Creighton University
Georgetown
10/27/2026 1:06:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 • 6:00 p.m. CT • Washington, D.C. • Shaw Field
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Match #17: Creighton Bluejays (6-6-3, 2-3-2 BIG EAST) at Seton Hall Pirates (6-2-5, 2-2-3 BIG EAST)
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 • 12:00 p.m. CT • South Orange, N.J. • Owen T. Carroll Field
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Up Next
Creighton makes its final road trip of the regular-season as the Bluejays head to the East Coast for a pair of matches with major postseason tournament implications.
On Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. Central, Creighton (6-6-3, 2-3-2 BIG EAST) takes on Georgetown (5-5-5, 2-3-3 BIG EAST) at Shaw Field in the nation's capital of Washington, D.C.
CU will then make the trip over to South Orange, N.J. to battle Seton Hall (6-2-5, 2-2-3 BIG EAST) on Owen T. Carroll Field at 12 p.m. Central on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Follow the Match
Both of Creighton's matches this weekend will air live on ESPN+. Monika Moore and Christian Taylor will call the action at Georgetown on Wednesday, while Matthew Merlino will be on the call for Saturday's match at Seton Hall.
Live stats for Wednesday contest at Georgetown will be available through SideArm stats, with stats being available through Statbroadcast at http://Creighton.StatBroadcast.com for Saturday's match at Seton Hall.
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 (6-6-3, 2-3-2 BE)
Creighton is 6-6-3 this season and are still in the hunt for a spot in the BIG EAST Tournament with a 2-3-2 mark in league play.
The Bluejays started the year 0-2, but settled in, posting shutouts in five of their next six matches, recording victories over Kansas City, Missouri, Northern Colorado and Omaha. CU has also claimed a pair of draws against Providence (1-1) and St. John's (0-0), as well as a wins over Butler (2-1) and UConn (2-0) in BIG EAST action.
Senior Olivia Duray paces the Bluejays offense with 11 points on a team-high five goals and an assist, with junior Anna Bragg and sophomore Sarah Hyde following closely behind with two goals and an assist each this season.
Junior Macy Felton, sophomore Jalen Chaney, and freshmen Radleigh Childers and Gabby Wagenfuhr have each contributed to the Bluejays success with one goal apiece, while sophomore Taylor Yablonski lead the way with three assists.
Defensively the Bluejays have posted seven shutouts this fall with junior transfer Morgan Paley anchoring the way in between the posts. Paley currently ranks ninth in the BIG EAST with a 1.22 goals against average with 44 saves, while fifth-year Kailey Hall owns a 1.69 goals against average and 11 saves in 319 minutes of action.
Creighton was picked to finish fourth in the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' poll as Jimmy Walker coaches his 19th season with a 197-116-35 career record.
Scouting Georgetown (5-5-5, 2-3-3 BE)
Georgetown is 5-5-5 this season and sit in a four-way tie for fourth in the BIG EAST standings with a 2-3-3 mark in BIG EAST play after dropping a 1-0 decision to Seton Hall last Saturday.
Seven women have found the back of the net for Georgetown this season, a group led by Abigail Droner, who leads the way with 15 points on a team-high six goals and three assists, while Aliza Mannon follows closely behind with six goals of her own.
Junior Caroline Spengler has directed the offense with three assists with Evelyn Casadaban contributing two assists of her own.
Graduate transfer Reiley Fitzpatrick has anchored the Hoyas defense, owning a 1.08 goals against average with 35 saves in 1,247 minutes of action in between the posts.
Georgetown was picked to win the BIG EAST for the fourth straight season in the Preseason Coaches' Poll, while head coach Dave Nolan is in his 23rd season with an 305-103-74 overall record at the helm of the Hoyas.
Series History Against the Hoyas
Creighton and Georgetown will meet for the 16th time in program history with the Hoyas holding a 12-0-3 lead in the all-time series.
Georgetown has been ranked in the United Soccer Coaches' Poll in all but two of the previous 15 meetings, including ranked in the top 20 on 10 different occasions.
Last season, Georgetown defeated Creighton, 3-1 in Omaha, before claiming a 2-0 victory over the Bluejays in the Semifinals of the BIG EAST Tournament.
Georgetown holds a 4-0-2 advantage in matches played in Washington, D.C., with CU seeking its first result in the series since earning a 1-1 draw with the Hoyas in 2021.
Head coach Jimmy Walker is 0-4-0 against Georgetown and Dave Nolan as a head coach.
Scouting Seton Hall (6-2-5, 2-2-3 BE)
Seton Hall enters Wednesday's match with Marquette sporting a 6-2-5 overall record and a 2-2-3 mark in the BIG EAST.
The Pirate sit in a four-way tie for fourth place in the BIG EAST standings with two of their final three matches at home, where they own a 4-1-2 record.
Defensively, Seton Hall has been flawless, ranking fifth nationally with 10 shutouts in 13 contests. The Pirates currently lead the country in fewest goals allowed (5) and are third with a 0.39 goals against average.
Sophomore Katherine Kleinsmith anchors the Pirates defensively in goal, ranking 10th nationally with a 0.44 goals against average. She has posted a school record nine shutouts this season, while collecting 50 saves in 1,035 minutes of action.
