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Brookings, SD
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Women’s Soccer Remains Unbeaten With 1-1 Draw at South Dakota State
9/11/2022 3:04:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Hailey Rothwell delivered equalizer in 70th minute
BROOKINGS, S.D. –The Creighton women's soccer team remained unbeaten after battling South Dakota State to a 1-1 draw on Sunday afternoon at Fishback Soccer Park in Brookings, S.D.
With the result, the Bluejays set the Creighton program record for the longest unbeaten streak to start a season, moving to 4-0-4. South Dakota State, meanwhile, moved to 4-0-3 on the season with the draw.
The four draws by the Bluejays this season are tied for the most by a Creighton squad in a single season. The 2003 and 2004 Creighton teams also battled to four draws in their respected seasons.
A back-and-forth scoreless defensive battle throughout the first 45 minutes saw the Bluejays hold a slim 6-4 edge in shots, while the Jackrabbits had a 5-1 advantage in corner kicks during the opening half.
Creighton's best scoring opportunity came during the 43rdminute. Senior goalkeeper Keelan Terrell cleared a ball down field to sophomore Hailey Rothwell, who found junior Lara Kazandjian on the left side of the 18-yard box.Kazandjianfired a shot on goal but was denied by Jackrabbits goalkeeper Hailee Fischer keeping the score 0-0 at the break.
South Dakota State found the back of the net for the first goal of the match in the 51stminute. Freshman Lauren Eckerle booted a looping pass over the top of the Bluejay defense to junior Kayla Anderson. Anderson recovered the pass and slotted a shot past Terrell, giving the Jackrabbits a 1-0 lead.
The Bluejays responded 19 minutes later as Rothwell delivered the equalizing goal in the 70thminute.Kazandjiansent a pass through the Jackrabbits backline to the right side of the 6-yard box.Rothwellraced on and blasted an off-balance shot into the back of the net knotting the score up at 1-1.
The score would remain tied at 1-1 throughout the remainder of the contest. Creighton ended the match with a 15-7 edge in shot attempts, while SDSU finished with a 7-1 advantage in corner kicks.
Creighton will have an 11-day layoff before returning to action on Thursday, Sept. 22 with BIG EAST conference play against Connecticut. Kickoff between the Bluejays and Huskies is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. inside Morrison Stadium.
With the result, the Bluejays set the Creighton program record for the longest unbeaten streak to start a season, moving to 4-0-4. South Dakota State, meanwhile, moved to 4-0-3 on the season with the draw.
The four draws by the Bluejays this season are tied for the most by a Creighton squad in a single season. The 2003 and 2004 Creighton teams also battled to four draws in their respected seasons.
A back-and-forth scoreless defensive battle throughout the first 45 minutes saw the Bluejays hold a slim 6-4 edge in shots, while the Jackrabbits had a 5-1 advantage in corner kicks during the opening half.
Creighton's best scoring opportunity came during the 43rdminute. Senior goalkeeper Keelan Terrell cleared a ball down field to sophomore Hailey Rothwell, who found junior Lara Kazandjian on the left side of the 18-yard box.Kazandjianfired a shot on goal but was denied by Jackrabbits goalkeeper Hailee Fischer keeping the score 0-0 at the break.
South Dakota State found the back of the net for the first goal of the match in the 51stminute. Freshman Lauren Eckerle booted a looping pass over the top of the Bluejay defense to junior Kayla Anderson. Anderson recovered the pass and slotted a shot past Terrell, giving the Jackrabbits a 1-0 lead.
The Bluejays responded 19 minutes later as Rothwell delivered the equalizing goal in the 70thminute.Kazandjiansent a pass through the Jackrabbits backline to the right side of the 6-yard box.Rothwellraced on and blasted an off-balance shot into the back of the net knotting the score up at 1-1.
The score would remain tied at 1-1 throughout the remainder of the contest. Creighton ended the match with a 15-7 edge in shot attempts, while SDSU finished with a 7-1 advantage in corner kicks.
Creighton will have an 11-day layoff before returning to action on Thursday, Sept. 22 with BIG EAST conference play against Connecticut. Kickoff between the Bluejays and Huskies is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. inside Morrison Stadium.
Team Stats
CU
SDSU
Goals
1
1
Shots
15
7
Shots on Goal
4
2
Saves
1
3
Corners
1
7
Fouls
6
6
Scoring Plays
Kayla Anderson (2)
Assisted By: Lauren Eckerle
GOAL by SDSU Anderson, Kayla Assist by Eckerle, Lauren.
50:27
Hailey Rothwell (1)
Assisted By: Lara Kazandjian
GOAL by CU Rothwell, Hailey Assist by Kazandjian, Lara.
69:54
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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