Game 19 - Friday, November 5
Evansville (6-11-1, 2-4-0)
vs. Creighton (13-3-2, 5-1-0)
Morrison Stadium - Omaha, Neb.
State Farm MVC Semifinals
6:00 p.m.
Series: UE leads 14-11-1
Evansville (6-11-1, 2-4-0)
vs. Creighton (13-3-2, 5-1-0)
Morrison Stadium - Omaha, Neb.
State Farm MVC Semifinals
6:00 p.m.
Series: UE leads 14-11-1
Scouting the Bluejays
The Jays currently sit at 13-3-2 overall and 5-1-0 in the MVC. Creighton won the MVC regular season for the first time since the 2002 season when they defeated Illinois State 2-1 on Brittney Neumann’s golden goal halfway through the first overtime. The only Valley loss this season was a 2-1 setback in overtime at Missouri State. The loss snapped a 10 match winning streak, the longest the Jays have put together since they won 10 in a row in 1994. The streak also set a new MVC record, breaking the old one of nine wins set by Eastern Illinois way back in 1996. The Jays have a chance to tie or surpass the school record for wins in a season at 14, set in 1993 and 1994. Creighton has nine shutouts on the season, with goalkeepers Alicia Montgomery putting up five and Katie Jo Swanson posting three, to go along with one combined team shutout. The 2009 team set a school record with 11 shutouts in one season. Brittney Neumann currently leads the team in goals scored with nine, giving her 16 career goals. Andrea Zuniga and Erin Gunther each have seven goals and freshman Lauren Cingoranelli has added six goals of her own. Zuniga also leads the team in assists with eight. Creighton is averaging 15.3 shots per match and 2.28 goals. Swanson and Montgomery have split time in the net and have a combined 0.70 goals against average on the year.
The Jays currently sit at 13-3-2 overall and 5-1-0 in the MVC. Creighton won the MVC regular season for the first time since the 2002 season when they defeated Illinois State 2-1 on Brittney Neumann’s golden goal halfway through the first overtime. The only Valley loss this season was a 2-1 setback in overtime at Missouri State. The loss snapped a 10 match winning streak, the longest the Jays have put together since they won 10 in a row in 1994. The streak also set a new MVC record, breaking the old one of nine wins set by Eastern Illinois way back in 1996. The Jays have a chance to tie or surpass the school record for wins in a season at 14, set in 1993 and 1994. Creighton has nine shutouts on the season, with goalkeepers Alicia Montgomery putting up five and Katie Jo Swanson posting three, to go along with one combined team shutout. The 2009 team set a school record with 11 shutouts in one season. Brittney Neumann currently leads the team in goals scored with nine, giving her 16 career goals. Andrea Zuniga and Erin Gunther each have seven goals and freshman Lauren Cingoranelli has added six goals of her own. Zuniga also leads the team in assists with eight. Creighton is averaging 15.3 shots per match and 2.28 goals. Swanson and Montgomery have split time in the net and have a combined 0.70 goals against average on the year.
Sizing Up the Competition
Evansville Purple Aces – The Purple Aces have won six State Farm MVC Tournament championships (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001 and 2008), giving them twice as many as any other school.Evansville comes into the 2010 State Farm semifinal match having allowed only two goals in its last three matches. That’s the best three-game span for UE’s defense since midway through the 2009 season. They come into the match Friday with a 6-11-1 overall record and a 2-4-0 MVC slate. Evansville defeated the Drake Bulldogs 1-0 at Drake last weekend to make it to Omaha. Leading the UE attack is Breanna Beine. The freshman forward has seven goals and two assists for a team leading 16 points. Kaitlin Robinett is second on the team in scoring with three goals and three assists. Chaviel Harrison, the Purple Aces goalkeeper, has started and played in all 18 matches for UE and leads the league in saves with 111. She is also second in the league in saves per match with 6.17. Evansville averages 1.06 goals per match and takes 8.5 shots per match.
Following the Jays
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Follow all your favorite Bluejay soccer action at www.gocreighton.com. Live stats and live video will be provided MVC match against the Purple Aces. Friday’s live stats and web stream through MVC Live will be available at www.gocreighton.com.
Series History
Evansville has the most Valley wins over Creighton out of all the schools in the league. The Purple Aces currently have a 14-11-1 edge over the Jays. The Jays did win the meeting earlier this year, a 3-0 home victory. Brittney Neumann scored twice and freshman Lauren Cingoranelli netted a one-on-one with the keeper for the Jays while Alicia Montgomery earned the shutout with four saves in 90 minutes of play.
