Women's Soccer Closes Road Swing with Pivotal Match at DePaul on Saturday

Match #15: Creighton Bluejays (4-7-3, 1-3-2 BE) at DePaul Blue Demons (4-9-1, 1-4-1 BE)
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2024 • 3:00 p.m. • Chicago, Ill. • Wish Field
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Creighton (4-7-3, 1-3-2 BE) concludes its three-match road trip in the Windy City on Saturday, Oct. 18 as the Bluejays look to gain momentum in the BIG EAST Tournament race against DePaul (4-9-1, 1-4-1 BE) at 3 p.m. in Chicago, Ill. at Wish Field.

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Scouting Creighton (4-7-3, 1-3-2 BE)

Midway through BIG EAST play, Creighton is 4-7-3 this season and 1-3-2 in the BIG EAST after posting a 3-3 draw at Providence last weekend. The Bluejays have lost to the top three teams in the BIG EAST but have recorded results over Villanova, Marquette and Providence to sit in a tie for sixth in the BIG EAST standings.

The Jays have faced a rigorous schedule this season, battling four United Soccer Coaches' Association Top 25 teams, earning a 3-3 draw with then-No. 13 Arkansas on Sept. 5.

Offensively, the Bluejays have demonstrated its balance and depth with 12 different players scoring at least one goal and 13 different players recording at least one assist.

Graduate Student Ariana Mondiri leads the charge with 13 points on a team-high five goals and three assists, while sophomore Anna Bragg follows closely behind with three goals on just eight total shots.

Junior Mallory Connealy and freshman Jalen Chaney have each contributed a pair of goals, while senior Brynn Gardner has netted a goal and dished out two assists.

Senior goalkeeper Alyssa Zalac has been a consistent presence in net for the Jays this season. She has started every game this year, snaring 41 saves and a pair of shutouts while owning a 1.71 goals against average in 1,253 minutes of action.

Creighton was picked to finish fifth in the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' poll as Jimmy Walker is in his 18th season with a 188-109-31 career record.

Scouting DePaul (4-9-1, 1-4-1 BE)

DePaul is 4-9-1 this season and 1-4-1 in the BIG EAST after picking up a 2-1 win at Seton Hall on Wednesday. The Blue Demons are 2-5-0 at home this season with wins over Chicago State (6-2) and Eastern Michigan (1-0).

Offensively, DePaul has struggled to find the back of the net this season, ranking ninth in the BIG EAST with just 13 goals scored.

Sophomore Katelyn Jamie leads the way with three goals while classmate Tessa Fagerson has netted two goals and dished out a team-high three assists for a team-best seven points this fall.

Junior Mason Hillery and sophomore Maddie Iro have split time in between the posts for DePaul this season. Hillery has posted a 1.38 goals against average with 26 saves in 782 minutes, while Iro has collected 20 saves and a 1.88 goals against average in 479 minutes of action.

DePaul was picked seventh in the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' poll this season as head coach Michele O'Brien is in her fifth season with the Blue Demons.

Series History Against The Blue Demon's

Creighton and DePaul will meet for the 14th time in program history on Saturday afternoon, with the Blue Demons holding an 8-3-2 edge in the all-time series.

DePaul won the first six meetings between the two schools, before Creighton claimed a 2-0 shutout win in 2019. The Bluejays and Blue Demons then alternated wins until battling to a 1-1 draws in 2022 and 2023.

Creighton cruised to a 3-1 win over DePaul last season in Omaha, but is 0-5-1 all-time in matches played in Chicago, Ill.

Head coach Jimmy Walker is 1-0-0 against DePaul and Michele O'Brien in his coaching career.

Marcy (Gans) Parker Get Hall of Fame Call

Bluejay women's soccer alumni Marcy (Gans) Parker will be inducted into the Creighton Athletics Hall of Fame on Thursday night as part of the 56th class in school history. Gans will be the second inductee with ties to Bluejay Women's Soccer, joining Jessica Powers (2007).

The Creighton women's soccer record holder in goals (38) and points (91), Gans joins the Creighton Athletics Hall of Fame after starring for the Bluejays from 2005-08. Gans also remains the Morrison Stadium leader in goals (23), shots (156), shots on goal (69) and points (54).