Offensively, Seton Hall has struggled to find the back of the net, ranking 10th in the BIG EAST with just 12 goals scored. Gianna Angelillo paces the Pirates offense with nine points on three goals and three assists, with Kileigh Gorman following with three goals of her own.
Macie Mietz and Brianna Azevedo have each contributed two goals with Gianna Delgado dishing out a pair of assists.
Seton Hall was picked 11th in the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' poll this season as head coach Josh Osit is in his fifth season with the Pirates.
Series History Against The Pirates
Creighton and Seton Hall will meet for the 13th time in program history on Saturday afternoon, with the Bluejays holding an 10-0-2 lead in the all-time series.
Creighton has won each of the last seven meetings dating back to a 1-1 draw in 2017. The Bluejays are 5-0-1 in matches played in South Orange, N.J.
Creighton is one of three teams in the BIG EAST that is unbeaten against Seton Hall since the conference realigned in 2013.
Last season, the Bluejays delivered a 3-0 win in Omaha, behind first half goals from Ariana Mondiri and Tori Gillis, as well as a second half goal from Brynn Gardner.
Head coach Jimmy Walker is 2-0-0 as a head coach against Seton Hall.
Hall Mark
Creighton owns a 12-match unbeaten streak vs. Seton Hall, tied for the Bluejays second-longest unbeaten streak against any team in program history.
The Bluejays are one of three teams in the BIG EAST to have never lost to Seton Hall since the realignment in 2013 (DePaul - 10-0-3; UConn - 7-0-1).
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
Str. 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
9 Omaha 2012-Present
8 Drury 1999-Present
8 Northern Iowa 2000-05
7 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 1989-Present
Winners Win
Creighton and Seton Hall first met in 2013 and have dominated the all-time series 10-0-2 with wins in each of the last seven contests.
The Bluejays seven consecutive victories are tied for the seventh-longest win streak in program history.
In addition, it is Creighton's third-longest active win streak against another foe, trailing only the nine straight wins over Omaha and the eight consecutive wins over Drury.
Most Consecutive Match Wins Over One Team
Wins Opponent Dates
14 Indiana State 2000-11
10 South Dakota 2007-16
9 Omaha 2012-Present
8 Drury 1999-Present
8 Western Illinois 1997-2004
7 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 1989-Present
7 Seton Hall 2018-Present
6 South Dakota State 2004-09
Wide Margin The Trend
In 12 all-time meeting between Creighton and Seton Hall, the Bluejays have outscored the Pirates by a wide margin of 24-7.
Creighton has scored multiple goals in eight of the 12 contests, including multiple goals in each of the last five matches. Overall, the Bluejays own a perfect 8-0-0 record in such matches.
Must Win Situation
With the BIG EAST only taking four teams to the BIG EAST Tournament, Creighton is still in the hunt for one of the final spots with four matches remaining.
CU currently sits in eighth place in the BIG EAST standings but is just one points back of Seton Hall, Butler, Providence and Georgetown (9 points) for fourth.
With matches against Georgetown, Seton Hall and DePaul remaining on the schedule, Creighton still has a manageable route to the postseason and will need at least two wins in their final three matches as well as help from other BIG EAST teams to earn the final spot in the BIG EAST Tournament.
Below are the remaining schedules for teams in the hunt for the final spot as of Oct. 25.
Marquette (3-1-3 - 12 Pts)
10/28 - Marquette at Seton Hall
10/31 - Villanova at Marquette
11/7 - Providence at Marquette
Seton Hall (2-2-3 - 9 Pts)
10/28 - Marquette at Seton Hall
10/31 - Creighton at Seton Hall
11/7 - Seton Hall at St. John's
Butler (2-2-3 - 9 Pts)
10/28 - Butler at UConn
10/31 - Butler at Providence
11/7 - Xavier at Butler
Providence (2-2-3 - 9 Pts)
10/28 - Providence at Xavier
10/31 - Butler at Providence
11/7 - Providence at Marquette
Georgetown (2-3-3 - 9 Pts)
10/28 - Creighton at Georgetown
10/31 - Georgetown at UConn
11/7 - BYE
Creighton (2-3-2 - 8 Pts)
10/28 - Creighton at Georgetown
10/31 - Creighton at Seton Hall
11/7 - DePaul at Creighton
UConn (1-2-4 - 7 Pts)
10/28 - Butler at UConn
10/31 - Georgetown at UConn
11/7 - UConn at Villanova
Return to BIG EAST Tournament Paved on the Road
Sitting in eighth place in the BIG EAST standings and only one point out of fourth with three matches remaining, Creighton's path to the BIG EAST Tournament will be paved in road matches at Georgetown and Seton Hall this week.
Owning a 0-2-1 record in road BIG EAST matches this season, the Jays have two very important opportunities to collect meaningful point to reach its goal of making the BIG EAST Tournament for a third straight season.
Competing in the Bluejays' 14th season in the BIG EAST, Creighton has a combined road record of 15-37-12 in conference play, which includes a scoreless draw with St. John's 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 2022, 2024 and 2025.
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
2026: 0-2-1
Paley Keeps Impressing with Third PK Save
Junior transfer Morgan Paley has been quite impressive in her first season in a Bluejay uniform and that success continued last Wednesday with her third penalty kick save of the season against UConn.