Evansville has the most Valley wins over Creighton out of all the schools in the league. The Purple Aces currently have a 14-11-1 edge over the Jays. The Jays did win the meeting earlier this year, a 3-0 home victory. Brittney Neumann scored twice and freshman Lauren Cingoranelli netted a one-on-one with the keeper for the Jays while Alicia Montgomery earned the shutout with four saves in 90 minutes of play.
Evansville's Success
Evansville has a commanding lead over Creighton in State Farm MVC Tournament matches - holding a 7-3-0 advantage. Creighton has won three of the last four over the Purple Aces in tournament action, with a 3-2 semifinal victory in 2005, a 3-1 semifinal victory in 2007 at Evansville and a 1-0 quarterfinal win last season in Omaha. Six of the Purple Aces wins came from 1996 through 2001 when Evansville claimed five conference titles. Evansville outscored Creighton 17-2 in that stretch, and has outscored the Jays 25-13 in all MVC tournament meetings.
Semifinal Success
Creighton sits at 7-6-0 all time in State Farm MVC semifinal action, including 2-1-0 when playing the semifinals at Morrison Stadium. Last season the Jays beat Missouri State 2-1 in overtime to advance to the finals. The Jays scored first in the 17th minute on Beth Fyles’ fifth goal of the season. Just when Creighton though they had put the match in their pocket, Missouri State answered in the 83rd minute on Jenna Dobkins fourth goal of the season. Heading into overtime, Creighton’s Laura Nasseri scored just her second goal of the season from 15 yards out to give Creighton the golden goal victory.
Happy at Home
Creighton has shutout opponents in five of the last six home matches and currently sits at 7-1-2 when playing at Morrison Stadium. Alicia Montgomery and Katie Jo Swanson have split time in goal and allowed just one goal in the last six home matches (a penalty kick to Illinois State in last week’s regular season finale. Montgomery alone has allowed just two goals in 501 minutes played at home this season, giving her a 0.22 goals against average.
Recent Results
Missouri State - The Jays traveled to Springfield, Mo., Friday, Oct. 22, putting on the line an unbeaten streak of 11, a winning streak of 10 and an MVC regular season title. Creighton couldn’t leave the state of Missouri with a victory. The Jays were outshot 14-7 on the night and fell 2-1 to the Bears in overtime. The Jays scored first in the match for the 10th time this season. Andrea Zuniga put a ball in the back of the net from 10 yards out after Macy Mauer sent a ball up and over the back defensive line of the Bears. Creighton would then see Missouri State score with just 45 seconds in the first half, tying the match at 1-1 going into the half. Neither team scored through the second half of play, sending the match into overtime. Creighton played most of the second half, and overtime, down a player, as Mauer was given her second yellow card of the match in the 61st minute of play. MSU scored the golden goal just four minutes into the extra period when Michelle Sommer headed the ball into the lower right corner of the net.
Illinois State - Creighton and Illinois State met up with a Valley regular season title on the line, as a Bluejay victory would clinch the first for the Jays since 2002 and an ILS win would give them a shot at their fourth consecutive regular season title. Both teams played scoreless soccer through the first half of play, but the Redbirds scored first, converting a penalty kick in the 50th minute of play. Creighton answered back in the 78th minute when Lauren Cingoranelli was pulled down inside the box, giving Creighton a chance to equalize the match with a penalty kick of its own. Erin Gunther stepped up, taking her second penalty kick of the season and again converted for the Jays. The match stayed even through the rest of regulation, sending the two teams into a golden goal overtime. Halfway through the first overtime Brittney Neumann connected on a one-on-one with the goalkeeper, threading the ball just inside the right post for the match winner. Neumann finished the regular season leading the league in goals (9), points (23), shots (59), and goals per match (0.50). Alicia Montgomery picked up her ninth win of the season, with eight saves in 90 minutes of play.
Been Here Before
Friday’s match marks the 15th consecutive season the Jays have made it to the State Farm MVC Tournament, compiling an 18-8-3 overall record in tournament matches. The only other two Valley schools who have made appearances in every tournament are Illinois State and Missouri State. Either Crieghton or Evansville has reached all 14 previous MVC tournament finals. This year’s pairings guarantee that the streak will move to 15 - as one of the two teams will advance after Friday nights match.