The first two-time Missouri Valley Conference Women's Soccer Tournament MVP in league history (2005, 2007), Gans assisted the game-winning goal in the 2005 final and compiled a hat trick vs. Evansville in the 2007 semifinals. In the 2007 final against Illinois State, she assisted on an equalizer in the 87th minute, then scored in a shootout to help CU to the league tournament title.

She was a First Team All-Missouri Valley Conference pick in 2007 and 2008 after earning Third Team All-Valley accolades her first two seasons, making her one of five players in program history to earn All-Conference honors four times.

Gans was a First Team Academic All-District selection in 2007 and a Third Team NSCAA Scholar All-American in both 2007 and 2008.

Gans graduated from Creighton in 2009 with an Exercise Science degree. She played professionally for the Boston Renegades in the USL W-League, then served as an assistant coach at Kansas City and Avila. She is currently the Director of Results Administration and Operations with Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unite. Marcy and her husband Bradley Parker, a former Creighton men's soccer goalkeeper, live in Stilwell, Kan., with their three kids.

Second Half Surge

Statistically, Creighton has played some of its best soccer of the season in the second half of matches this fall.

Through 14 games this year, the Bluejays have scored 13 of their 20 total goals in the second half, which includes eight go-ahead or game-tying goals.

Santana Logging Major Minutes

Three-time captain Abigail Santana has seen and played her fair share of soccer over the last six years as a Bluejays.

Over the course of her career, Santana has appeared in 73 games, netting 14 goals and dishing out eight assists while logging 5,903 total minutes of action.

Santana's 5,903 minutes played are the eighth-most by a Bluejay since the beginning of the 2000 season. In addition, her 73 total games played are tied for the 20th-most by a Bluejay since 2000.

She is just 97 minutes shy of becoming the eighth Bluejay in the last 25 years to log more than 6,000 career minutes.

Minutes Played

1. Jaimie Thompson 6,815 2000-03

2. Sam Russell 6,655 2003-07

3. Emily Roll 6,426 2013-16

4. Taryn Jakubowski 6,293 2016-19

5. Peighton Steffen 6,109 2020-23

6. Keelan Terrell 6,062 2019-23

7. Jaylin Bosak 6,001 2016-19

8. Gabby Grimaldi 5,928 2019-23

9. Abigail Santana 5,903 2020-Present

10. Brittney Neumann 5,857 2009-12

Lucky Three

Creighton posted a 3-3 draw at Providence last Saturday, marking the fourth time this season Creighton has scored three or more goals in a match.

The 3-3 draw with the Friars also marked the first time Creighton has netted three goals in a match on the road in conference play since defeating Seton Hall, 3-2, in overtime back on Oct. 8, 2015.

Additionally, Creighton has now posted a result in 93 consecutive matches when scoring three or more goals, dating back to a 4-3 setback at Pacific on Sept. 15, 2002.

Overall, Creighton is an impressive 165-2-4 all-time when scoring three or more goals, an astonishing .977 winning percentage.

Must Win Situation

With the BIG EAST moving to a four-team BIG EAST Tournament, Creighton is in the hunt for the final spot with four matches remaining.

CU currently sits in a tie for sixth and is seven points back of Villanova for fourth. With matches against DePaul, Seton Hall, Butler and St. John's remaining on the schedule, Creighton has more than a favorable route and will need to win at least three of their final four matches to earn the final spot in the BIG EAST Tournament.

Mondiri Making a Run

Graduate Student Ariana Mondiri is making a run at another case at earning BIG EAST All-Conference honors.

Mondiri leads the Bluejays this season with 13 points on a team-leading five goals and three assists, scoring at least one point in seven of the 14 matches this season.

The Evry, France native delivered the equalizer in the 83rd minute last Saturday and has now scored a point in three of the last four contests.

Dating back to 2022, Creighton is 10-2-4 when Mondiri scores a point but is 10-16-9 when she doesn't.

Official RPI Rankings Updated

Creighton enters the week ranked 103rd in the latest NCAA official RPI rankings.

The Bluejays were listed at No. 87 in the initial release on Sept. 14 and hovered around No. 85 before falling to No. 103 this week.

Creighton is one of four BIG EAST teams listed inside the top 110, with the Bluejays being one of just three teams in the BIG EAST with a Top 110 RPI in Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer and Volleyball currently.