After being called for a foul in the box for the fourth time this season, Paley stepped up big with an incredible diving save at the left post on the PK attempt from Se-Hanna Mars to keep the Huskies off the scoreboard.
Paley's diving save was her third PK save of the season, making her the first Bluejay goalkeeper to stop three penalty kick attempts in a single season since at least 2000.
The McKinney, Texas native has also made incredible PK diving saves this season against Providence on Sept. 26 and against Butler on Oct. 10. Ironically, Paley's PK stop against Providence marked the first penalty kick save by a Bluejay goalkeeper in exactly two years, as Alyssa Zalac smothered a PK opportunity by Villanova on Sept. 26, 2024, while also becoming just the seventh Bluejay netminder to record a penalty kick save since joining the BIG EAST prior to the 2013 season.
In total, Creighton has stopped 12 PK attempt since 2013 and at least one PK in nine of their 14 seasons in the league.
Creighton PK Saves Since Joining BIG EAST
Goalkeeper Opponent Date
Morgan Paley UConn 10/21/26
Morgan Paley Butler 10/10/26
Morgan Paley Providence 9/26/26
Alyssa Zalac Villanova 9/26/24
Keelan Terrell Villanova 10/8/23
Katie Sullivan Oklahoma 9/15/19
Katie Sullivan Oklahoma St. 9/14/18
McKenzie Meola Villanova 10/15/17
McKenzie Meola Marquette 10/22/17
Erin Scott Yale 9/18/16
Erin Scott Kansas City 8/23/15
Danielle Rice Villanova 10/16/14
Paley Power
Junior transfer Morgan Paley is having one of the finest seasons by a Creighton goalkeeper in program history.
The McKinney, Texas native has anchored the Bluejays in goal, posting a 1.22 goals against average having recorded seven shutouts, including four combined shutouts with Kailey Hall.
Paley's seven total shutouts are tied for the fifth-most in a single season in program history and the most since Keelan Terrell also recorded seven clean sheets in 2021.
With her next shutout, Paley will move into a tie with Alicia Montgomery, Mary Libert and Lori Kwapiszeski for second on Creighton's single season goalkeeper shutout list.
Creighton Goalkeeper Shutouts, Single Season
(Indicates shared shutouts)
RK Name Shutouts Year
1. Denise Zaver 10 (2) 1990
2. Alicia Montgomery 8 (2) 2009
Mary Libert 8 (3) 1994
Lori Kwapiszeski 8 (6) 1989
5. Morgan Paley 7 (4) 2026
Keelan Terrell 7 (0) 2021
Alicia Montgomery 7 (0) 2011
Kristen Casey 7 (0) 2007
Jaimie Thompson 7 (1) 2003
Jaimie Thompson 7 (0) 2002
Maggie Phelan 7 (4) 1998
Paley Named to BIG EAST Honor Roll
Junior goalkeeper Morgan Paley landed a spot on the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll for the second time this season after guiding Creighton to a 2-0 win over UConn on Oct. 21.
Paley made a career-high nine dazzling saves, including one on a PK, to anchor the Bluejays defense to its seventh shutout of the season.
The McKinney, Texas native shined in between the post against the Huskies, stopping her third penalty kick of the season to becoming the first Bluejay goalkeeper to stop three penalty kick attempts in a single season since at least 2000. In addition, Paley moved into a tie for fifth on Creighton's single season shutouts list with her seventh clean sheet of the fall.
Horton Spreading the Love
Freshman Cassidy Horton shared the love, dishing out two assists in the Bluejays' 2-0 win over UConn on Oct. 21.
The Dallas, Texas collected the first assist of her collegiate career when she assisted on the game-winner from Anna Bragg in the 31st minute of play. The freshman standout then combined with Taylor Yablonski to assist on an insurance goal from Ollivia Duray in the 64th minute of play to help secure the Bluejays sixth victory of the season.
With two assists last Wednesday, Horton became the first Bluejay freshman to record two assists in a game since Skylar Heinrich dished out two helpers against Oklahoma on Sept. 15, 2019, as a freshman.
Bouncing Back
Creighton doesn't lose many games by four or more goals, as it did at Xavier on Oct. 17. The Bluejays, however, bounced back claiming a 2-0 victory over UConn on Oct. 21.
Since the program started in 1989, Creighton has answered a four-plus goal defeat with a victory in its next game 15 times, including posting a multi-goal victory in 13 of those 15 wins.
