Women's Soccer Hosts DePaul In Pivotal Match On Thursday

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Creighton (8-2-5, 4-2-1 BE) looks to take another step closer to reaching their second BIG EAST Tournament in the past three seasons with a pivotal match against DePaul (3-11-0, 1-6-0 BE) on Thursday night.

The Bluejays and Blue Demons are scheduled to kickoff at 6:30 p.m. inside Morrison Stadium.

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Thursday's match vs. DePaul will feature both live stats and live video.

All Creighton home matches will have free live stats at http://creighton.statbroadcast.com.

Live video for Sunday's contests will be available on FloSports, with Jon Schriner and Josh Peterson on the call.

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Links to video and live stats will be provided on the Creighton Women's Soccer schedule page.

Updates will be provided during the match on Twitter (@CreightonWSoc).

Scouting Creighton (8-2-5, 4-2-1 BE)

Creighton is 8-2-5 overall this season, fourth in the BIG EAST with a 4-2-1 league mark and is coming off a critical win at Seton Hall last week.

The Bluejays opened the season with a program record eight match unbeaten streak and have set a new program record with their fifth tie of the season with a 1-1 draw at St. John's on Oct. 6.

The Bluejays only losses this season have come to Connecticut and then #23 Georgetown to open conference play. Creighton has not loss since, racking up wins over Marquette, Providence, Villanova, and Seton Hall.

On the offensive side of the pitch, five different Bluejays have found the back of the net three times this season, led by junior Hannah Luke. She paces the Bluejays with nine points on three goals and three assists, while junior Ariana Mondiri ranks second on the team with eight points on three goals and two assists.

Juniors Abigail Santana, Lara Kazandjian and senior Jenny Grissom have each touched the back of the net three times this season, while sophomore Azumi Manriki has contributed a pair of goals and three assists. Junior Maddie Radke and senior Aida Kardovic are also tied for the team lead with three assists.

In total, 11 different Bluejays have found the back of the net at least once this season as Creighton has scored 22 goals and dished out 18 assists, while out shooting their opponents 230-136.

Senior goalkeeper Keelan Terrell has missed the last two contests due to an arm injury but has recorded five shutouts while starting 13 matches in goal this season. She has played 1,169 minutes in between the posts ranking fifth in the BIG EAST with a 0.92 goals against average, allowing 12 goals. Terrell also ranks eighth in the league with 36 total saves.

Freshman Lisa Hall made her first start as a Bluejay and secured the first shutout of her career with one save in a 2-0 win over Villanova (Oct. 9) to earn a spot on the BIG EAST Honor Roll. She followed it up with a pair of saves in the Bluejays 2-1 win at Seton Hall on Oct. 13.

The Bluejays entered the 2022 season with 18 returning letterwinners from last season's squad that posted a 7-10-2 record. Creighton returns 11 players who started 10 or more matches in 2021.

Creighton was picked seventh in the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' Poll, while Kardovic was named to the Preseason All-BIG EAST team for the second straight season.

Head coach Ross Paule is in his eighth year at the helm of the Bluejays.

Scouting DePaul (3-11-0, 1-6-0 BE)

DePaul enters Thursday's contest with a 3-11-0 overall record and a 1-6-0 mark in the BIG EAST. The Blue Demons currently sit in 10th place in the league standings and need to win their remaining three games to have a chance of making the BIG EAST Tournament.

DePaul's three wins this season have come against UIC, Lindenwood and Seton Hall. The Blue Demons are coming off a 2-0 shutout win over the Pirates last Sunday in Chicago.

Sophomore Katie Godden paces the Blue Demons' and ranks second in the BIG EAST with 15 points on six goals and three assists.

Sophomore Susie Soderstrom, the sister of the BIG EAST Preseason Player of the Year Katie Soderstrom, has added nine points and ranks second on the team with four goals scored.

Graduate student Sydney Parker has netted two goals this season, while Kristin Boos, Freya Jupp and Beth Smith have each contributed a goal of their own.

In total, DePaul has found the back of the net 15 times this season. The Blue Demons have been out shot, 235-112, this season.

DePaul has had Mollie Eriksson and Elena Milam split time in goal this season. Eriksson has started 11 matches this season, ranking second in the BIG EAST with 64 saves. She has allowed 17 goals for a 1.85 goals against average, while Milam has started three matches and allowed 10 goals for a 2.11 goals against average.

