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Women’s Soccer Closes Out Non-Conference Play With Senior Day Tilt with South Dakota
9/13/2025 10:43:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Game #8: South Dakota Coyotes (4-1-3) at Creighton Bluejays (2-4-1)
Sunday, September 14, 2025 • 12:30 p.m. • Omaha, Neb. • Morrison Stadium
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Creighton (2-4-1) closes out non-conference play on Sunday, Sept. 14th when it hosts South Dakota (4-1-3) at 12:30 p.m. in a battle on Homecoming weekend at Morrison Stadium. The Bluejays will also honor their senior class as part of their senior day festivities prior to the match.
Follow the Match
Sunday's match will be broadcasted live on ESPN+ with Gary Sharp and Avarie Howard on the call. Live stats will also be available through statbroadcast at http://Creighton.StatBroadcast.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 (2-4-1)
Creighton is 2-4-1 this season after erasing a 2-0 deficit to defeat Omaha, 3-2, on Wednesday night in the first Kicks for a Cure match.
The Bluejays have had their hands full all season, battling a vigorous non-conference that featured contests at Oklahoma, at #3 Duke and against #13 Arkansas.
Freshman Jalen Chaney and graduate Ariana Mondiri lead the way offensively with two goals each, with Chaney recently being named the BIG EAST Offensive and Freshman Player of the Week after recording the first brace of her career again No. 13 Arkansas last week.
She is supported offensively by Brynn Gardner, Clara Kulick, Mallory Connealy and Ella Luna with one goal apiece, with Tori Gillis being a focal piece in the Bluejays frontline attack.
Senior goalkeeper Alyssa Zalac has been solid in goal, owning a 2.00 goals against average while collecting 23 saves in 630 minutes in net.
Coming off the program's most successful season in over a decade, the expectations are higher than ever as the 2025 Creighton Bluejays enter the second season under head coach Jimmy Walker.
The Bluejays return eight players who started at least four matches, including co-captions Ella Offer and Savanna Solomon, from last season's 8-7-2 squad that finished fourth in the BIG EAST and hosted a postseason match for the first time since joining the league in 2013.
It is with that foundation set and 13 letterwinners returning, that the 2025 version of Creighton women's soccer aims to become the first to reach the NCAA postseason since 2010.
Creighton was picked to finish fifth in the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' poll as Jimmy Walker is in his 18th season with a 186-106-29 career record.
Scouting South Dakota (4-1-3)
South Dakota is 4-1-3 this season with wins over Drake, Morningside, Idaho and Central Michigan, as well as draws with Northern Iowa, Eastern Washington and Northern Colorado. The Coyotes lone loss of the year was on Aug. 21 when Kansas State upended USD 2-0 at home.
Offensively, the Coyotes have demonstrated balance and depth, with eight different players scoring at least one goal so far. Klarissa Vega leads the team with five goals, while Brooke Conway and Rylee Haldeman pace the squad in assists with two each.
Defensively, goalkeeper Campbell Fischer has been a consistent presence in net. She has started every game she's played this season, totaling 20 saves and two shutouts while owning a 0.86 goals against average.
South Dakota was picked to finish sixth in the Summit League Preseason Coaches' Poll, while head coach Michael Thomas is in his eighth season with an 54-53-27 overall record at the helm of the Coyotes.
Series History Against the Coyotes
Creighton and South Dakota have met 13 times previously, with the Bluejays holding an 11-1-1 edge in the all-time series.
CU won the first 10 meetings in the series, dating back to 2007 when the Jays posted a 3-0 shutout in Omaha. The two squads last met in 2021, when the Jays held the Coyotes shotless in a double overtime draw.
The Bluejays are 7-0-1 in matches played in Omaha, having outscored South Dakota, 23-1, in the eight contests.
Jimmy Walker has never faced South Dakota or Michael Thomas as a head coach.
Creighton to Honor Senior Class
Creighton will honor 11 seniors prior to Sunday's match against South Dakota as part of its senior day festivities.
This year the Bluejays will recognize Kelis Brown, Kailey Hall, Reese Carpenter, Millie Thistleton, Jess Torres, Ella Offer, Tori Gillis, Brynn Gardner, Alyssa Zalac, Ariana Mondiri and Abigail Santana. In total, this group has combined to spend 28 years in the Bluejay program. They have taken the program to new heights, recording 33 wins and guiding the Bluejays to three BIG EAST Tournament appearances in the last six years.