Friday’s match marks the 15th consecutive season the Jays have made it to the State Farm MVC Tournament, compiling an 18-8-3 overall record in tournament matches. The only other two Valley schools who have made appearances in every tournament are Illinois State and Missouri State. Either Crieghton or Evansville has reached all 14 previous MVC tournament finals. This year’s pairings guarantee that the streak will move to 15 - as one of the two teams will advance after Friday nights match.
Host History
The Jays are trying to with their fifth berth into the NCAA Tournament under Bruce Erickson this weekend. Creighton hosts the tournament for the fifth time, with its only title at home coming in 2005. Creighton is the last team to win an MVC title at their own stadium (the 2005 season), while Evansville won it at its home field twice, in 1996 and 1998. The State Farm MVC Tournament was held at a neutral site from 2000-2003, with matches played in Maryland Heights, Mo.
The Jays are trying to with their fifth berth into the NCAA Tournament under Bruce Erickson this weekend. Creighton hosts the tournament for the fifth time, with its only title at home coming in 2005. Creighton is the last team to win an MVC title at their own stadium (the 2005 season), while Evansville won it at its home field twice, in 1996 and 1998. The State Farm MVC Tournament was held at a neutral site from 2000-2003, with matches played in Maryland Heights, Mo.
Records Are Meant to be Broken
Creighton just snapped a 10 match winning streak, tying the school record for the same length streak set in the 1994 season. The winning streak is also now the longest in Missouri Valley history, breaking the nine-match record set by Eastern Illinois way back in 1996. The Jays had an unbeaten streak of 11 matches snapped with the loss at Missouri State, going back to the Iowa State 1-0 loss on September 3.
Creighton just snapped a 10 match winning streak, tying the school record for the same length streak set in the 1994 season. The winning streak is also now the longest in Missouri Valley history, breaking the nine-match record set by Eastern Illinois way back in 1996. The Jays had an unbeaten streak of 11 matches snapped with the loss at Missouri State, going back to the Iowa State 1-0 loss on September 3.
National Numbers
The Jays are putting up big numbers and have made it onto the national lists again this week. On the individual side, Alicia Montgomery is ranked 13th in the nation in save percentage at .879. As a team the Jays sit in 12th in team save percentage at .874 and 17th in team scoring offense with 2.28 goals per match. Creighton is tied with Virginia in the 23rd spot for win-loss-tie percentage with a 0.778, and they sit in an eight way tie for 29th in shutout percentage, shutting out the opponent 50% of the time (nine of 18 matches).
The Jays are putting up big numbers and have made it onto the national lists again this week. On the individual side, Alicia Montgomery is ranked 13th in the nation in save percentage at .879. As a team the Jays sit in 12th in team save percentage at .874 and 17th in team scoring offense with 2.28 goals per match. Creighton is tied with Virginia in the 23rd spot for win-loss-tie percentage with a 0.778, and they sit in an eight way tie for 29th in shutout percentage, shutting out the opponent 50% of the time (nine of 18 matches).
Bump in the Road
Creighton saw its ten match winning streak broken on Friday, Oct. 22 in the 2-1 overtime loss at Missouri State. The Jays did string together an impressive streak, however, outscoring their opponents 29-5 in the 10 matches. The streak included victories at South Dakota (4-1), at Weber State (1-0), and at Morrison Stadium over Wyoming (6-2), Cal State Fullerton (3-0) and UMKC (3-0). Creighton won its first four MVC matches this season - a 2-0 victory over Indiana State, a 3-2 win over the Panthers of Northern Iowa, a 3-0 victory over Evansville and a 1-0 victory over Drake. The Jays won the first four matches of the 2008 season and had a four match win-streak from Sept. 6 through Sept. 13 last year. The last time the Jays won more than five matches in a row was 2002, when they won six in a row. The all-time Bluejay record, which is currently tied, sits at 10 matches in a row, set in 1994. That team finished the season 14-4-0 under then head coach Cathy Klein.
Creighton saw its ten match winning streak broken on Friday, Oct. 22 in the 2-1 overtime loss at Missouri State. The Jays did string together an impressive streak, however, outscoring their opponents 29-5 in the 10 matches. The streak included victories at South Dakota (4-1), at Weber State (1-0), and at Morrison Stadium over Wyoming (6-2), Cal State Fullerton (3-0) and UMKC (3-0). Creighton won its first four MVC matches this season - a 2-0 victory over Indiana State, a 3-2 win over the Panthers of Northern Iowa, a 3-0 victory over Evansville and a 1-0 victory over Drake. The Jays won the first four matches of the 2008 season and had a four match win-streak from Sept. 6 through Sept. 13 last year. The last time the Jays won more than five matches in a row was 2002, when they won six in a row. The all-time Bluejay record, which is currently tied, sits at 10 matches in a row, set in 1994. That team finished the season 14-4-0 under then head coach Cathy Klein.
