starting in ten of the twelve matches. The first goal of her career in the 5-0 victory over Loyola Chicago in the adidas Husker Classic while she scored her second in the 2-2 tie with North Dakota State, and her third in last weeks 3-0 win over Cal State Fullerton. The newest Bluejay, Kayla Nsien, who joined the team after the start of school, has already made an impact as she scored the first goal of her career in the 4-1 South Dakota victory and scored agian in the UMKC 3-0 victory. Nsien has played in seven matches and taken seven shots, with four shots on goal. Last season, Brittney Neumann ended her freshman campaign with seven goals and six assists. You have to go back to 2007 to find the next highest output as a freshman, when Emily Orbell scored six goals and had three assists.
Freshman Lauren Cingoranelli has scored four goals this season while starting in ten of the twelve matches. The first goal of her career in the 5-0 victory over Loyola Chicago in the adidas Husker Classic while she scored her second in the 2-2 tie with North Dakota State, and her third in last weeks 3-0 win over Cal State Fullerton. The newest Bluejay, Kayla Nsien, who joined the team after the start of school, has already made an impact as she scored the first goal of her career in the 4-1 South Dakota victory and scored agian in the UMKC 3-0 victory. Nsien has played in seven matches and taken seven shots, with four shots on goal. Last season, Brittney Neumann ended her freshman campaign with seven goals and six assists. You have to go back to 2007 to find the next highest output as a freshman, when Emily Orbell scored six goals and had three assists.
Broken Records
Sophomore goalkeeper Katie Jo Swanson had a busy day in the 6-2 victory over Wyoming Sept. 17 at Morrison Stadium. Swanson had 10 saves and gave up two goals. The 10 saves are the most by one Bluejay goalkeeper in a match since Jaimie Thompson had 10 saves at Iowa on Nov. 1, 2001.In the match Wednesday against UMKC, Emily Orbell and Andrea Zuniga broke the record for shots taken in a single match at Morrison Stadium. Each player took 10 shots, breaking the previous record of eight set by Marcy Gans in the 2007 season.
Sophomore goalkeeper Katie Jo Swanson had a busy day in the 6-2 victory over Wyoming Sept. 17 at Morrison Stadium. Swanson had 10 saves and gave up two goals. The 10 saves are the most by one Bluejay goalkeeper in a match since Jaimie Thompson had 10 saves at Iowa on Nov. 1, 2001.In the match Wednesday against UMKC, Emily Orbell and Andrea Zuniga broke the record for shots taken in a single match at Morrison Stadium. Each player took 10 shots, breaking the previous record of eight set by Marcy Gans in the 2007 season.
Coming Up Next
Creighton stays at home for another MVC match when they welcome the Drake Bulldogs to Morrison Stadium on Oct. 14 for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff. The Jays will then take on Cal State Bakersfield on senior day on Oct. 16. Creighton leads the Drake series 6-5-0. It will be the first meeting with Cal State Bakersfield. Stay connected with www.gocreighton.com for the latest information.
Creighton stays at home for another MVC match when they welcome the Drake Bulldogs to Morrison Stadium on Oct. 14 for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff. The Jays will then take on Cal State Bakersfield on senior day on Oct. 16. Creighton leads the Drake series 6-5-0. It will be the first meeting with Cal State Bakersfield. Stay connected with www.gocreighton.com for the latest information.
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