Reaching the Summit
Creighton has enjoyed success against teams from the Summit League over the past two decades, owning a 61-11-8 all-time record against current members, including a 2-1 win over Kansas City and a 3-2 victory over Omaha earlier this season.
Creighton has battled at least one current member of the Summit League in 20 of the last 21 seasons. The only season the Bluejays did not match-up against a Summit League opponent was during the 2020 Covid -19 shorten season.
Sunday's match against South Dakota is the third and final match against a member school of the Summit League.
Team Overall Record
Denver 4-1-0
Kansas City 9-3-3
North Dakota 5-0-0
North Dakota State 5-2-1
Omaha 10-1-0
Oral Roberts 3-1-1
St. Thomas Have not met
South Dakota 11-1-1
South Dakota State 14-2-2
Go Ahead and Call it a Comeback
Creighton's 3-2 comeback win over Omaha marked just the fifth time in school history that the Bluejays erased a two-goal deficit to claim a victory.
The win was the Bluejays first come-from-behind victory and the first win when trailing 2-0 since Creighton scored three unanswered goals in a 3-2 win at North Dakota State in 2023.
Wednesday's win also marked the first time Creighton has erased a 2-0 deficit at half to win since rallying from down 2-0 in the second half at Minnesota on Sept. 4, 1993.
Date Opponent Deficit Result
9/4/93 at Minnesota 0-2 W, 3-2
9/25/16 Marquette 0-2 W, 3-2 (2ot)
8/23/19 Kansas State 0-2 W, 3-2
9/10/23 at NDSU 0-2 W, 3-2
9/10/25 Omaha 0-2 W, 3-2
Cardiac Jays
Keeping everyone on the edge of their seat, Creighton erased a 2-0 halftime deficit with three unanswered goals in the second half, including two goals in final three minutes, to defeat Omaha, 3-2, on Wednesday, Sept. 10 in the first Kicks for a Cure match.
It marked the first time in program history that Creighton won a game in regulation when trailing with less than five minutes remaining in a match.
The Bluejays, however, have won when down a goal in the final five minutes in overtime twice since 2000. Ironically, the last time it happened was in 2014 against Omaha, when Lauren Sullivan netted the equalizing goal in the 89th minute and delivered the game-winner in the 102nd minute.
Late Match Dramatics
Creighton has come up in the clutch, delivering game-winning goals in the 90th minute on two separate occasions this season.
The Bluejays picked up their second win of the season in dramatic fashion as junior Mallory Connealy headed home the game-winner in the 90th minute in a 3-2 come-from-behind win over Omaha on Sept. 10.
Creighton's first win of the season came in similar fashion as graduate student Ariana Mondiri buried the game-winning goal on a penalty kick in the 90th minute (89:07) of the Bluejays 2-1 win at Kansas City on Aug. 17.
The pair of game-winners marked Creighton's 18th and 19th game-winning goals with less than 10 minutes remaining in regulation time and/or in overtime since joining the BIG EAST in 2013.
In addition, with the two game-winners this season, Creighton has now scored a game-winning goal during the final 10 minutes of regulation 11 times and a game-winner in golden goal overtime eight times. It also marks the 13th consecutive season that Creighton has scored a game-winning goal in the final 10 minutes of regulation and/or in overtime.
Arguably, Hailey Rothwell continues to own the most dramatic game-winner in recent seasons, scoring in the 110th minute (109:14) of a double-overtime 2-1 win over Montana in the 2021 season opener.
Creighton Game-Winning Goals During
Final 10 Minutes/Overtime since 2013
Date Opponent GW Goal Time (Scorer)
9/15/13 Montana 93:48 (Kirstyn Corder)
8/22/14 at SDSU 82:27 (Kirstyn Corder)
9/7/14 Drake 85:49 (Addison Nokels)
9/21/14 at Omaha 101:57 (Lauren Sullivan)
10/2/14 Providence 106:25 (Addison Nokels)
10/8/15 at Seton Hall 98:26 (Alyssa Jara)
9/25/16 Marquette 107:32 (Lauren Sullivan)
10/15/17 Villanova 88:35 (Kaira Houser)
9/7/18 South Dakota 95:55 (Keelie Fothergill)
9/23/18 Xavier 85:12 (Taryn Jakubowski)
9/6/19 Iowa State 87:50 (Skylar Heinrich)
9/17/19 at Kansas City 85:06 (Kylin Grubb)
4/1/21 at Marquette 91:02 (Ansley Atkinson)
8/19/21 Montana 109:14 (Hailey Rothwell)
10/13/22 at Seton Hall 85:50 (Ariana Mondiri)
9/10/23 at NDSU 83:39 (Hitomi Yamaue)
10/6/24 UConn 84:44 (Stella Downing)
8/17/25 at Kansas City 89:07 (Ariana Mondiri)
9/10/25 Omaha 89:31 (Mallory Connealy)
PK Knowledge
Coming at a rarity, Creighton has earned a pair of penalty kicks this season on fouls inside the 18-yard box, including one which allowed the Jays to deliver the equalizer in the 88th minute against Omaha on Sept. 10.