PR
Creighton can still end the Valley regular season with one of its best overall conference records. The Jays have only had one season, 2002, when they didn’t lose a match in Valley play (finishing 6-0-1), and have onlyhad one other season when they finished with one loss (2004, finishing 3-1-3). This year’s 5-1-0 valley record and first place regular season finish is the second best Valley record in program history, and first in the regular season for only the second time.
1997 1-4-0 (5th)
1998 4-2-0 (3rd)
1999 2-3-0 (4th)
2000 4-3-0 (T3rd)
2001 4-2-0 (3rd)
2002 6-0-1 (1st)
2003 3-3-1 (5th)
2004 3-1-3 (2nd)
2005 4-2-0 (2nd)
2006 3-2-1 (2nd)
2007 3-2-1 (3rd)
2008 3-3-0 (T4th)
2009 3-2-1 (3rd)
Creighton can still end the Valley regular season with one of its best overall conference records. The Jays have only had one season, 2002, when they didn’t lose a match in Valley play (finishing 6-0-1), and have onlyhad one other season when they finished with one loss (2004, finishing 3-1-3). This year’s 5-1-0 valley record and first place regular season finish is the second best Valley record in program history, and first in the regular season for only the second time.
1997 1-4-0 (5th)
1998 4-2-0 (3rd)
1999 2-3-0 (4th)
2000 4-3-0 (T3rd)
2001 4-2-0 (3rd)
2002 6-0-1 (1st)
2003 3-3-1 (5th)
2004 3-1-3 (2nd)
2005 4-2-0 (2nd)
2006 3-2-1 (2nd)
2007 3-2-1 (3rd)
2008 3-3-0 (T4th)
2009 3-2-1 (3rd)
2010 5-1-0 (1st)
Last Time We Were Here...
Creighton’s last appearance in the State Farm MVC Semifinal match was last season, when they played Missouri State in Omaha. The Jays won 2-1 in overtime, when Laura Nasseri scored the game winning goal in the 99th minute of action to give the Jays their second win over Missouri State in a season - just the first time Creighton had accomplished that feat.
Non-Conference Success
The Missouri Valley Conference has a non-conference record of 37-31-10 (.538), giving the 2010 teams the league’s best-ever non-conference performance. The league’s best two non-conference seasons were in 2001 (45-41-2, .522) and 2005 (40-38-12, .511). Creighton finished the regular season non-conference schedule at 8-2-2, after finishing the 2009 season at 10-4-1.
Conference Tops
As a team the Jays are ranked atop in the Missouri Valley Conference in shots (276), points (113), goals (41), goals per match (2.28), assists (31), assists per match (1.72), goals allowed (13), goals against average (0.70) and shutouts (nine). Brittney Neumann is first in points (23) and tied for first in shots (59 total, averaging 3.28 per match), while Andrea Zuniga is leading the league in assists (8) and also tied for second in points (22). Erin Gunther is tied for fifth in points (16) and tied for second in game-winning goals with three on the season. Neumann (9), Zuniga (7) and Gunther (7) sit tied for first and tied for second in the league in goals scored while Emily Orbell has six assists, putting her in a tie for second.
Put Me in Coach
Seniors Emily Orbell and Tara Bailey are the only two on the roster who have been involved in an MVC tournament shootout situation. In 2007, Creighton was tied 1-1 with Illinois State, forcing a shootout. Orbell converted on hers but Bailey missed hers - it was the only miss for Creighton and the Jays advanced 4-3. In 2008, the Jays were put in a similar situation. In the quarterfinal round they played scoreless soccer through two overtimes, forcing a shootout. This time Orbell was the only current Jay called upon, but she could not convert like a season before. The Jays fell 4-2 on pk’s.
Seniors Emily Orbell and Tara Bailey are the only two on the roster who have been involved in an MVC tournament shootout situation. In 2007, Creighton was tied 1-1 with Illinois State, forcing a shootout. Orbell converted on hers but Bailey missed hers - it was the only miss for Creighton and the Jays advanced 4-3. In 2008, the Jays were put in a similar situation. In the quarterfinal round they played scoreless soccer through two overtimes, forcing a shootout. This time Orbell was the only current Jay called upon, but she could not convert like a season before. The Jays fell 4-2 on pk’s.