Creighton's Losses by 4+ Goals
Date Loss by 4+ Goals Next Game Result
10/16/89 Northern Colo. 4, CU 0 10/17/89 Denver 2, CU 1
11/5/89 Arkansas 4, CU 0 9/1/90 CU 3, Ark.-Little Rock 0
9/14/91 Colo. College 6, CU 0 9/15/91 Santa Clara 1, CU 0
9/28/91 North Carolina 9, CU 1 9/29/91 CU 2, Quincy 1
10/2/92 North Carolina 4, CU 0 10/4/92 CU 3, Ark.-Little Rock 0
10/30/92 Arkansas 6, CU 0 10/31/92 CU 4, Centenary 1
10/21/94 Butler 5, CU 1 10/23/94 CU 2, Evansville 0
10/8/95 Michigan 5, CU 0 10/13/95 SMU 4, CU 2
11/10/96 Evansville 5, CU 0 8/29/97 CU 3, Wyoming 0
9/26/97 Arizona St. 5, CU 0 9/28/97 Arizona 3, CU 1
11/7/97 Evansville 4, CU 0 9/2/98 CU 5, Huron 0
10/3/99 Navy 6, CU 1 10/8/99 CU 6, Ark-Little Rock 0
9/8/00 BYU 6, CU 0 9/9/00 CU 4, Weber St. 2
10/13/00 Evansville 4, CU 0 10/15/00 CU 7, Belmont 1
11/15/02 Santa Clara 5, CU 1 8/30/03 Buffalo 1, CU 0
10/2/05 UNLV 4, CU 0 10/7/05 Illinois St. 3, CU 1
9/30/07 Arizona St. 4, CU 0 10/5/07 CU 0, Missouri St. 0
10/27/11 Illinois St. 8, CU 1 10/30/11 CU 0, Northern Iowa 0
10/20/13 Georgetown 4, CU 0 10/26/13 Butler 1, CU 0
9/25/14 Marquette 7, CU 2 9/28/14 St. John's 1, CU 0
9/27/15 Marquette 5, CU 1 10/1/15 DePaul 4, CU 0
10/1/15 DePaul 4, CU 0 10/4/15 CU 3, Villanova 1
10/11/15 St John's 4, CU 0 10/17/15 Providence 3, CU 2
8/27/17 Oklahoma St. 4, CU 0 8/31/17 South Dakota 1, CU 0
10/4/18 Georgetown 7, CU 1 10/7/18 CU 2, Seton Hall 1
3/18/21 Butler 4, CU 0 3/21/21 CU 3, Marquette 0
9/25/22 Georgetown 4, CU 0 9/29/22 CU 2, Marquette 0
10/17/26 Xavier 5, CU 0 10/21/26 CU 2, UConn 0
Dialed In Duray
Senior Olivia Duray has more than doubled her career point total this season, having recorded a team-high 11 points on five goals and an assist.
Duray netted the Bluejays first goal of the season at Colorado College on Aug. 12 and added the game-winner in the Jays' 1-0 win over Kansas City on Aug. 27. She then assisted on the game-winning goal in the Bluejays' 1-0 Socctoberfest win over Northern Colorado on Sept. 4, before delivering the equalizer in the Jays' 1-1 BIG EAST opening draw against Providence on Sept. 26.
Duray has since delivered the fourth-fastest goal in program history, netting the initial goal 30 seconds in during the Bluejays' 2-1 win over Butler on Oct. 10. Her most recent goal saw her laser a shot into the upper-90 in the Bluejays' 2-0 victory over UConn on Oct. 21.
The Illinois native had recorded just five total points on a goal and three assists last season, after not collecting a point in her first two seasons at Pittsburgh.
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 the midst of his 19th season as a head coach, Walker owns a 119-43-19 overall record in conference play, including a 11-10-6 record in the BIG EAST play at Creighton.
With a 2-0 win over UConn on Oct. 21, Walker recorded his 11th BIG EAST win, passing former head coach Bruce Erickson for the most conference wins through their first three seasons in program history.
Conference Wins by Creighton
Head Coach in First Three Seasons
Head Coach Record Year
Jimmy Walker 11-10-6 (BIG EAST) 2024-Pres.
Bruce Erickson 10-8-0 (MVC) 1999-2001
Ross Paule 8-17-2 (BIG EAST) 2015-17
Line-Em' Up, Shut Em' Out
Although the Creighton offense has had a slow start to the season, the Bluejay defense has been a true headliner.
The Bluejay squad currently has seven shutouts on the season, tied for the fourth-most in the BIG EAST with Marquette and are behind only Villanova and Seton Hall's 10 shutouts and Xavier's eight clean sheets.
Creighton seven shutouts this season are the most by a Bluejay squad since the Jays record seven shutouts in 2021 and are one shy of moving into a tie for sixth on Creighton's single season shutout record board.
The record for the most shutouts in a single season in program history is 12, which was set during the 2009 season.
Creighton Single Season Shutouts
RK Shutouts Year
1. 12 2009
2. 10 2010
10 1990
4. 9 2011
9 1993
6. 8 2005
8 1998
8 1994
8 1989
10. 7 2026
7 2021
7 2008
7 2007
7 2003
7 2001
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.
In 15 matches this season, Creighton has racked up 178 fouls and a total of 24 yellow cards and one red card. The Bluejays 24 yellow cards are tied for the 10th-most in the NCAA while the 11.87 fouls per game are the 18th-most in the country this season.
During the Bluejays' scoreless draw with Iowa State on Aug. 23, Creighton was booked with five yellow cards and called for 17 fouls over the course of the match. The Bluejays five yellow cards were the most in a single match since at least 2000 and tied for the most in a single match in the NCAA this season.
In 19 matches last year, Creighton racked up 227 fouls and a total of 27 yellow cards. The Bluejays' 11.95 fouls per game were tied for the 15th-most in the country, while its 27 yellow cards were tied for the 12th-most in the NCAA last year.
CU's 27 yellow cards last fall were the second-most in a single season since at least 2000, trailing only the 29 yellow cards in 2024. By comparison, the Bluejays were booked for just six yellow cards and ranked 301st out of 335 DI teams in 2021.