BIG EAST in the RPI (Oct. 15 edition)

School WSoc MSoc VB

UConn 50 34 55

Xavier 36 84 33

Creighton 103 50 7

Georgetown 16 14 153

DePaul 188 157 160

Marquette 152 91 34

St. John's 242 36 203

Villanova 112 99 52

Providence 141 79 231

Butler 159 168 164

Seton Hall 249 22 266

Zalac Nears Bluejay Career Top-10 Lists

Graduate senior goalkeeper Alyssa Zalac has only played in 31 matches as a Bluejay but is on the verge of breaking into the top 10 of multiple career record categories.

The Montreal, Canada native currently sits just outside Creighton's career top 10 with 12 victories in 2,783 career minutes played, while her current 1.46 career goals against average also sits just shy of the Bluejays top 10 career record list.

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. Keelan Terrell 21 2019-23

8. Danielle Rice 19 2013-14

Valerie Zimmerer 19 2003-06

10. Katie Sullivan 13 2018-20

- Alyssa Zalac 12 2024-25

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. Denise Zaver 1.14 1990-93

4. Jaimie Thompson 1.15 2000-03

5. Kristen Casey 1.18 2005-08

6. Katie Jo Swanson 1.24 2009-12

7. Keelan Terrell 1.27 2019-23

8. Danielle Rice 1.36 2013-14

9. Lori Kwapiszeski 1.37 1989-90

10. Mary Libert 1.38 1993-96

- Alyssa Zalac 1.46 2024-Present

Goalkeeper Minutes Played

1. Jaimie Thompson 6,815 2000-03

2. Keelan Terrell 6,062 2019-23

3. Denise Zaver 5,287 1990-93

4. Kristen Casey 5,180 2005-08

5. Maggie Phelan 5,058 1997-00

6. Mary Libert 4,883 1993-96

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

- Alyssa Zalac 2,783 2024-Present

Return to the BIG EAST Tournament

Paved on the Road

Creighton is 1-1-1 in BIG EAST road matches this season but have three very important opportunities to collect point down the stretch of BIG EAST play.

If the Bluejays want to reach its goal of making the BIG EAST Tournament and earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament, the Bluejays will need to find results on the road in each of those three contests.

Competing in the Bluejays' 13th season in the BIG EAST, Creighton has a combined road record of 14-35-10 in conference play, which includes a 1-0 shutout win over Villanova and a 3-3 draw at Providence this fall.

Creighton's success on the road in league action has proved dividend in the past, earning bids to the BIG EAST Tournament in both 2022 and 2024.

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: 2-2-1

2023: 1-3-1

2024: 2-3-0

2025: 1-1-1

Balanced Attack

Creighton has scored a total of 20 goals on 17 assists through 14 games this season. Those 20 goals have come in a variety of ways as 12 different Bluejays have found the back of the net.

Graduate student Ariana Mondiri leads the way with five goals, including three via penalty kicks, while Anna Bragg has netted three of her own. Jalen Chaney and Mallory Connealy have also contributed two goals each.

In addition, 12 different Bluejays have dished out an assist this fall, with Mondiri leading the way with three helpers.

Creighton's 12 different goal scorers this season are its most in a season since the Jays had 12 different goal scorers in 2023.

A String of Firsts

A surge in the attacking third over the last five weeks has seen Creighton produce a balanced attack along the front line.

This season, Creighton has had eight different players score the first goal of their collegiate careers. Junior Ella Luna netted the first goal of the season against Oklahoma on Aug. 14, while Jalen Chaney, Olivia Duray, Tori Gillis, Clara Kulick, Kennedy Moore, Kendal Radke and Olivia Sides all scored their first career goals since the start of September.

In addition, Savanna Solomon, Sides, Sarah Hyde, Jess Torres, Chaney and Ella Offer have all dished out the first assists of their careers in recent weeks.

Scoring Two Works Almost Everytime

It would stand to reason that scoring goals increases a team's chances of winning. For the Bluejays, that is most certainly the case.

Since the program began in 1989, Creighton owns a 280-23-15 all-time record when scoring two or more goals in a match, including a 3-0-2 record this season. On the flip side, the Bluejays are 47-260-52 when being held to fewer than two goals.

Additionally, the Bluejays are 73-8-6 when scoring two or more goals and 15-93-24 when netting fewer than two goals since joining the BIG EAST in 2013.

