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Women’s Soccer Hosts St. John’s in Regular Season Finale With Heavy Postseason Implications
10/29/2025 12:10:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Creighton secures BIG EAST Tournament Berth with win over St. John's
Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 • 1:00 p.m. • Omaha, Neb. • Morrison Stadium
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On the cusp of a second consecutive trip to the BIG EAST Tournament, Creighton (6-7-4, 3-3-3 BE) looks to close out the regular season on a high note with a win over St. John's (3-8-5, 1-5-3 BE) on Saturday, Nov. 1 inside Morrison Stadium at 1 p.m.
Follow the Match
Saturday's match against St. John's will be air live on ESPN+ with Nicholas Badders and Raechel Warren on the call. Live stats will also be available through StatBroadcast at http://Creighton.StatBroadcast.com. A subscription is required to view the matches on http://watchESPN.com.
Links to video and live stats will be provided on the Creighton Women's Soccer schedule page. Updates will also be provided during the match on Twitter (@CreightonWSoc).
Scouting Creighton (6-7-4, 3-3-3 BE)
Creighton has been one of the hottest teams in the BIG EAST, posting results in each of their last four contests. The Bluejays enter the final match of the regular season with a 6-7-4 overall record and sit in a tie for fourth in the BIG EAST standings with a 3-3-3 league mark.
CU is on the cusp of a second straight BIG EAST Tournament appearance but needs a win on Saturday to solidify their spot.
The Jays have faced a rigorous schedule this season, battling four United Soccer Coaches' Association Top 25 teams, which includes 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 and ranks tied for sixth in the BIG EAST with 19 points on a team-high eight goals and three assists. The Evry, France native has scored a point (goal/assist) in six of the last seven matches, which includes a goal in each of the last four contests.
Freshman Jalen Chaney has also provided a spark this season, tallying nine points on three goals and a team-high tying three assists, while sophomore Anna Bragg has added three goals of her own.
Junior Mallory Connealy has also contributed a pair of goals with senior Brynn Gardner dished out two assists and two goals this fall.
Senior goalkeeper Alyssa Zalac has been a consistent presence in net for the Jays this season. She has started every game this year, snaring 50 saves and three shutouts while owning a 1.54 goals against average in 1,523 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 190-109-32 career record.
Scouting St. John's (3-8-5, 1-5-3 BE)
St. John's is 3-8-5 this season, including a 1-5-3 mark in BIG EAST play under 32nd year head coach Ian Stone. The Red Storm have been eliminated from BIG EAST Tournament consideration and will close the season this weekend in Omaha.
SJU has struggled this season away from home, owning a 1-5-1 record on the road, but is coming off a pair of results where they tied Butler (1-1) and earned a 2-0 win over DePaul.
St. John's has struggled to produce offensively this season, ranking 11th in BIG EAST in points (28), goals (10), assists (8) and shots (90). The Red Storm, however, leads the conference in saves (96) and ranks sixth in goals allowed (22) and goals against average (1.38).
Led by two-time BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week, senior Kayla Bower has shined in between the post for the Red Storm this season. Bower leads the BIG EAST and ranks 17th nationally with 92 saves, while owning a 1.38 goals against average in 1,440 minutes of action this season.
Offensively, sophomore Madison Mariani and freshman Jaylen Vallecillo lead the way with two goals each, while senior Mia Agresti and freshman Leana Ruiz have added a goal and an assist this fall.
St. John's was picked 10th in the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' poll this season as head coach Ian Stone is in his 32nd season with the Red Storm.
Series History Against The Red Storm
Creighton and St. John's have met 12 times previously, with the first meeting dating back to 1991. The Bluejays trail the all-time series 2-7-3 and have lost five out of the last seven meetings with the only results being a pair of 1-1 draws in 2019 and 2022.
Creighton is 2-4-0 all-time against St. John's in matches played in Omaha and are seeking its first win in the series since defeating the Red Storm, 2-0, on a pair of goals from Kaira Houser and Lauren Sullivan back on Oct. 9, 2016, inside Morrison Stadium.
Last season, St. John claimed a 1-0 win in Queens, N.Y. on a second half goal from Nora Basile in the 60th minute.
Race for Final Spot Heats Up
With a spot in the BIG EAST Tournament on the line, a four-team race for the final spot has heated up with one match remaining.
Creighton controls its own destiny, currently sits in a tie for fourth in the BIG EAST standings with 12 points. The Jays hold the head-to-head tiebreaker over Villanova, and can solidify its second consecutive BIG EAST Tournament appearances with a win over St. John's on Saturday afternoon.