CU Fouls Per Game and Yellow Cards
Year FPG Yellow Cards
2026 11.87 (18th) 24 (T-10th)
2025 11.95 (T-15th) 27 (T-12th)
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)
() - Indicates National Ranking
Drawing First Blood
Scoring first in soccer has its advantages and that has proved to be the difference for the Bluejays over the last decade.
Through the first 15 matches this season, Creighton is 6-0-0 when scoring first, but 0-6-1 when the opponent nets the initial goal.
Last fall, Creighton went 5-0-1 when scoring first, but 2-8-3 when the opponent found the back of the net first, with CU's two wins coming against Omaha (Sept. 10) and DePaul (Oct. 18).
In addition, CU had tremendous success when taking a lead into the break as the Bluejays were 4-0-1 when leading at halftime, but 2-2-2 when trailing and 1-6-1 when tied at the break last season.
Since joining the BIG EAST in 2013, Creighton owns a 57-13-14 when finding the back of the net first. However, the Bluejays are 21-93-12 when the opponent scores first and have recorded 10 scoreless draws.
Category 2026 Walker Era
Creighton scores first 6-0-0 18-2-2
Opponent scores first 0-6-1 3-19-4
Scoreless ties 0-0-2 0-0-3
Scores 1 Goal 4-4-1 8-9-3
Scores 2 Goals 2-0-0 7-1-1
Scores 3+ Goals 0-0-0 6-0-2
Opponent Scores 1 Goal 1-0-1 7-4-3
Opponent Scores 2 Goals 0-2-0 1-9-1
Opponent Scores 3+ Goals 0-4-0 0-7-2
Leading at halftime 3-0-0 11-1-2
Trailing at halftime 0-5-1 3-10-3
Tied at halftime 3-1-2 7-10-4
Bluejay Defense is the Key
Defense has been a focal point for Creighton over the past decade, developing a pattern that has led the Jays to success in the three seasons under head coach Jimmy Walker.
Through 15 matches this season, Creighton has allowed a total of 20 goals, owning a 6-0-3 mark with seven shutouts when allowing fewer than two goals, while holding an 0-6-0 record when allowing more than two goals this fall.
Since joining the BIG EAST in 2013, Creighton owns an impressive 87-27-29 record when holding its opponents to one goal or less, including an 20-5-6 mark under Walker.
Conversely, the Jays are 13-81-7 when allowing two or more goals and 1-16-3 under Walker. The Bluejays lone win under Walker when allowing two or more goals came last fall when the Jays rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Omaha on Sept. 10.
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 6-3-2 1-5-2
2026 6-0-3 0-6-0
Totals 87-27-29 13-79-7
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 285-23-15 all-time record when scoring two or more goals in a match, which includes an 8-0-2 record over the last two years. On the flip side, the Bluejays are 51-267-56 when being held to fewer than two goals.
Additionally, the Bluejays are 78-8-6 when scoring two or more goals and 19-100-28 when netting fewer than two goals since joining the BIG EAST in 2013.
Fast and Furious
Senior Olivia Duray wasted no time building Creighton's 1-0 lead against Butler on Oct. 10, netting one of the fastest goals by a Bluejay in program history.
Scoring a mere 30 seconds into Saturday's win over Butler, Duray became just the fifth Bluejay ever to score in the first minute of a match, while netting the fastest goal by a Bluejay since Lulu Quigley converted a penalty kick just 21 seconds into a contest against Western Illinois on Oct. 28, 2001.
In addition, it was the Bluejays first goal in the first minute of a match since Juelle Love netted a goal 41 seconds into a contest against Tulsa on Sept. 4, 2022.
Overall, Duray's goal 30 seconds in was the third fastest goal by a Bluejay player in program history, but the fourth fastest by Creighton overall as Missouri scored an own goal for the Bluejays' just 22 seconds into their match on August 20, 2023.
Creighton's Top 10 Fastest Goals
Time Player Opponent Date
0:21 Lulu Quigley Western Ill. 10/28/01
0:21 Lisa Dispense Oral Roberts 9/15/96
0:22 Own Goal Missouri 8/20/23
0:30 Olivia Duray Butler 10/10/26
0:35 Franny Hylok Drury 10/18/02
0:41 Juelle Love Tulsa 9/4/22
1:10 Jenny Grissom North Dakota 9/1/22
1:10 Own Goal Portland St. 9/12/08
1:13 Taryn Jakubowski Xavier 10/23/16
1:14 Erin Coffer Regis 9/3/90
Like Father, Like Daughter
Freshman Gabby Wagenfuhr, the daughter of former Creighton men's soccer standout David Wagenfuhr, shined for the Bluejays last week, doing something her father was unable to do as a freshman back in 2000.
In the Bluejays setback at Marquette on Oct. 7, Gabby netted the first goal of her Bluejay career, delivered the equalizing goal in the 37th minute. of play.
It took Gabby just 12 matches to find the back of the net, while it took her father David 38 matches to score the first goal of his Bluejay career.
Overall, David finished his standout career (2000-03) with eight goals and 25 assists in 90 career matches.
In Search of Offense
Despite having a sharp defense that has posted seven clean sheets in the first 15 matches of the season, Creighton has grinded out a bunch of one-nil smash-and-grab contests.
