Sunday, August 22
Omaha, Neb.
1:00 PM
Creighton University
2-0-0, 0-0-0
2
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Drake
0-1-1, 0-0-0
1
2
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Drake
0
0
0
Creighton
1
1
2
Women's Soccer Posts 2-0 Shutout Win Over Drake
8/22/2021 4:16:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Omaha, Neb. -- The Creighton women's soccer team delivered one goal in each frame to dispose of Drake, 2-0, on Sunday, Aug. 22.
With the win the Bluejays moved to 2-0-0 on the season, while Drake fell to 0-1-1.
Creighton return to the pitch on Thursday, Aug. 26 as the Bluejays face their first road match at Tulsa. The contest will be available on ESPN+ with an 8:00 pm kickoff.
The Bluejays took a 1-0 lead by taking advantage of a Drake miscue. Sophomore Renée Pountney and junior Cristina Garriga took advantage of a slowly played pass back to goalkeeper Kelsie Stone, Pountney charged the ball to force Stone to pop the ball up. Garriga took advantage by lofting a shot from 40 yards away just inside the goal.
Creighton added to its advantage early in the second half as freshman Maddie Radke found fellow freshman Abigail Santana in space along the right side of the box. The Iowa native beat a pair of defenders for a open look against Stone. Santana's shot beat Stone, giving her two goals in two matches.
The Bluejays out paced the Bulldogs offensively with 22 shots to just eight for Drake. Creighton also held the advantage on corners, 8-2.
With the win the Bluejays moved to 2-0-0 on the season, while Drake fell to 0-1-1.
Creighton return to the pitch on Thursday, Aug. 26 as the Bluejays face their first road match at Tulsa. The contest will be available on ESPN+ with an 8:00 pm kickoff.
The Bluejays took a 1-0 lead by taking advantage of a Drake miscue. Sophomore Renée Pountney and junior Cristina Garriga took advantage of a slowly played pass back to goalkeeper Kelsie Stone, Pountney charged the ball to force Stone to pop the ball up. Garriga took advantage by lofting a shot from 40 yards away just inside the goal.
Creighton added to its advantage early in the second half as freshman Maddie Radke found fellow freshman Abigail Santana in space along the right side of the box. The Iowa native beat a pair of defenders for a open look against Stone. Santana's shot beat Stone, giving her two goals in two matches.
The Bluejays out paced the Bulldogs offensively with 22 shots to just eight for Drake. Creighton also held the advantage on corners, 8-2.
Team Stats
DRAKE
CU
Goals
0
2
Shots
8
22
Shots on Goal
3
11
Saves
9
3
Corners
2
8
Fouls
10
16
Scoring Plays
Garriga, Cristina (1)
Assisted By: Pountney, Renee
GOAL by CU Garriga, Cristina (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Pountney, Renee, goal number 1 for season.
21:15
Santana, Abigail (2)
Assisted By: Radke, Madison
GOAL by CU Santana, Abigail, Assist by Radke, Madison, goal number 2 for season.
51:51
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
5
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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