DePaul was picked to finish ninth in the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' Poll. Head Coach Michele O'Brien is in her second season at the helm of DePaul.

Series History Against Blue Demons

Creighton and DePaul will meet for the 11th time in program history on Thursday night, with the Blue Demons holding an 8-2-0 edge in the all-time series.

Creighton and DePaul have split the last four matches, with each team winning the last two matches on their home field.

The Bluejays last win in the series came back on April 4, 2021, when Aida Kardovic buried a penalty kick and Lea Hoiness netted the game-winning goal in the 69th minute for the 2-1 win.

Creighton is 2-3 all-time against the Blue Demons in matches played inside Morrison Stadium.

Mondiri Nabs Second Spot on BIG EAST Honor Roll

Junior Ariana Mondiri nabbed a spot on the BIG EAST Honor Roll for the second time this season on Oct. 17.

Mondiri netted the game-winning goal in the 86th minute of the Bluejays 2-1 at Seton Hall on Oct. 13. It was Mondiri's third goal of the season, which is tied for the team lead.

Hall Shines in First Start, Delivering Shutout

Freshman Lisa Hall was shifting into the starting lineup on Sunday after an arm injury sidelined senior Keelan Terrell.

Hall stepped in to collect the only shot on frame by Villanova on the way to delivering the first shutout of her career.

Lisa Hall Earns Spot on BIG EAST Honor Roll

Freshman Lisa Hall earned a spot on the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll on Oct. 10 after recording the first shutout of her career in her first start as a Bluejay.

The Kungålv, Sweden guided the Bluejays defense to their third BIG EAST shutout of the season, collecting one save as the Bluejays limited Villanova to just three total shots.

Bluejays Set School-Record with Fifth Draw

With a 1-1 draw at St. John's on Oct. 6 the Bluejays set a new program record with their fifth tie of the season.

The five draws this season are the most by a Creighton squad in a single season, surpassing the 2003 and 2004 teams that battled to four draws in their respected seasons.

Year # Ties # of Matches

1. 2022 5 15

2. 2004 4 21

2003 4 21

4. 2019 3 18

2017 3 18

2012 3 19

2011 3 18

2005 3 21

9. 11 years with two ties (last 2021)

Impact of Overtime

The 2022 season brought one major change to NCAA Soccer as overtime periods were eliminated from the regular season. Since joining the BIG EAST in 2013, Creighton has played 35 overtime matches with the Bluejays going 8-14-13 in those contests.

In the first four years in the BIG EAST, Creighton went 5-4-4 in matches that went extra time. The five seasons prior to 2022 have not fared quite as well, as the Bluejays have gone 3-10-9 in overtime matches.

In total, Creighton has played 127 overtime matches with the Bluejays holding a 35-42-50 mark in those contests.

Terrell Logging Major Minutes

A fixture in goal for the Bluejays over the last three seasons has senior goalkeeper Keelan Terrell climbing the Creighton ranks for career goalkeeper minutes.

Terrell has played 1,169 minutes in goal this season but has missed the last two contest after suffering an arm injury in the 1-1 draw at St. John's.

The Olathe, Kan. native started all 19 matches in 2021, playing all but the last 45 minutes of the season. Overall, Terrell has seen action in 47 matches, making 44 starts and logging 4,332 total minutes in between the posts, ranking sixth on Creighton's all-time goalkeeper minutes played list.

Goalkeeper Minutes Played

1. Jaimie Thompson 6,815 2000-03

2. Denise Zaver 5,287 1990-93

3. Kristen Casey 5,180 2005-08

4. Maggie Phelan 5,058 1997-00

5. Mary Libert 4,883 1993-96

6. Keelan Terrell 4,332 2019-present

7. Katie Jo Swanson 3,329 2009-12

8. Danielle Rice 3,303 2013-14

9. Valerie Zimmerer 3,012 2003-06

10. McKenzie Meola 2,869 2016-17

Top-10 Terrell

Bluejay senior goalkeeper Keelan Terrell has recorded five shutouts this season to climb to seventh all-time in Creighton history with 13 career shutouts.

She notched her ninth career shutout after making three saves in the Bluejays 2022 season-opener against Montana on Aug. 18.

Terrell continued her climb up the record books with her 10th and 11th career shutouts in a 0-0 draw against Iowa State and a 2-0 win over Tulsa.