In 15 matches this fall, Creighton has only managed to score 13 goals but enters Wednesday's contest against Georgetown with a 6-6-3 overall record.
The Bluejays 13 goals are the fewest goals through 15 matches in program history and are the second-fewest goals in a single season in program history. In addition, the Jays 12 goals are tied for the 29th-fewest in the NCAA this season.
In spite of scoring only 13 goals this fall, CU has only score two goals in a match twice this season. If fact, Creighton's 2-1 win over Butler on Oct. 10 snapped a 13-match streak without scoring two goals in a match.
The 13 consecutive matches without scoring two goals were the longest stretch without scoring two goals in a match in program history, surpassing the previous longest mark of nine straight contests from the end of 2011 to the beginning of 2012.
Freshman Firsts
Coming off the beach with a 2-0 deficit looming the final minutes of a match against Villanova, Freshman Radleigh Childers delivered in a big way, netting the first goal of her Bluejay career.
Coming on a set piece, Olivia Duray looped a corner kick into the box, where Childers tapped in a touch pass from Taylor Yablonski just in front of goal to cut the deficit to 2-1 with her first goal as a Bluejay.
Being one of nine freshmen this season, Childers was the first to find the back of the net this fall with Gabby Wagenfuhr contributing a goal in the match at Marquette on Oct. 7.
Home Sweet Home
Creighton is in its 24th season of playing home matches inside the friendly confines of Morrison Stadium.
Since opening in 2003, Creighton owns a 127-68-31 (.631) record at Morrison Stadium, including a 65-43-16 (.589) mark at home since joining the BIG EAST in 2013 and a 24-33-6 record in home league matches.
The Bluejays are 5-2-1 this season inside the friendly confines of Morrison stadium, with wins over Kansas City, Northern Colorado, Missouri, Butler and UConn.
Last season, the Bluejays finished with a 4-3-2 record at home, while hosting four of the top seven largest home crowds in program history, including a school record 3,895 fans for its crosstown battle with Omaha on Sept. 10.
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
- 2026 5 5-2-1
Packed House
Trending in the right direction, Creighton has hosted four of the top 20 largest crowds in program history this season, including the fourth-largest crowd of 3,521 fans for its Socctoberfest match against Northern Colorado on Sept. 4. It marked the third consecutive Socctoberfest celebration in which Creighton hosted a pack crowd of more than 3,500 fans.
In addition, five of the top 20 largest crowds in program history have been during socctoberfest matches, which includes last season when the Jays welcomed in a then-program record 3,673 fans for the Bluejays' 3-3 draw against No. 13 Arkansas.
Earlier this season, Creighton hosted the then eighth-largest home crowd in program history, when 1,968 fans filed in to watch the Bluejays defeat Kansas City, 1-0, on Aug. 27. CU then hosted the fifth-largest crowd ever as 2,785 fans rolled in for the Bluejays' 2-1 win over Butler on Oct. 10.
Last season Creighton hosted four of the top eight largest single-match crowds in program history, including a school record 3,985 fans during the Kicks for a Cure match against Omaha (Sept. 10).
Additionally, Creighton saw an average of 1,676 fans attend their matches in 2025, an increase of 652 fans per match from 2024. The 652 average fan increase was the third-largest increase of any Division I school from 2024 to 2025.
In total, 14 of the top 20 largest home crowds have come since the Bluejays made the move to the BIG EAST in 2013.
Top 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. 3,521 vs. Northern Colorado, Sept. 4, 2026 (W, 1-0)
5. 2,785 vs. Butler, Oct. 10, 2026 (W, 2-1)
6. 2,308 vs. Nebraska-Omaha, Sept. 16. 2017 (W, 3-1)
7. 2,151 vs. St. John's, Nov. 1, 2025 (W, 3-0)
8. 2,023 vs. Kansas State, Aug. 23, 2019 (W, 3-2)
9. 2,006 vs. Iowa State, Aug. 21, 2025 (L, 0-1)
10. 1,968 vs. Kansas City, Aug. 27, 2026 (W, 1-0)
11. 1,834 vs. Nebraska, Aug. 17, 2023 (T, 2-2)
12. 1,678 vs. Nebraska-Omaha, Sept. 20, 2013 (W, 3-2)
13. 1,547 vs. Iowa, Sept. 21, 2007 (L, 0-1)
*14. 1,444 vs. South Dakota, Sept. 9, 2016 (W, 2-1)
15. 1,413 vs. South Dakota State, Sept. 15, 2023 (W, 1-0)
16. 1,289 vs. Northern Iowa, Sept. 23, 2011 (W, 1-0)
17. 1,277 vs. Arizona State, Sept. 18, 2009 (L, 1-2)
18. 1,251 vs. Kansas, Sept. 29, 2006 (W, 1-0)
*19. 1,248 vs. South Dakota, Sept. 7, 2018 (W, 2-1 OT)
20. 1,243 vs. Gonzaga, Sept. 13, 2026 (L, 0-3)
* - Socctoberfest Matches
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 eight home matches this season. The Bluejays currently rank 11th nationally in average home attendance (1,511) and 13th in total home attendance (12,089) through the first nine weeks of the season.