Graduate Ariana Mondiri has been pure on both PK attempts this season, delivering the game-winner in the Bluejays 2-1 win over Kansas City (Aug. 17) and the equalizing goal in the Jays' 3-2 win over Omaha (Sept. 10).
Including postseason shootout PK attempt, current members of the Bluejays squad are 6-9 on penalty kick attempts.
Creighton - Penalty Kick Conversions
Name '25 '24 '23 '22 '21 Total
Abigail Santana - - - - 1-1 1-1
Ariana Mondiri 2-2 - - - 2-4 4-6
Brynn Gardner - 0-1 1-1 - - 1-2
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 three home matches this season. The Bluejays rank third nationally in average home attendance (3,191) and 6th in total home attendance (9,574) through four 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.
Creighton's 9,574 home fans so far this fall are the most in a single season in program history. In addition, the 3,191 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 Sept. 12), as well as the largest home single season attendance marks in program history.
NCAA Average Attendance Top-10 (As of 9/12)
Rk. Team Games Total Avg
1. South Carolina 4 18,800 4,700
2. BYU 4 15,114 3,779
3. Creighton 3 9,574 3,191
4. Tennessee 3 8,366 2,789
5. Texas A&M 5 13,407 2,681
6. Iowa 4 8,722 2,181
7. Michigan State 5 10,656 2,131
8. Arkansas 4 8,345 2,086
9. Saint Louis 3 6,155 2,052
10. Utah Valley 5 9,765 1,953
Creighton's Single Season Home Attendance Totals
Rk. Year Games Total Avg.
1. 2025 3 9,574 3,191
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.
In large part to the celebration of the first Kicks for a Cure match this past Wednesday against Omaha, the Bluejays drew a program record crowd of 3,985. The 3,985 fans in attendance on Wednesday marked the 12th highest attended game in Division I this season and surpassed the previous school record of 3,673 fans set last Friday 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
Chaney Takes Home BIG EAST Offensive and Freshman Player of the Week Honors
Freshman Jalen Chaney was named the BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week and doubled down by earning Freshman of the Week honors, the league officials announced on Monday, Sept. 8.
Chaney led Creighton to arguably its best result against a top 25 team in program history, igniting a spirited second half comeback with a pair of goals in the Bluejays 3-3 draw against No. 13 Arkansas on Sept. 5 in the Bluejays annual Socctoberfest match.
The Flower Mound, Texas native touched the back of the net for the first time in her career, when she headed home the equalizing goal off a beautifully placed cross at the back post from senior Tori Gillis in the 69th minute.
Less than two minutes later, Chaney blocked a kick from the Arkansas goalkeeper before burying a shot from just outside the 18-yard box to give the Jays a 3-2 lead and record the first brace of her collegiate career.
Netting two goals on Friday, Chaney became the first Bluejay freshman to score twice in a match since Skylar Heinrich tied a school record with four goals against Eastern Michigan on Sept. 8, 2019.
This marks the first BIG EAST weekly honors in Chaney's career, as she joins Heinrich as the only Bluejays to earn both offensive and freshman player of the week honors in the same week since joining the BIG EAST in 2013.
Brace Yourself
Jalen Chaney recorded the first brace (two goals) of her collegiate career on Sept. 5 in the Bluejays annual Socctoberfest match against No. 13 Arkansas.
The Flower Mound, Texas native found the back of the net in the 69th and 71st minute, becoming the first Bluejay freshman to record two goals in a match since Skylar Heinrich tied a program record with four goals against Eastern Michigan on Sept. 8, 2019.
Since joining the BIG EAST in 2013, CU has recorded 28 braces from 15 different players, including five from three active Bluejays in Abigail Santana, Ariana Mondiri and Chaney.