The Kansas native secured back-to-back 2-0 shutout over Marquette (Sept. 29) and Providence (Oct. 2), recording her 13th shutout of her career. Terrell now sits in seventh on Creighton's all-time career shutouts list.

Shutouts (indicates shared shutouts)

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. Maggie Phelan 17 (6) 1997-00

7. Keelan Terrell 13 (0) 2018-Present

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

More Terrell History

Senior Keelan Terrell has proven time and time again that she is one of the great goalkeepers to ever wear a Creighton uniform.

Terrell is one of just five players in Creighton history to rank in the top-10 of every career goalkeeper category. She currently sits tied for third in goals against average (1.14), seventh in shutouts (13), sixth in goalkeeper minutes (4,332), ninth in goalkeeper victories (17) and 10th in total saves (148).

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. Danielle Rice 19 2013-14

Valerie Zimmerer 19 2003-06

9. Keelan Terrell 17 2019-Present

10. Katie Sullivan 13 2018-20

Saves

1. Denise Zaver 355 1990-93

2. Jaimie Thompson 345 2000-03

3. Kristen Casey 259 2005-08

4. Mary Libert 256 1993-96

5. Alicia Montgomery 226 2008-11

6. Danielle Rice 199 2013-14

7. Maggie Phelan 193 1997-00

8. Katie Jo Swanson 173 2009-12

9. McKenzie Meola 160 2016-17

10. Keelan Terrell 148 2019-Present

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. Keelan Terrell 1.14 2019-present

3. Denise Zaver 1.14 1990-93

5. Jaimie Thompson 1.15 2000-03

6. Kristen Casey 1.18 2005-08

7. Katie Jo Swanson 1.24 2009-12

8. Danielle Rice 1.36 2013-14

9. Lori Kwapiszeski 1.37 1989-90

10. Mary Libert 1.38 1993-96

Terrell Earns BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week

Senior netminder Keelan Terrell nabbed her second BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week honor on Oct. 3 following a pair of shutouts against Marquette (Sept. 29) and Providence (Oct. 2).

The Olathe, Kan. native registered her fourth and fifth shutouts of the season while collecting five save in 180 minutes in between the posts.

She smothered both shots on goal in the Bluejays 2-0 win over Marquette, before completing her fifth clean sheet of the season with three saves in the 2-0 victory over Providence.

With the pair of shutouts, Terrell now has 13 career shutouts which ranks seventh on Creighton's all-time career shutouts list.

Rothwell and Luke Earn Spot On BE Honor Roll

Senior Jordy Rothwell and sophomore Hannah Luke each earned a spot on the BIG EAST Honor Roll on Oct. 3 after guiding the Bluejays to a pair of wins over Marquette and Providence.

Rothwell headed in her first goal of the season off a corner kick during the 74th minutes against Marquette on Sept. 29. She also helped the Bluejays back line to a pair of shutouts, allowing just five total shots on goal during their 2-0 wins over Marquette and Providence.

Luke led the Bluejays offensive last week with a goal and an assist. She found Lara Kazandjian for the game-winning goal against Marquette on Sept. 29, before finding the back of the net for the second time this season in the shutout win over Providence on Oct. 2.

Back-to-Back Multiple Goal Wins and Shutouts

Creighton posted back-to-back shutouts over Marquette (Sept. 29) and Providence (Oct. 2) to improve to 2-2-0 in BIG EAST play. It was just the third time since joining the BIG EAST in 2013 that the Bluejays have recorded back-to-back shutout wins in BIG EAST play.

The last time it happened was during the 2020 Covid season when the Bluejays defeated Marquette, 3-0, and Xavier, 1-0, in consecutive matches. The only other time Creighton posted back-to-back shutouts was in 2016 when the Bluejays beat Seton Hall, 4-0, and St. John's, 2-0.

It was also the first time winning consecutive BIG EAST matches by multiple goals since defeating Seton Hall and St. John's in 2016.

Heading in the Right Direction

Senior Jordy Rothwell helped the Bluejays get back on the right track by heading in her first goal of the season against Marquette on Sept. 29.

The Wisconsin native secured the 2-0 win for the Bluejays by heading in a cross to the far post off a corner kick from fellow classmate Aida Kardovic.

It was her first goal since finding the back of the net twice in the Bluejays 3-0 shutout win at Oral Roberts last season.