CU has hosted three of the top 10 largest crowds in program history this season, including the fourth-largest crowd of 3,521 fans for its annual Socctoberfest match against Northern Colorado on Sept. 4.
Creighton's 12,089 home fans this fall already ranks second-most in program history, and there's still one home matches left on the docket. In addition, the 1,511 fans per home match so far puts CU just off pace of breaking the program record for single season average home attendance for a third straight season.
Creighton fans showed up in a big way last season, setting a single season program record with 15,085 total spectators. The Bluejays finished the year ranked ninth nationally in average home attendance (1,676) and 15th in total home attendance (15,085).
CU's 15,085 total fans surpassed the previous single season record set in 2019 by nearly 6,000 fans. Last year marked the first time in program history Creighton has hosted more than 10,000 fans in a season. In addition, the 1,676 fans per home match were the most in a single year ever.
Below is a list of the largest home single season attendance marks in program history, as well as the top 10 average home attendances in the NCAA this year.
Creighton's Single Season Home Attendance Totals
Rk. Year Games Total Avg.
1. 2025 9 15,085 1,676
4. 2026 8 12,089 1,511
2. 2019 10 9,308 931
3. 2024 9 9,218 1,024
5. 2006 11 7,603 691
6. 2009 12 7,371 614
7. 2004 10 7,281 728
8. 2005 10 7,195 720
9. 2023 9 6,473 719
10. 2016 10 6,399 640
Paley Lands Spot on BIG EAST Honor Roll
Junior goalkeeper Morgan Paley landed a spot on this week's BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll after guiding Creighton to a 1-1 draw with Providence on Sept. 26.
The McKinney, Texas native recorded a career-high four saves in the draw against the Friars, highlighted by a penalty-kick save and another stop on the ensuing opportunity to keep Providence off the scoreboard early.
Creighton in BIG EAST Openers
Creighton entered its 14th season in the BIG EAST with a 1-1 draw against Providence on Sept. 26 to move to 3-9-2 in BIG EAST openers.
CU's 1-1 draw last Saturday snapped a four-match BIG EAST opener losing streak as the Bluejays recorded its first results since a 1-1 draw against No. 25 Georgetown in 2021. The Bluejays 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.
Additionally, the Bluejays Sept. 26 BIG EAST opener against the Friars marked the ninth time in 14 seasons that Creighton began BIG EAST play at home.
Head coach Jimmy Walker has had incredible success in conference openers, logging an 11-3-4 overall record in league lid-lifters, but is now 0-2-1 at Creighton.
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) 4-3-3 (4th)
2026 Providence (T, 1-1) TBD
BOLD indicates HOME matches
Creighton Picked Fourth In BIG EAST Preseason Poll
Coming off its second consecutive BIG EAST Tournament appearance, the Creighton women's soccer team was picked fourth in the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' Poll, the league announced on Monday, Aug. 3.
Creighton's preseason prognosis of fourth place is its highest preseason pick since joining the BIG EAST prior to the 2013 season. In the previous 13 seasons in the league, Creighton has improved its preseason ranking six times, been ranked correctly five times, and dropped from preseason expectations just twice.
The Bluejays earned 73 points in the preseason coaches' poll to place fourth, five points behind third place finisher Xavier. The Jays' went 7-8-4 and finished fourth in the BIG EAST last season, before bowing out of the postseason in the semifinals of the BIG EAST Tournament. The squad returns six regular starters and has 17 underclassmen to continue to build upon the programs most successful two year stretch in over a decade.
Defending BIG EAST regular-season champion Georgetown claimed the top spot with 98 points, including eighth first-place votes. UConn tallied two first-place votes and a total of 89 points to place second, while Xavier captured the remaining first-place vote and 78 points to finish third. Creighton followed closely behind with 73 points and a fourth-place finish, while Villanova (66) and Providence (60) closed out the top six. Marquette (40), Butler (39), St. John's (28), DePaul (15) and Seaton Hall (15) rounded out the bottom half of the poll in 2026.
The top four teams in the final league standings will qualify for the 2026 BIG EAST Championship Presented by JEEP. The semifinals on Nov. 11 (1 vs. 4 and 2 vs. 3) and title match on Nov. 14 will be played at the Maryland Soccer Complex in Boyds, Md.
BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' Poll
Rank Team Points(First-place votes)
1. Georgetown 98 (8)
2. Connecticut 89 (2)
3. Xavier 78 (1)
4. Creighton 73
5. Villanova 66
6. Providence 60
7. Marquette 40
8. Butler 39
9. St. John's 28
10. DePaul 19
11. Seton Hall 15
Creighton's BIG EAST Preseason Poll History
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 4th Up 1
2026 4th ??? ???
League Opener History
Following a 1-1 draw with Providence on Sept. 26, Creighton now owns a 13-13-4 record all-time in conference openers, including a 3-9-2 mark since joining the BIG EAST prior to the 2013 season.
The Bluejays are now 11-5-3 when opening conference play at home, which includes a 7-4-4 mark since moving into Morrison Stadium.
In total, Creighton is 15-10-4 in conference home openers, including a 3-9-2 mark since entering the BIG EAST.
In the 16 seasons that Creighton has posted a result in its conference opener, it has finished .500 or better in league play 11 times and owns a combined .545 (54-44-13) winning percentage. On the other hand, the four times Creighton has had a result in its BIG EAST opener it has finished with a losing record in league play.