Below are all the seeding scenarios that can determine Creighton's chances at a BIG EAST Tournament berth.
- With a win on Saturday (15 pts.), Creighton earns #4 seed.
- With a draw on Saturday (13 pts.) and a Villanova tie and a Providence loss or draw, Creighton is the #4 seed.
- With a draw on Saturday (13 pts.) and a Butler win, plus a Providence loss or draw, Creighton would be the #4 seed, unless Butler beats Villanova by five (5) goals.
- With a draw on Saturday (13 pts.), plus a Providence win, Creighton's season is over.
- With a loss on Saturday against St. John's, Creighton's season is over.
What's at Stake
Heading into the final match of the season, Creighton can secure a berth into the BIG EAST tournament for the second consecutive season with a win over St. John's on Saturday.
Should the Bluejays secure their fourth BIG EAST win of the season on Saturday, it will mark the first time Creighton has earned back-to-back BIG EAST Tournament bids since joining the league in 2013. It will also mark the first time since 2011-12 that the Jays have qualified for the conference tournament in two consecutive seasons.
CU has had a storied history in the conference tournament throughout its 37-year history. The Bluejays have appeared in 19 conference tournaments, claiming five Missouri Valley Conference Tournaments titles, most recently earning the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament in 2010. Creighton is still seeking its first BIG EAST Conference Tournament Championship.
Ariana's On A Tear
Closing out her final year as a Bluejay, graduate Ariana Mondiri has played at the highest clip of her career over the last seven matches.
The Evry, France native has scored a point is six of the last seven contests, netting a goal in each of the last four matches for the Bluejays. She is just the eighth Bluejay in program history to score a goal in four straight matches and the first to do it since Lauren Sullivan set a school record with a goal in eight consecutive contests in 2016.
Player Goals Dates
Lauren Sullivan 8 Sept. 4 - Oct. 9, 2016
Gretta Mathews 7 Sept. 3 - Sept. 24, 1989
Jessica Powers 5 Aug. 28-Sept. 12, 1998
Ariana Mondiri 4 Oct. 11 - Present
Marcy Gans 4 Oct. 11-Oct. 21, 2008
Marcy Gans 4 Oct. 11 - Oct. 21, 2007
Regina Moench 4 Sept. 14 - Sept. 26, 2003
Kersten Flink 4 Aug. 27 - Sept. 6, 1999
Megan McKendry 4 Aug. 31 - Sept. 19, 1997
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 and ranks tied for sixth in the BIG EAST this season with 19 points on a team-leading eight goals and three assists, scoring at least one point in 10 of the 17 matches this season.
The Evry, France native has delivered a game-winner or equalizer in each last four contests and has now scored a point in six of the last seven contests.
Dating back to 2022, Creighton is 12-2-5 when Mondiri scores a point but is 10-16-9 when she doesn't.
Mondiri Eyes Single Season Goals Top 10 List
Graduate forward Ariana Mondiri has strived down the stretch, looking to cement her name in the Creighton record books.
The Evry, France native enters the regular season finale with a team-leading 19 points on a team-best eight goals and three assists. She is just one goal shy of entering Creighton single season goals scored top 10 list.
In addition, Mondiri is just two goals shy of being the 10th Bluejay to score 10 or more goals in a single season. The last Bluejay to score double digit goals was Skylar Heinrich in 2019.
Creighton Single Season Goals Scored
Rk. Name Goals Year
1. Jessica Power 18 1998
2. Gretta Matthews 17 1989
3. Marcy Gans 15 2008
4. Marcy Gans 13 2007
5. Lauren Sullivan 12 2016
6. Skylar Heinrich 11 2019
Jill Thurman 11 1991
8. Lauren Sullivan 10 2015
Jill Thurman 10 1990
10. Kristina Schoeck 9 1998
Jessica Powers 9 1997
Kalen Malone 9 1996
Kalen Malone 9 1995
- Ariana Mondiri 8 2025
Walking Bluejays into Conference Success
Head coach Jimmy Walker has certainly enjoyed more than his fair share of success in conference play throughout his career. In his 18th season as a head coach, Walker owns a 116-40-17 overall record in conference play, including a 3-3-3 record in the BIG EAST this fall.
Walker's eight wins in BIG EAST play over his first two years with the Bluejays are the most wins in conference play by a head coach at Creighton in program history.
Former Bluejay head coach Ross Paule and Bruce Erickson each recorded six conference wins during their first two years as a head coach at Creighton, while Ira Philson collected five during his first two seasons on the Creighton sideline.