Scoring First Yields Success

Scoring first in soccer has its advantages and that has proved to be the difference for the Bluejays this season. Creighton is 3-0-1 this season when scoring first, but 1-7-2 when the opponent finds the back of the net first, with its lone win coming on Sept. 10 against Omaha.

Additionally, CU is 2-0-1 when leading at the break, 1-1-1 when trailing at halftime and 1-6-1 when tied at the break this season.

Last season Creighton had tremendous success when scoring the first goal of the match. The Bluejays went 7-2-1 when scoring first, but 1-5-0 when the opponent found the back of the net first. The Bluejays were also 0-0-1 in scoreless draws.

Since joining the BIG EAST in 2013, Creighton owns a 71-13-14 when finding the back of the net first. However, the Bluejays are 20-88-10 when the opponent scores first and 0-0-8 in scoreless draws.

Category 2025 Walker Era

Creighton scores first 3-0-1 10-2-2

Opponent scores first 1-7-2 2-11-2

Scoreless ties 0-0-0 0-0-1

Scores 1 Goal 1-3-1 4-5-1

Scores 2 Goals 1-0-0 3-1-1

Scores 3+ Goals 2-0-2 4-0-2

Opponent Scores 1 Goal 1-3-1 5-4-1

Opponent Scores 2 Goals 1-2-0 1-6-1

Opponent Scores 3+ Goals 0-2-2 0-3-2

Leading at halftime 2-0-1 6-1-2

Trailing at halftime 1-1-1 2-4-1

Tied at halftime 1-6-1 4-9-2

Bluejay Defense is the Key

Defense has been a focal point for Creighton over the past decade and with that the Bluejays have developed a pattern for the Bluejays over the course of the last two years.

Over the course of the first 14 matches this season, Creighton is 3-3-1 when holding its opponent to one goal or less, but 1-4-2 when allowing two goals or more goals with its lone win coming on Sept. 10 against Omaha.

Finishing last season with an 8-7-2 overall record, Creighton owned an 8-2-1 record when its defense held its opponents to one goal or less with five shutouts, but if the defense allowed two goals or more goals, CU went 0-5-1.

Since joining the BIG EAST in 2013, Creighton owns an impressive 78-27-25 record when holding its opponents to one goal or less, collecting 54 shutouts in the process. CU, however, is 13-74-7 when allowing two or more goals in a match.

Creighton's Record When Allowing...

Year 1 or less goals 2 or more goals

2013 7-1-1 2-7-0

2014 8-2-2 2-4-0

2015 8-1-0 2-9-0

2016 6-1-2 3-5-0

2017 4-3-2 0-8-1

2018 6-1-1 0-9-0

2019 6-4-2 2-3-1

2020 4-2-0 0-4-0

2021 7-4-2 0-6-0

2022 8-1-8 0-3-0

2023 3-2-3 1-7-2

2024 8-2-1 0-5-1

2025 3-3-1 1-4-2

Totals 78-27-25 13-74-7

Bringing the Physicality

Over the course of the last few years there is one portion of the game that Creighton is not shy to bring, and that is the physicality.

Through 14 matches this season, Creighton has racked up 187 fouls and a total of 21 yellow cards. The Bluejays 13.36 fouls per game are the fourth-most in the country this year, while its 21 yellow cards are tied for the 11th most in the NCAA.

During the Bluejays' 2-1 win over Kansas City on Aug. 17, Creighton was called for 26 fouls over the course of the match. The Bluejays 26 fouls were its most in a single match since being called for 27 fouls at Iowa State last season.

On the flip side, Creighton played its cleanest match in over four years on Aug. 31 at #3 Duke. The Jays were whistled for just one foul in its match against the Blue Devils, its fewest fouls in a match since also be called for one foul against St. John's back on Oct. 24, 2021.

In 17 matches last fall, Creighton's racked up 258 fouls, leading the country with 15.18 fouls per match. In addition, the Bluejays were cautioned with 29 yellow cards, tied for the 12th most nationally.

Creighton's 29 yellow cards last season were the most in a single season since at least the 2000 season. Just four years ago, the Bluejays were booked for six yellow cards, ranking 301st out of 335 teams in Division I.