Put Her Name in the Books
Bluejay junior Alicia Montgomery is set to have her name all over the record books when she leaves Creighton. After a record setting season last year (with 11 team shutouts and a 0.60 goals against average as a team), she sits at third in goals against average in a season (0.58 in 2009) and tied for second in shutouts in a season (eight in 2009). She is also the current goals against average career leader, with a 0.61 GAA right now. Montgomery needs just four more shutouts to make it on the top five list for career shutouts, as well as needing 60 saves over the next season and a half to get on the all time career save list.
Bluejay junior Alicia Montgomery is set to have her name all over the record books when she leaves Creighton. After a record setting season last year (with 11 team shutouts and a 0.60 goals against average as a team), she sits at third in goals against average in a season (0.58 in 2009) and tied for second in shutouts in a season (eight in 2009). She is also the current goals against average career leader, with a 0.61 GAA right now. Montgomery needs just four more shutouts to make it on the top five list for career shutouts, as well as needing 60 saves over the next season and a half to get on the all time career save list.
Just Score More Than Them
Creighton has outscored opponents 41-13 this season, including 29-5 while on ten match winning streak. The streak included seven shutouts, while the Jays scored three or more goals in seven of the 10 matches in the streak. Creighton has outscored opponents 23-7 in the opening period and 17-5 after halftime.
Creighton has outscored opponents 41-13 this season, including 29-5 while on ten match winning streak. The streak included seven shutouts, while the Jays scored three or more goals in seven of the 10 matches in the streak. Creighton has outscored opponents 23-7 in the opening period and 17-5 after halftime.
One Point Deficits
The Jays have only lost three matches during the 2010 season – all of which have been one goal deficits - a 1-0 loss at Northern Illinois, a 1-0 loss at home against Iowa State, and the most recent 2-1 loss at Missouri State. Creighton had three 1-0 losses in the 2009 season, including in the championship of the MVC tournament to Illinois State. The Jays have been on the winning side of three 1-0 matches this season, including the most recent Valley victory over Illinois State.
The Jays have only lost three matches during the 2010 season – all of which have been one goal deficits - a 1-0 loss at Northern Illinois, a 1-0 loss at home against Iowa State, and the most recent 2-1 loss at Missouri State. Creighton had three 1-0 losses in the 2009 season, including in the championship of the MVC tournament to Illinois State. The Jays have been on the winning side of three 1-0 matches this season, including the most recent Valley victory over Illinois State.
PK Pressure
Creighton has converted on 3-3 penalty kicks this season, including the match equalizer in the Illinois State match. They have also given up four penalty kicks, all of which have been converted.
Creighton has converted on 3-3 penalty kicks this season, including the match equalizer in the Illinois State match. They have also given up four penalty kicks, all of which have been converted.
Shootout Stories
In MVC Tournament play, the Jays are 1-2 all time in the three ties they have been involved in. In 2003 and 2007 the Jays fell to Illinois State in the finals on penalty kicks, being outshot 5-4 and 4-3, respectively. In the 2008 tournament, Creighton didn’t make it past the first round, as Missouri State advanced 4-2 on penalty kicks.
In MVC Tournament play, the Jays are 1-2 all time in the three ties they have been involved in. In 2003 and 2007 the Jays fell to Illinois State in the finals on penalty kicks, being outshot 5-4 and 4-3, respectively. In the 2008 tournament, Creighton didn’t make it past the first round, as Missouri State advanced 4-2 on penalty kicks.
Bicentennial
Bruce Erickson accomplished a first in Creighton women’s soccer coaching history, earning his 200th victory as a college head soccer coach after the 2-1 victory over Illinois State. He currently sits at 200-152-29 overall in 19 years and 130-91-23 while at Creighton. Prior to coming to Creighton, Erickson coached both men’s and women’s soccer at Viterbo.
Bruce Erickson accomplished a first in Creighton women’s soccer coaching history, earning his 200th victory as a college head soccer coach after the 2-1 victory over Illinois State. He currently sits at 200-152-29 overall in 19 years and 130-91-23 while at Creighton. Prior to coming to Creighton, Erickson coached both men’s and women’s soccer at Viterbo.
