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Florida International
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| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
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| FIU | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Creighton | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Men's Soccer Delivers Decisive 6-2 Win Over FIU in Season Opener
8/20/2026 8:54:00 PM | Men's Soccer
The breakout star on Thursday was freshman Jordan Igwenma, scoring two goals in his collegiate debut. Joining Igwenma on the scoresheet was junior Angel Lopez, fifth-year transfer Allan Juarez, freshman Carter Tavares and sophomore Ayden Kokoszka.
A balanced offensive attack saw the Bluejays put three goals on the board in each half, taking a 3-0 lead in a the break. The Bluejays' trio of first half tallies came in under nine minutes as the former Creighton Prep standout Igwenma gave Creighton a 1-0 lead in the 20th minute (19:54) by completing a series of touches from Tavares and senior Matthew Reed. Moments later it was Tavares finishing a pass from senior Edward Morales to push the Jays ahead 2-0 in the 25th minute (24:58).Â
The third goal came in the 29th minute as Kokoszka launched a free kick past FIU goalkeeper Nigel Van Haveran from 20 yards out along the right side of the pitch.
Creighton's fourth goal of the night saw Lopez finish a series that stretched from the Creighton defensive end of the pitch as Ange Gbe sent a pass ahead to Tavares. The ball quickly found Lopez near the box for the first goal from the Iowa Western transfer with 67:43 on the clock.
After the Panthers got a goal from Santi Possu in the 72nd minute (71:32), Creighton responded with goals from Igwenma in the 83rd minute (82:42) and the Calfornia transfer Juarez in the 88th minute (87:05). FIU tacked on a goal in the final minute from Pasquale Capriati.Â
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Creighton returns to the pitch on Sunday, Aug. 23 as the Bluejays host Drake at 4:00 pm in Morrison Stadium.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Jordan Igwenma (2)
Assisted By: Carter Tavares-Roche , Matthew Reed
GOAL by CUB Igwenma, Jordan Assist by Tavares-Roche, Carter and Reed, Matthew.
19:54
Carter Tavares-Roche (1)
Assisted By: Edward Morales
GOAL by CUB Tavares-Roche, Carter Assist by Morales, Edward.
24:58
Ayden Kokoszka (1)
GOAL by CUB Kokoszka, Ayden.
28:29
Angel Lopez (1)
Assisted By: Ange Gbe , Carter Tavares-Roche
GOAL by CUB Lopez, Angel Assist by Gbe, Ange and Tavares-Roche, Carter.
67:43
Santi Possu (1)
Assisted By: Johan Helan , Benjamin Watt
GOAL by FIU Possu, Santi Assist by Helan, Johan and Watt, Benjamin.
71:32
Jordan Igwenma (2)
Assisted By: Toraji Narazaki , Allan Juarez
GOAL by CUB Igwenma, Jordan Assist by Narazaki, Toraji and Juarez, Allan.
82:42
Allan Juarez (1)
Assisted By: Samuel Leonard , Diego Ferruzzi
GOAL by CUB Juarez, Allan Assist by Leonard, Samuel and Ferruzzi, Diego.
87:05
Pasquale Capriati (1)
Assisted By: Jad Benjelloun
GOAL by FIU Capriati, Pasquale Assist by Benjelloun, Jad.
89:19