Conference Wins by Creighton Head Coach in First Two Seasons
HeadCoach Record Year
Jimmy Walker 8-7-4 (BIG EAST) 2024-25
Ross Paule 6-12-0 (BIG EAST) 2015-16
Bruce Erickson 6-6-0 (MVC) 1999-2000
Ira Philson 5-6-0 (MVC) 1997-98
Down But Not Out
Creighton once again erased a 1-0 halftime deficit to earn a draw with Butler last Saturday, marking the sixth time this season the Jays have posted a result when trailing in the second half.
The Bluejays have done a majority of their work after halftime, scoring 17 of their 26 goals in the second half. Creighton's six come-from-behind results this fall are its most in a single season since at least 2000.
Arguably the best result in program history, CU overcame a 2-0 deficit with three second half goals to earn a 3-3 draw with then-No. 13 Arkansas on Sept. 5. Five days later, Creighton rallied from a 2-0 deficit in the second half to pick up its fifth ever win when trailing by two against Omaha on Sept. 10.
CU's Second Half Comebacks in 2025
Date Opponent Trailed Results
9/5 #13 Arkansas 2-0 T, 3-3
9/10 Omaha 2-0 W, 3-2
9/27 Marquette 1-0 T, 1-1
10/11 at Providence 3-2 T, 3-3
10/18 at DePaul 1-0 W, 2-1
10/25 at Butler 1-0 T, 1-1
Second Half Surge
Statistically, Creighton has played some of its best soccer of the season in the second half of matches this fall.
Through 17 matches this year, the Bluejays have scored 17 of their 26 total goals in the second half, which includes 11 go-ahead or game-tying goals.
Creighton has also delivered six come-from-behind results in the second half, which includes the Bluejays' 1-1 draw at Butler last weekend.
Opponent 1st 2nd Results
Oklahoma 1 0 L, 1-4
Kansas City 0 2 W, 2-1
Iowa State 0 0 L, 0-1
Western Michigan 0 0 L, 0-2
#3 Duke 0 0 L, 0-1
#13 Arkansas 0 3 T, 3-3
Omaha 0 3 W, 3-2
South Dakota 1 3 W, 4-0
#20 Georgetown 1 0 L, 1-3
Villanova 1 0 W, 1-0
Marquette 1 0 T, 1-1
#22 Xavier 0 1 L, 1-2
UConn 0 0 L, 0-1
Providence 2 1 T, 3-3
DePaul 0 2 W, 2-1
Seton Hall 2 1 W, 3-0
Butler 0 1 T, 1-1
Total 9 17 6-7-4
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 76 games, netting 14 goals and dishing out eight assists while logging 6,173 total minutes of action.
Santana's 6,173 minutes played are the fifth-most by a Bluejay since the beginning of the 2000 season. In addition, her 76 total games played are tied for the 13th-most by a Bluejay during that time span.
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. Abigail Santana 6,173 2020-Present
6. Peighton Steffen 6,109 2020-23
7. Keelan Terrell 6,062 2019-23
8. Jaylin Bosak 6,001 2016-19
9. Gabby Grimaldi 5,928 2019-23
10. Brittney Neumann 5,857 2009-12
Zalac Enters Top 10 For Career Goalkeeper Wins & Minutes
Graduate senior goalkeeper Alyssa Zalac has only played in 34 matches as a Bluejay but has already broken into the top 10 of multiple goalkeeper career record categories.
The Montreal, Canada native currently sits ninth with 3,053 minutes play, while her 14 career victories rank 10th amongst Bluejay goalkeepers.
In addition, Zalac sits just outside Creighton's career top 10 in career shutouts with eight and with a 1.39 career goals against average.
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. Alyssa Zalac 14 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 1.39 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. Alyssa Zalac 3,053 2024-Present
10. Valerie Zimmerer 3,012 2003-06
Goalkeeper Shutouts (indicates shared shutout)
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. Keelan Terrell 17 (0) 2019-23
Maggie Phelan 17 (6) 1997-00
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
- Alyssa Zalac 8 (1) 2024-Present
Official RPI Rankings Updated
Creighton enters the final week of the regular season ranked 95th in the latest NCAA official RPI rankings.
The Bluejays were listed at No. 87 in the initial release on Sept. 14 and has hovered around No. 85 before falling to No. 95 this week.
Creighton is one of five BIG EAST teams listed inside the top 100, with the Bluejays being one of just three teams in the BIG EAST with a Top 100 RPI in Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer and Volleyball currently.