Year FPG Yellow Cards

2025 13.36 (4th) 21 (T-11th)

2024 15.18 (1st) 29 (T-12th)

2023 11.28 (33rd) 12 (209th)

2022 9.85 (118th) 9 (278th)

2021 9.17 (169th) 6 (301st)

2020 10.70 (48th) 4 (215th)

2019 11.56 (39th) 17 (41st)

2018 8.94 (171st) 10 (155th)

Battled Tested Bluejays

Ranked as one of the toughest non-conference schedules in the country, Creighton has had its work cut out for them this season as they have faced a grueling slate.

Creighton has played the 19th toughest schedule thus far this season, with its 14 opponents combining for a 96-51-32 record against opponents that are not Creighton. CU opened the season with four of its first six matches against Power 4 opponents in Oklahoma, Iowa State, No. 3 Duke and No. 13 Arkansas.

With a 4-7-3 record this fall, Creighton has an opportunity to gain some momentum down the stretch as their four remaining opponents have a combined record of 13-27-15 through play on Oct. 16.

Team (RPI Rank, 10/13) W-L-T (10/16) CU's Result

Oklahoma (37) 9-3-3 L, 1-2

Kansas City (195) 6-6-2 W, 2-1

Iowa State (82) 4-6-2 L, 0-1

Western Michigan (45) 9-3-1 L, 0-2

Duke (10) 8-3-1 L, 0-1

Arkansas (17) 7-3-3 T, 3-3

Omaha (250) 5-6-4 W, 3-2

South Dakota (253) 6-4-5 W, 4-0

Georgetown (15) 11-2-2 L, 1-3

Villanova (128) 9-5-0 W, 1-0

Marquette (144) 6-4-4 T, 1-1

Xavier (34) 11-2-2 L, 1-2

UConn (52) 8-3-3 L, 0-1

Providence (136) 4-5-3 T, 3-3

DePaul (198) 4-8-1 -

Seton Hall (223) 3-6-5 -

Butler (157) 4-4-5 -

St. John's (246) 2-8-4 -

Bluejays All-Time vs. Top 25 Competition

Over the course of 37 years, Creighton is 1-24-6 all-time against top 25 teams with its lone win being a 1-0 shutout over No. 12 Wisconsin on Sept. 3, 1994.

The Bluejays are 0-3-1 this season against top 25 teams, dropping contests to No. 3 Duke, No. 20 Georgetown and No. 22 Xavier, while earning a 3-3 draw with No. 13 Arkansas.

The Bluejays 3-3 draw against the Razorbacks is arguably its best result in program history as CU has now earned a result against a top 25 opponent in consecutive seasons for the first time in school history.

In addition, CU is 0-12-1 all-time when playing top 10 foes, where the Jays have been outscored 45-12 in 13 total matches.

CU's lone result against a top 10 team came in 2019 when the Bluejays battled No. 10 Georgetown to a 2-2 draw in the nation's capital.

Head coach Jimmy Walker is 0-8-4 all-time against ranked opponents at the Division I level, including 0-2-2 as the head coach at Creighton.

Date Opponent Result

10/27/90 at #20 Central Florida T, 1-1 (ot)

9/28/91 #1 North Carolina L, 1-9

10/2/92 #1 North Carolina L, 0-4

9/3/94 #12 Wisconsin W, 1-0

10/30/94 #7 at Cincinnati L, 4-5 (ot)

11/15/02 % at #6 Santa Clara L, 1-5

11/12/04 % at #8 Kansas L, 1-3

8/26/05 #25 Wisconsin L, 0-2

11/16/07 % vs. #9 USC L, 0-3

9/2/11 #5 Oklahoma State L, 0-1

8/26/12 at #4 Oklahoma State L, 1-4

10/20/13 * at #15 Georgetown L, 0-4

10/11/14 * at #13 DePaul L, 0-2

10/19/14 * #25 Georgetown L, 0-1

10/28/16 * #10 Georgetown L, 0-3

10/5/17 * at #12 Georgetown T, 1-1 (2ot)

10/19/17 * #22 Butler L, 0-3

9/14/18 #20 Oklahoma State L, 0-2

10/4/18 * #5 Georgetown L, 1-7

10/13/19 * at #10 Georgetown T, 2-2 (2ot)

4/16/21 & vs. #10 Georgetown L, 1-2 (ot)

9/23/21 * #25 Georgetown T, 1-1 (2ot)