Return to the BIG EAST Tournament Will Be Paved on the Road

To reach the Bluejays' goal of a return trip to the BIG EAST Tournament (top six teams), Creighton will need to find points on the road. The Bluejays did just that with a 2-0 shutout win at Marquette on Sept. 29 and a 2-1 win at Seton Hall on Oct. 13.

During the Bluejays' 10 seasons in the BIG EAST, Creighton has a combined road record of 10-28-8 in conference play. Last season, the Bluejays suffered five losses but battled a limited lineup with significant injuries to key players.

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: 2-1-1

* - Made BIG EAST Conference Tournament

Bluejay First's

Creighton has scored 20 goals this season with 11 different individuals contributing to the Bluejays offense. Of those 11 individuals to net goals, six scored their first goal of their Bluejay career this season.

Below is a list of all the first goals scored by Bluejays this season.

- In her fourth season with the Bluejays, senior Jenny Grissom touched the back of the net for the first time in her career against Kansas City on Thursday, August 25.

- In the Bluejays 4-1 win over North Dakota, junior Ariana Mondiri netted her first goal of the season and as a Bluejay in the 20th minute before adding a game-sealing goal in the 63rd minute of play.

- Sophomore Azumi Manriki blasted her first goal as a Bluejay past the Fighting Hawks goalkeeper in the 39th minute to giving Creighton a 3-1 lead.

- Senior Juelle Love touched the back of the net for the first time in her Bluejay career just 41 seconds into Sept. 4th match against Tulsa. It was her first collegiate goal since scoring a goal in her college debut for Pittsburgh way back on Aug. 18, 2017.

- Sophomore Hannah Luke rounded out the scoring in Creighton's shutout win over Tulsa with the first goal of her Bluejay career in the 20th minute.

- Junior Peighton Steffen touched the back of the net for the first time as a Bluejay in the BIG EAST opener against Connecticut. Steffen lofted a shot into the back of the net off the hand of the Huskies goalkeeper from roughly 35-yards out.

Firing On All Cylinders

The Bluejays have posted a 6-1-1 record inside Morrison Stadium this season. In those eight matches, the Bluejays have outshot their opponents 140-53 while netting 15 goals in the process.

In all, the Bluejays are out shooting their opponents 230-136 this season, despite being outshot in four matches.

Creighton recorded a season-high 32 shots in their 4-1 win over North Dakota, out shooting the Fighting Hawks 32-3 in the match.

The Bluejays backline limited North Dakota to zero shots in the second half. The three shots allowed were the least amount of shots allowed in a match since the Bluejays did not allow South Dakota to take a shot in the match last season.

Chasing History

Senior Ansley Atkinson enters her senior season sixth in Creighton history with 18 career assists. Atkinson needs three assists to move into the top-three and 13 to surpass Lulu Quigley (2000-03) for the most assists in program history.

Last season Atkinson was leading the country with nine assists, the fourth most in a single-season, through the first eight matches before suffering a season-ending knee injury. Her nine assists ranked third in the BIG EAST behind Georgetown's Maya Fernandez-Powell (12) and St. John's Jessica Garziano (10).

Assists

1. Lulu Quigley 30 2000-03

2. Sara Hovland 25 1998-01

3. Jennifer Norman 20 1993-96

4. Jill Richgels 19 2012-15

Kristine Willrett 19 2004-06

6. Ansley Atkinson 18 2018-present

Emily Orbell 18 2007-10

Anne Eveler 18 1989-92

9. Lauren Cingoranelli 17 2010-13

Sam Russell 17 2003-07

Jessica Powers 17 1997-98

Gretta Matthews 17 1989-92

Women's Soccer Hosts DePaul In Pivotal Match On Thursday

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Players Mentioned

Ansley Atkinson

Jenny Grissom

Lisa Hall

Aida Kardovic

Lara Kazandjian

Juelle Love

Hannah Luke

Azumi Manriki

Ariana Mondiri

Maddie Radke

Jordy Rothwell

Abigail Santana

Peighton Steffen

Keelan Terrell

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Players Mentioned

Ansley Atkinson

Jenny Grissom

Lisa Hall

Aida Kardovic

Lara Kazandjian

Juelle Love

Hannah Luke

Azumi Manriki

Ariana Mondiri

Maddie Radke

Jordy Rothwell

Abigail Santana

Peighton Steffen

Keelan Terrell

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