Braces Since Joining BIG EAST in 2013
Player Opponent Date
Paige Jarsombeck North Dakota 8/30/13
Kirstyn Corder Idaho 9/8/13
Lauren Cingoranelli South Dakota 9/13/13
Kelsey O'Donnell Omaha 9/20/13
Kirstyn Corder SDSU 8/22/14
Lauren Sullivan Western Ill. 9/1/14
Alyssa Jara New Mexico St. 9/5/14
Alyssa Jara South Dakota 9/14/14
Lauren Sullivan Omaha 9/21/14
Lauren Sullivan Northern Colo. 9/18/15
Lauren Sullivan Villanova 10/4/15
Lauren Sullivan Providence 10/17/15
Callie Hawkins Iowa 8/19/16
Lauren Sullivan Yale 9/18/16
Lauren Sullivan Marquette 9/25/16
Taryn Jakubowski Xavier 10/23/16
Taryn Jakubowski Providence 10/26/17
Skylar Heinrich Eastern Michigan 9/8/19
Taryn Jakubowski Oklahoma 9/15/19
Skylar Heinrich Marquette 3/21/21
Jordy Rothwell Oral Roberts 8/29/21
Abigail Santana SDSU 9/5/21
Cristina Garriga Kansas City 9/12/21
Ariana Mondiri North Dakota 9/1/22
Abigail Santana NDSU 9/10/23
Stella Downing UConn 10/6/24
Ariana Mondiri DePaul 10/20/24
Jalen Chaney #13 Arkansas 9/5/25
Bold indicates active players
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.
CU opened the season with four of its first seven matches against Power 4 opponents in Oklahoma, Iowa State, No. 3 Duke and No. 13 Arkansas. Combined, the six opponents Creighton has played this season are 23-12-7 against opponents that are not Creighton.
With a 2-4-1 record this fall, Creighton still has a tough road to navigate as their future opponents have a combined record of 37-22-14 through four weeks of play.
Team (RPI Rank, 2024) W-L-T (9/12) CU's Result
Oklahoma (49) 7-0-1 L, 1-2
Kansas City (181) 4-4-0 W, 2-1
Iowa State (219) 3-1-2 L, 0-1
Western Michigan (24) 3-2-0 L, 0-2
Duke (2) 5-1-1 L, 0-1
Arkansas (6) 3-2-2 T, 3-3
Omaha (104) 2-4-2 W, 3-2
South Dakota (300) 4-1-3 -
Georgetown (19) 4-1-2 -
Villanova (154) 4-3-0 -
Marquette (164) 4-3-0 -
Xavier (29) 4-2-1 -
UConn (29) 3-2-1 -
Providence (160) 3-1-1 -
DePaul (128) 3-4-0 -
Seton Hall (241) 3-1-3 -
Butler (77) 3-1-2 -
St. John's (178) 2-3-1 -
Home Sweet Home
Creighton is in its 23rd season of playing home matches inside the friendly confines of Morrison Stadium.
Since opening in 2003, Creighton owns a 119-64-29 (.630) record at Morrison Stadium, including a 57-39-15 mark at home since joining the BIG EAST in 2013 and a 20-30-5 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
Bluejays Don Pink Uniforms Against Omaha
Creighton wore its alternate pink uniforms on Sept. 10 as it hosted its annual Pink Out and Kicks for a Cure match. Fans were encouraged to wear pink to promote cancer awareness as CU rallied for a 3-2 victory over Omaha in the crosstown rivalry.
Since its creation in 2012 by former head coach Bruce Erickson, the Bluejays are 5-6-0 in Pink Out games, including a 2-0-0 mark under head coach Jimmy Walker.
Date Opponent Result
10/11/12 Drake L, 2-3
10/12/13 DePaul L, 1-2 (ot)
10/16/14 Villanova L, 0-2
10/4/15 Villanova W, 3-1
10/5/16 Seton Hall W, 4-0
10/19/17 Butler L, 0-3
10/4/18 Georgetown L, 1-7
10/10/19 Butler L, 0-1 (ot)
10/12/23 Seton Hall W, 2-0
10/20/24 DePaul W, 3-1
9/10/25 Omaha W, 3-2
Bluejay Defense is the Key
Finishing last season with an 8-7-2 overall record, there was one pattern that had developed for the Bluejays over the course of the season.
When Creighton's defense holds its opponents to one goal or less the Bluejays were 8-2-1 with five shutouts, but if the defense allowed two goals or more goals, CU went 0-5-1.