9/25/22 * at #23 Georgetown L, 0-4

11/3/22 & vs. 18 Georgetown L, 0-1

9/24/23 * #17 Georgetown L, 0-1

10/22/23 * #20 Xavier L, 0-1

9/6/24 #19 Saint Louis T, 0-0

8/31/25 at #3 Duke L, 0-1

9/5/25 #13 Arkansas T, 3-3

9/20/25 * #20 Georgetown L, 1-3

10/1/25 * #22 Xavier L, 1-2

* BIG EAST regular-season match

& BIG EAST Tournament match

% NCAA Tournament

Home matches in bold

PK Knowledge

Coming at a rarity, Creighton has earned four penalty kicks this season on fouls/handballs inside the 18-yard box. Each of the last two penalty kicks the Bluejays have earned allowed the Jays to deliver equalizing goals.

Graduate Ariana Mondiri has been pure on three of the four PK attempts this season, delivering the game-winner in the Bluejays 2-1 win over Kansas City (Aug. 17) and the equalizing goals in the Jays' 3-2 win over Omaha (Sept. 10) and CU's 1-1 draw against Marquette.

Creighton's three penalty kick goals this season are its most in a single season since going 4-for-4 back in 2021.

Including postseason shootout PK attempt, current members of the Bluejays squad are 7-11 on penalty kick attempts.

Creighton - Penalty Kick Conversions

Name '25 '24 '23 '22 '21 Total

Abigail Santana - - - - 1-1 1-1

Ariana Mondiri 3-4 - - - 2-4 5-8

Brynn Gardner - 0-1 1-1 - - 1-2

Scoring in Bunches

A slow start to the season offensively, quickly shifted gears as Creighton scored 13 goals over six matches in the month of September, including a season-high four goals against South Dakota (Sept. 14).

The Bluejays four goals against South Dakota on Sept. 14, marked the first time CU has scored four goals in a match since defeating North Dakota, 4-1, in 2022. It also marked the first time Creighton posted shutout when scoring four or more goals since cruising past Seton Hall, 4-0, in 2016.

In addition, Creighton overcame back-to-back 2-0 halftime deficits with three second half goals against No. 13 Arkansas (Sept. 5) and Omaha (Sept. 10), marking the first time since 2014 that the Jays have scored three or more goals in three straight matches.

Must Be The Fall Air

After notching just three goals in the first five matches of the season in August, the Jays broke free netting 13 goals throughout the month of September.

After dropping a 1-0 decision on the road at #3 Duke, Creighton posted results in five of their next six matches (3-1-2), scoring 13 goals in the process.

Below is the number of goals scored each month by Creighton this season.

Month Goals Record

August 3 1-4-0

September 13 3-1-2

October 4 0-2-1 (3 Matches left)

Home Sweet Home

Creighton's in its 23rd season of playing home matches inside the friendly confines of Morrison Stadium, owning a 2-3-2 record this season.

Since opening in 2003, Creighton owns a 120-66-30 (.625) record at Morrison Stadium, including a 58-41-16 mark at home since joining the BIG EAST in 2013 and a 20-32-6 record in home league matches.

Last season, the Bluejays finished with a 5-2-2 record at home, while hosting the opening round of the BIG EAST Tournament for the first time in program history.

Most Win in Morrison Stadium in a Season

Year Wins Overall Home Record

1. 2010 9 9-1-2

2. 2009 8 8-2-2

2008 8 8-2-1

2005 8 8-1-1

5. 2015 7 7-4-0

2007 7 7-2-1

7. 2022 6 6-1-3

2019 6 6-4-0

2016 6 6-2-2

2013 6 6-4-0

2006 6 6-5-0

12. 2024 5 5-2-2

Some Loyal Fans

Since Jimmy Walker took over prior to the 2024 season, Creighton has seen its attendance numbers climb to new heights.

Creighton fans have shown out in a big way through the first seven home matches this season. The Bluejays rank ninth nationally in average home attendance (1,772) and 13th in total home attendance (12,405) through nine weeks of the season.

Creighton has hosted three of the top 10 largest crowds in program history, including a program record 3,985 fans for the first Kicks for a Cure match on Wednesday and now the second largest crowd of 3,673 for its annual Socctoberfest match against No. 13 Arkansas on Sept. 5.