Sides Earns BIG EAST DPOW
Sophomore defender Olivia Sides was named BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week, league officials announced on Sept. 21.
Sides was a steady piece of the Bluejays' defensive unit last week, helping Creighton record its fifth shutout of the season in a 1-0 victory over Omaha on Sept. 16.
The standout sophomore played the full 90 minutes for the fifth time this season, notching her first assist of the year, dishing out a helper on the game-winning goal in the opening minutes of the second half against the Mavericks.
This marked the second BIG EAST weekly honor of Sides' career as she was also named the BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week on Nov. 3rd last season.
Not To Bragg or Anything
Junior forward Anna Bragg was the hometown hero, netting the game-winner in the Bluejays' 1-0 win over Omaha on Sept. 16.
The Omaha native stepped up in a big way, delivering the game-winner with a header in the 47th minute off a set piece from sophomore Olivia Sides.
The game-winner was her first goal of the season and the third game-winning goal of her career, snapping an eight-match goal less streak that dates back to her game-winning goal against St. John's last season.
Keeping Things Clean
Creighton's goalkeeper duo of fifth-year Kailey Hall and junior Morgan Paley have been dominant in between the posts.
The dynamic duo combined to hold its opponents scoreless for better than 429 minutes (429:24) and have posted a shutout in seven of the first 15 matches this fall.
Hall and Paley combined for the Bluejays first shutout of the season against Iowa State on Aug. 23 and followed it up with clean sheets against Kansas City, Missouri and Northern Colorado, before Paley recorded her first solo shutout in a 1-0 win over Omaha on Sept. 16 and another clean sheet against St. John's on Oct. 3.
The combined shutout against Iowa State marked the first time Creighton has posted a shutout where multiple goalkeepers played at least 45 minutes since Alicia Montgomery and Katie Jo Swanson combined for a double-overtime shutout against South Dakota State on August 20, 2010.
In addition, this is the first time since 2009 that Creighton has recorded multiple combined shutouts in the same season.
Tough to Crack
Anchored by a pair of goalkeepers and a young back line, Creighton's defensive unit has been tough to crack all season long, posting seven shutouts in 15 matches this fall.
After falling to Colorado College and Air Force, 3-1, in the opening week of the season, Creighton's defensive unit recorded four consecutive shutouts and held its opponents scoreless for 429 consecutive minutes.
The Bluejays four straight shutouts were tied for the fourth-longest streak in program history and the longest streak since the Jays recorded a program record five clean sheets between Aug. 28 and Sept. 12 in 2021.
Creighton's seven shutouts this season are tied for the fourth-most in the BIG EAST this season and are the most in a single season since also recording seven shutouts in 2021.
Longest Shutout Streaks in Program History
Rk. Streak Dates
1. 5 Aug. 28 - Sept. 12, 2021
5 Nov. 5, 2008 - Aug. 30, 2009
5 Sept. 15 - Sept. 23, 1990
4. 4 Aug. 23 - Sept. 4, 2026
4 Oct. 9 - Oct. 18, 1994
6. 3 Sept. 12 - Sept. 20, 2015
3 Aug. 24 - Sept. 5, 2014
3 Sept. 18 - Sept. 25, 2011
3 Oct. 9 - Oct. 16, 2010
3 Sept. 19-Sept. 26, 2010
3 Sept. 6 - Sept. 13, 2009
3 Sept. 18 - Sept. 25, 2005
3 Oct. 6 - Oct. 13, 2002
3 Sept. 25 - Sept. 30, 2001
3 Oct. 2 - Oct. 7, 1998
3 Oct. 17 - Oct. 24, 1993
3 Sept. 10 - Sept. 13, 1993
3 Oct. 4 - Oct. 11, 1992
3 Sept. 3 - Sept. 10, 1989
Locked Down Defense
After giving up six goals in the first three halves of the 2026 season, Creighton settled in and posted four consecutive shutouts while holding its opponents scoreless for better than 429 minutes (429:24).
Pushing five straight shutouts, Creighton had its scoreless streak snapped in the 23rd minute against Gonzaga on Sept. 13 at 429:24 minutes. The Bluejays 429:24 scoreless streak was the fifth-longest scoreless streak in program history and the longest scoreless streak by a Bluejay squad since the Jays held its opponents scoreless for 507:38 straight minutes over seven matches in 2021.
The record for a Creighton scoreless streak is over 612 minutes (612:15) stretching from the final two matches of 2008 into the opening five contest of 2009.
Creighton's Longest Scoreless Streaks
Rk. Minutes Dates
1. 612:15 Oct. 30, 2008 - Sept. 1, 2009
2. 564:35 Sept. 14 - Oct. 5, 1990
3. 507:38 Aug. 26 - Sept. 16, 2021
4. 430:25 Oct. 8 - Oct. 21, 1994
5. 429:24 Aug. 16, 2026 - Present
6. 382:45 Oct. 4 - Oct. 18, 2002
7. 362:00 Sept. 27 - Oct. 9, 1998
8. 359:30 Sept. 16 - Oct. 1, 2011
9. 357:13 Sept. 4 - Sept. 18, 2009
10. 353:50 Sept. 23 - Oct. 5, 2001