BIG EAST in the RPI (Oct. 20 edition)
School WSoc MSoc VB
UConn 44 36 60
Xavier 28 91 31
Creighton 95 45 10
Georgetown 15 15 124
DePaul 238 179 151
Marquette 159 107 48
St. John's 242 40 208
Villanova 130 94 49
Providence 86 79 234
Butler 170 164 159
Seton Hall 265 13 275
Short Handed Victory
Freshman Jalen Chaney was issued a straight red card in the first half against Seton Hall on Oct. 22, marking the Bluejays first red card since Juelle Love received double yellows against Iowa State in 2022.
Forced to play a man down for the final 62 minutes and change, Creighton netted three goals, securing its first shorthanded win since topping Wisconsin-Green Bay, 4-2, on Sept. 13, 2003.
Another Draw
Creighton battled Butler to a 1-1 draw last Saturday, recording its fourth draw of the season. The Bluejays four draws this year are tied for the third most in a single season in program history, trailing the five draws in 2023 and the school record eight ties in 2022.
Year # Ties # of Matches
1. 2022 8 19
2. 2023 5 17
3. 2025 4 17
2004 4 21
2003 4 21
6. 2019 3 18
2017 3 18
2012 3 19
2011 3 18
2005 3 21
Hall Mark
With a 2-0 victory over Seton Hall on Oct. 22, Creighton owns a 12-match unbeaten streak vs. the Pirates, a streak that ranks tied for the second longest unbeaten streak against any team in program history.
The Bluejays are one of four teams in the BIG EAST to have never lost to Seton Hall since the realignment in 2013 (Georgetown - 11-0-1; DePaul - 9-0-2; UConn - 5-0-0).
Creighton's longest unbeaten streak was 14 consecutive matches against Indiana State from 2000 to 2014.
Most Consecutive Matches W/out a Loss Over One Team
Matches Opponent Dates
14 Indiana State 2000-11
12 Seton Hall 2013-Present
12 Western Illinois 1997-Present
10 South Dakota 2007-16
10 South Dakota State 2004-14
Home Sweet Home
Creighton wraps up its 23rd season of playing home matches inside the friendly confines of Morrison Stadium on Saturday against St. John's. The Bluejays own a 3-3-2 record this season at home with wins over Omaha, South Dakota and Seton Hall, as well as draws with then-No. 13 Arkansas and Marquette.
Since opening in 2003, Creighton owns a 121-66-30 (.627) record at Morrison Stadium, including a 59-41-16 mark at home since joining the BIG EAST in 2013 and a 21-32-6 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 (1,617) and 16th in total home attendance (12,934) entering the final week of the regular 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 12,934 total fans, marking the first time in program history Creighton has hosted more than 10,000 fans in a season. In addition, the 1,617 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. 28), as well as the largest home single season attendance marks in program history.
NCAA Average Attendance Top-10 (As of 10/28)
Rk. Team Games Total Avg
1. South Carolina 9 35,550 3,950
2. BYU 10 34,388 3,439
3. Tennessee 8 23,157 2,895
4. Texas A&M 10 23,031 2,303
5. Iowa 9 18,685 2,076
6. Arkansas 9 18,550 2,061
7. Michigan State 10 19,389 1,939
8. North Carolina 9 16,957 1,884
9. Creighton 8 12,934 1,617
10. Utah Valley 10 15,497 1,550
Creighton's Single Season Home Attendance Totals
Rk. Year Games Total Avg.
1. 2025 8 12,934 1,617
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
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
Lucky Three
Creighton recorded a 3-0 shutout over Seton Hall on Oct. 22, marking the fifth time this season Creighton has scored three or more goals in a match.
Just one week earlier, the Jays earned a 3-3 draw at Providence, marking 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.
With the Jays 3-0 win over Seton Hall last Wednesday, Creighton has now posted a result in 94 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 166-2-4 all-time when scoring three or more goals, an astonishing .977 winning percentage.
Drawing First Blood
Scoring first in soccer has its advantages and that has proved to be the difference for the Bluejays this season. Creighton is 4-0-1 this season when scoring first, but 2-7-3 when the opponent finds the back of the net first, with its two wins coming against Omaha (Sept. 10) and DePaul (Oct. 18).
Additionally, CU is 3-0-1 when leading at the break, 2-1-2 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 72-13-14 when finding the back of the net first. However, the Bluejays are 21-88-11 when the opponent scores first and 0-0-8 in scoreless draws.