This year Creighton has attracted 12,405 total fans, marking the first time in program history Creighton has hosted more than 10,000 fans in a season. In addition, the 1,772 fans per home match would be the most in a single season ever.

Last fall, Creighton averaged 1,024 fans per home match, its highest average home attendance in a single season in program history after attracting 9,218 total spectators into Morrison Stadium. The Bluejays finished the season rank 36th nationally in average home attendance (1,024) and 43rd in total home attendance (9,218).

Below is a list of the average attendance leaders during the 2025 season (as of Oct. 16), as well as the largest home single season attendance marks in program history.

NCAA Average Attendance Top-10 (As of 10/16)

Rk. Team Games Total Avg

1. South Carolina 7 29,700 4,243

2. BYU 7 25,169 3,596

3. Tennessee 6 17,672 2,945

4. Texas A&M 8 19,152 2,394

5. Iowa 9 18,685 2,076

6. Arkansas 7 14,070 2,010

7. Michigan State 8 15,772 1,972

8. North Carolina 8 15,556 1,945

9. Creighton 7 12,405 1,772

10. Utah Valley 8 12,600 1,575

Creighton's Single Season Home Attendance Totals

Rk. Year Games Total Avg.

1. 2025 7 12,405 1,772

2. 2019 10 9,308 931

3. 2024 9 9,218 1,024

4. 2006 11 7,603 691

5. 2009 12 7,371 614

6. 2004 10 7,281 728

7. 2005 10 7,195 720

8. 2023 9 6,473 719

9. 2016 10 6,399 640

10. 2007 10 6,324 632

Creighton in BIG EAST Openers

Creighton entered its 13th season in the BIG EAST with a 3-1 setback to No. 20 Georgetown in the league opener on Sept. 20, dropping to 3-9-1 in BIG EAST openers.

The Bluejays have now dropped five of their last six BIG EAST openers, while falling to 3-4-1 in league openers at home. Creighton's last win in a BIG EAST opener was in 2019 when the Jays defeated DePaul, 2-0, behind goals from Skylar Heinrich and Kylin Grubb.

Despite dropping the BIG EAST opener to Georgetown, head coach Jimmy Walker has had incredible success in conference openers, logging an 11-3-3 overall record in league lid-lifters.

Creighton BIG EAST Opener History

Year Opener (Result) Final Record (Place)

2013 Marquette (L, 1-2) 2-6-1 (9th)

2014 at Marquette (L, 2-7) 2-5-2 (8th)

2015 at Marquette (L, 1-5) 2-7-0 (8th)

2016 Marquette (W 2OT, 3-2) 4-5-0 (7th)

2017 at Xavier (L, 1-2) 2-5-2 (8th)

2018 Xavier (W, 1-0) 3-5-1 (7th)

2019 DePaul (W, 2-0) 2-4-3 (8th)

2020 Xavier (L, 0-1) 4-4-0 (3rd MW)

2021 #25 Georgetown (T, 1-1) 1-8-1 (9th)

2022 Connecticut (L, 1-2) 4-3-3 (T-4th)

2023 at Connecticut (L, 0-2) 2-7-1 (10th)

2024 at Georgetown (L, 0-1) 5-4-1 (T-4th)

2025 #20 Georgetown (L, 1-3) TBA

BOLD indicates HOME matches

Packed House

Trending in the right direction, Creighton has hosted three of the top six largest crowds in program history this season.

Thanks in large part to the celebration of the first Kicks for a Cure match on Sept. 10 against Omaha, the Bluejays drew a program record crowd of 3,985. The 3,985 fans in attendance on Sept. 10 marked the 13th highest attended game in Division I this season and surpassed the previous school record of 3,673 fans set on Sept. 5 during the 11th annual Socctoberfest match against #13 Arkansas.

In addition, the Bluejays also hosted the sixth largest home crowd in school history in the home-opener, when 2,006 fans saw the Jays battle Iowa State on Aug. 21.

In total, four of the top 15 largest crowds in program history have been during Socctoberfest matches, while nine of the top 15 largest crowds have come since the Bluejays made the move to the BIG EAST in 2013.