Over the course of the first seven matches this season, Creighton is 1-2-0 when holding its opponent to one goal or less, but 1-2-1 when allowing two goals or more goals with its lone win coming on Wednesday against Omaha.
Since joining the BIG EAST in 2013, Creighton owns an impressive 76-26-24 record when holding its opponents to one goal or less, collecting 52 shutouts in the process. CU, however, is 13-72-6 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 1-2-0 1-2-1
Totals 76-26-24 13-72-6
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 seven matches this season, Creighton has racked up 97 fouls and a total of nine yellow cards. The Bluejays 13.86 fouls per game are the fifth-most in the country this season.
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 13.86 (5th) 9 (T-35th)
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)
Scoring First Yields Success
Scoring first in soccer has its advantages and that has proved to be the difference for the Bluejays this season. Through the first six matches of the season, Creighton is 1-0-0 when scoring first, but 1-4-1 when the opponent finds the back of the net first, with its lone win coming on Sept. 10 against Omaha.
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.
Additionally, CU was 4-1-1 when leading at the break, 1-3-0 when trailing at halftime and 3-3-1 when tied at the break in 2024.
Since joining the BIG EAST in 2013, Creighton owns a 69-13-13 when finding the back of the net first. However, the Bluejays are 20-85-9 when the opponent scores first and 0-0-8 in scoreless draws.
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 279-23-14 all-time record when scoring two or more goals in a match, including its 3-2 come-from-behind win over Omaha on Sept. 10, its 2-1 win over Kansas City (Aug. 17) and it's 3-3 draw with No. 13 Arkansas (Sept. 5). On the flip side, the Bluejays are 47-257-52 when being held to fewer than two goals.
Additionally, the Bluejays are 72-8-5 when scoring two or more goals and 15-90-24 when netting fewer than two goals since joining the BIG EAST in 2013.
Socctoberfest Success
Creighton continued its success during the Bluejays 11th annual Socctoberfest, moving to 6-1-4 all-time following a 3-3 draw with No. 13 Arkansas on Sept. 5.
The Bluejays are an impressive 6-1-4 in Socctoberfest matches dating back to 2012, with wins over New Mexico State, Omaha, South Dakota Iowa State and Colorado College, as well as back-to-back ranked draws against No. 19 Saint Louis and No. 13 Arkansas. Creighton has outscored the opposition 22-9 in those matches.
The Bluejays first Socctoberfest victory came on Sept. 5, 2014, when Creighton defeated New Mexico State, 6-0. The Bluejay women's squad did not play during the 2013 or 2021 Socctoberfest due to schedule issues.
Bluejay Women's Soccer at Socctoberfest (6-1-4)
Date Opponent Result Atten.
10/20/12 Evansville L, 0-1 557
9/5/14 New Mexico State W, 6-0 509
9/4/15 Omaha W, 4-0 1058
9/9/16 South Dakota W, 2-1 1444
9/8/17 Kansas City T, 2-2 958
9/6/18 South Dakota W, 2-1 (ot) 1248
9/6/19 Iowa State W, 1-0 1246
9/9/22 Colorado College W, 2-1 896
9/8/23 Minnesota T, 0-0 1072
9/6/24 #19 Saint Louis T, 0-0 3,670
9/5/25 #13 Arkansas T, 3-3 3,673
Bluejays All-Time vs. Top 25 Competition
Battling its second ranked opponent in as many matches, Creighton posted arguably its best result in program history earning a 3-3 draw with No. 13 Arkansas last Friday in the Bluejays' 11th annual Socctoberfest match.
Last Friday's result against the Razorbacks marked the first time in program history that Creighton had earned a result against a top 25 opponent in consecutive season, having battled No. 19 Saint Louis to a scoreless draw last fall.
Overall, Creighton has faced 29 ranked opponents, owning a 1-22-6 all-time record against United Soccer Coaches Top 25 teams, which includes a 1-0 setback to No. 3 Duke and a 3-3 draw with No. 13 Arkansas this season.
In addition, CU is 0-12-1 all-time when playing against 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 0-6-4 all-time against ranked opponents at the Division I level, including 0-1-2 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
* BIG EAST regular-season match
& BIG EAST Tournament match
% NCAA Tournament
Home matches in bold
Marcy (Gans) Parker Get Hall of Fame Call
Bluejay women's soccer alumni Marcy (Gans) Parker was recently announced as an inductee into the Creighton Athletic Hall of Fame as part of the 56th class in school history.
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.