Category 2025 Walker Era
Creighton scores first 4-0-1 11-2-2
Opponent scores first 2-7-3 3-11-3
Scoreless ties 0-0-0 0-0-1
Scores 1 Goal 1-3-2 4-5-2
Scores 2 Goals 2-0-0 5-1-1
Scores 3+ Goals 3-0-2 5-0-2
Opponent Scores 1 Goal 2-3-2 6-4-2
Opponent Scores 2 Goals 1-2-0 1-6-1
Opponent Scores 3+ Goals 0-2-2 0-3-2
Leading at halftime 3-0-1 7-1-2
Trailing at halftime 2-1-2 3-4-2
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 15 matches this season, Creighton is 5-3-2 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 80-27-26 record when holding its opponents to one goal or less, collecting 55 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 5-3-2 1-4-2
Totals 80-27-26 13-74-7
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 282-23-15 all-time record when scoring two or more goals in a match, including a 5-0-2 record this season. On the flip side, the Bluejays are 47-260-53 when being held to fewer than two goals.
Additionally, the Bluejays are 75-8-6 when scoring two or more goals and 15-93-25 when netting fewer than two goals since joining the BIG EAST in 2013.
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 17 matches this season, Creighton has racked up 210 fouls and a total of 25 yellow cards. The Bluejays 12.35 fouls per game are tied for the 10th most in the country while its 25 yellow cards are tied for the eighth most in the NCAA this year.
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 12.35 (10th) 25 (T-8th)
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)
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. Sophomore Jalen Chaney was also perfect on her lone PK attempt, delivering the game-winner in the Bluejays' 2-1 win at DePaul (Oct. 18).
Creighton's four 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 8-12 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
Jalen Chaney 1-1 - - - - 1-1
Scoring in Bunches
A slow start to the season offensively, quickly shifted gears as Creighton has scored 23 goals over its last 12 matches, which includes 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 have broken free netting 23 goals throughout the month of September and October.
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. In addition, CU scored 10 more goals while picking up results against Providence, DePaul, Seton Hall and Butler in the month of October.
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 10 2-2-2
Balanced Attack
Creighton has scored a total of 26 goals on 23 assists through 17 games this season. Those 26 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 eight goals, including three via penalty kicks, while Anna Bragg and Jalen Chaney have netted three goals each. Mallory Connealy, Brynn Gardner and Tori Gillis have also contributed two goals this fall.
In addition, 12 different Bluejays have dished out an assist this fall, with Mondiri, Chaney and Olivia Sides 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 final six 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.
Battled Tested Bluejays
Ranked as one of the toughest 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 one of the top 50 toughest schedules this season, with its 17 opponents combining for a 131-89-49 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 6-7-4 record this fall, Creighton has gained momentum down the stretch, posting a result in each of its last four contests.
Team (RPI Rank, 10/27) W-L-T (10/27) CU's Result
Oklahoma (42) 10-4-4 L, 1-2
Kansas City (192) 8-7-3 W, 2-1
Iowa State (121) 4-9-3 L, 0-1
Western Michigan (47) 13-3-1 L, 0-2
Duke (14) 11-3-1 L, 0-1
Arkansas (18) 9-3-4 T, 3-3
Omaha (234) 6-8-4 W, 3-2
South Dakota (220) 7-5-6 W, 4-0
Georgetown (15) 13-2-2 L, 1-3
Villanova (131) 9-8-0 W, 1-0
Marquette (159) 6-7-4 T, 1-1
Xavier (28) 13-2-2 L, 1-2
UConn (45) 11-3-3 L, 0-1
Providence (86) 6-6-3 T, 3-3
DePaul (238) 4-12-1 W, 2-1
Seton Hall (265) 3-9-5 W, 3-0
Butler (170) 5-4-7 T, 1-1
St. John's (242) 3-9-4 -
Return to the BIG EAST Tournament Paved on the Road
Creighton is seeking its second consecutive trip to the BIG EAST Tournament, and should they qualify with a win on Saturday, it will be in large part to the Jays success on the road this season.
Creighton posted a 2-1-2 record in BIG EAST road contests this season, claiming a crucial 1-0 win over Villanova that holds as the tiebreaker for the final spot in the BIG EAST Tournament entering this weekend.
Competing in the Bluejays' 13th season in the BIG EAST, Creighton has a combined road record of 15-35-11 in conference play, which includes a 1-0 shutout win over Villanova, a 3-3 draw at Providence, a 2-1 win at DePaul and a 1-1 draw at Butler 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: 2-1-2