Top 13 Creighton Women's Soccer Home Crowds

1. 3,985 vs. Omaha, Sept. 10, 2025 (W, 3-2)

*2. 3,673 vs. #13 Arkansas, Sept. 5, 2025 (T, 3-3)

*3. 3,670 vs. #19 Saint Louis, Sept. 6, 2024 (T, 0-0)

4. 2,308 vs. Nebraska-Omaha, Sept. 16. 2017 (W, 3-1)

5. 2,023 vs. Kansas State, Aug. 23, 2019 (W, 3-2)

6. 2,006 vs. Iowa State, Aug. 21, 2025 (L, 0-1)

7. 1,834 vs. Nebraska, Aug. 17, 2023 (T, 2-2)

8. 1,678 vs. Nebraska-Omaha, Sept. 20, 2013 (W, 3-2)

9. 1,547 vs. Iowa, Sept. 21, 2007 (L, 0-1)

*10. 1,444 vs. South Dakota, Sept. 9, 2016 (W, 2-1)

11. 1,413 vs. South Dakota State, Sept. 15, 2023 (W, 1-0)

12. 1,289 vs. Northern Iowa, Sept. 23, 2011 (W, 1-0)

13. 1,277 vs. Arizona State, Sept. 18, 2009 (L, 1-2)

14. 1,251 vs. Kansas, Sept. 29, 2006 (W, 1-0)

*15. 1,248 vs. South Dakota, Sept. 7, 2018 (W, 2-1 OT)

* - Socctoberfest Matches

League Opener History

Creighton dropped its BIG EAST opener to No. 20 Georgetown last Saturday, falling to 13-13-3 all-time in conference openers, including a 3-9-1 mark since joining the BIG EAST in 2013.

The Bluejays now own an 11-5-2 record when opening conference play at home, including a 7-4-3 mark since moving into Morrison Stadium.

In total, Creighton is 15-10-3 in conference home openers, including a 3-9-1 mark since entering the BIG EAST in 2013.

Creighton Picked Fifth In BIG EAST Preseason Poll

Building upon its best finish in the BIG EAST last season, the Creighton women's soccer team was picked to finish fifth in the 2025 BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' poll on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Creighton's preseason prognosis of fifth place matches its highest preseason pick since joining the BIG EAST prior to the 2013 season. In the previous 12 seasons in the league, Creighton has improved its preseason ranking five times, been ranked correctly five times, and dropped from preseason expectations just twice.

The Bluejays return eight players who started at least four matches from a team that went 5-4-1 and finished fourth in the BIG EAST last season. Led by Second Team All-BIG EAST selection Ariana Mondiri and captains Ella Offer, Abigail Santana and Savanna Solomon, the Bluejays have plenty of experience to guide CU back to the postseason in Jimmy Walker's second season at the helm.

Defending BIG EAST regular-season champion Georgetown claimed the top spot with 100 points, including the maximum 10 first-place votes. Xavier tallied one first-place and a total of 87 points to place second, while UConn came in right behind with 86 points. Butler followed closely behind with 72 points and a fourth-place finish, while Creighton (64) and Providence (53) closed out the top six. DePaul (39), Villanova (33), Marquette (28), St. John's (25) and Seton Hall (18) rounded out the bottom half of the poll in 2025.

The top four teams in the final league standings will qualify for the 2025 BIG EAST Championship Presented by JEEP. The semifinals on Nov. 6 (1 vs. 4 and 2 vs. 3) and title match on Nov. 9 will be played at the Maryland Soccer Complex in Boyds, Md.

Year Preseason Pick Finish Move

2013 9th 9th - -

2014 8th 7th Up 1

2015 8th 8th - -

2016 7th 7th - -

2017 8th 8th - -

2018 7th 7th - -

2019 9th 6th Up 3

2020 5th 3th Up 2

2021 5th 9th Down 4

2022 7th T-4th Up 3

2023 5th 10th Down 5

2024 7th 4th Up 3

2025 5th ?? ??

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Clara Kulick

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Olivia Sides

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Women's Soccer Closes Road Swing with Pivotal Match at DePaul on Saturday

Next Event

Players Mentioned

Anna Bragg

Jalen Chaney

Mallory Connealy

Olivia Duray

Brynn Gardner

Tori Gillis

Sarah Hyde

Clara Kulick

Ella Luna

Ariana Mondiri

Kennedy Moore

Ella Offer

Kendal Radke

Abigail Santana

Olivia Sides

Savanna Solomon

Jess Torres

Alyssa Zalac

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