In the Record Books
Senior Emily Orbell is working hard in the final season of her career to get her name into the record books. The midfielder’s six assists this season has landed her in the fifth spot, all-time, in Creighton history for career assists. She is the current career leader in goals on the team with 18 and needs five more this year to make it into the top five all time in Creighton history. Orbell is also the active leader in assists (18) and points (54).
Senior Emily Orbell is working hard in the final season of her career to get her name into the record books. The midfielder’s six assists this season has landed her in the fifth spot, all-time, in Creighton history for career assists. She is the current career leader in goals on the team with 18 and needs five more this year to make it into the top five all time in Creighton history. Orbell is also the active leader in assists (18) and points (54).
Double Trouble
Three Bluejays, Erin Gunther, Brittney Neumann and Andrea Zuniga have each scored two goals in a match this season for the Jays. Zuniga recorded the double first, scoring both goals in the 4-1 win at South Dakota. Gunther’s double day happened in the 6-2 victory over Wyoming, while Neumann has recorded two multi-goal matches, once in the 6-2 win over Wyoming and also in the 3-0 victory over Evansville. Last year four different Bluejays recorded double-goal matches, with Annemarie Hengel, Kyla Hoskins, Beth Fyles and Neumann each completing the feat at one point in the season.
Three Bluejays, Erin Gunther, Brittney Neumann and Andrea Zuniga have each scored two goals in a match this season for the Jays. Zuniga recorded the double first, scoring both goals in the 4-1 win at South Dakota. Gunther’s double day happened in the 6-2 victory over Wyoming, while Neumann has recorded two multi-goal matches, once in the 6-2 win over Wyoming and also in the 3-0 victory over Evansville. Last year four different Bluejays recorded double-goal matches, with Annemarie Hengel, Kyla Hoskins, Beth Fyles and Neumann each completing the feat at one point in the season.
Streaking
The Jays have not let an opponent score three or more goals in 41 straight matches, dating back to Oct. 30, 2008. In the Oct. 25 match at Evansville, the Jays lost 5-2. Creighton was in jeopardy of losing the streak Sept. 7 at Morrison Stadium, when the Bison of North Dakota State scored two goals in the first half. A solid defensive line and hard work from goalkeeper Katie Jo Swanson helped to keep the streak in tact.
The Jays have not let an opponent score three or more goals in 41 straight matches, dating back to Oct. 30, 2008. In the Oct. 25 match at Evansville, the Jays lost 5-2. Creighton was in jeopardy of losing the streak Sept. 7 at Morrison Stadium, when the Bison of North Dakota State scored two goals in the first half. A solid defensive line and hard work from goalkeeper Katie Jo Swanson helped to keep the streak in tact.
Newbie Success
Freshman Lauren Cingoranelli has scored six goals this season while starting in 15 of the 17 matches. The first goal of her career in the 5-0 victory over Loyola Chicago in the adidas Husker Classic while her most recent goal was the match winner in the 1-0 victory over Drake. She currently leads all MVC freshman in goals (6) and is tied for fourth in the whole conference. Last season, Brittney Neumann ended her freshman campaign with seven goals and six assists. You have to go back to 2007 to find the next highest output as a freshman, when Emily Orbell scored six goals and had three assists.
Broken Records
Sophomore goalkeeper Katie Jo Swanson had a busy day in the 6-2 victory over Wyoming Sept. 17 at Morrison Stadium. Swanson had 10 saves and gave up two goals. The 10 saves are the most by one Bluejay goalkeeper in a match since Jaimie Thompson had 10 saves at Iowa on Nov. 1, 2001.In the match Wednesday against UMKC, Emily Orbell and Andrea Zuniga broke the record for shots taken in a single match at Morrison Stadium. Each player took 10 shots, breaking the previous record of eight set by Marcy Gans in the 2007 season.
Sophomore goalkeeper Katie Jo Swanson had a busy day in the 6-2 victory over Wyoming Sept. 17 at Morrison Stadium. Swanson had 10 saves and gave up two goals. The 10 saves are the most by one Bluejay goalkeeper in a match since Jaimie Thompson had 10 saves at Iowa on Nov. 1, 2001.In the match Wednesday against UMKC, Emily Orbell and Andrea Zuniga broke the record for shots taken in a single match at Morrison Stadium. Each player took 10 shots, breaking the previous record of eight set by Marcy Gans in the 2007 season.
Academic Accolades
Creighton junior goalkeeper Alicia Montgomery and senior defender Claire Zach were named to the ESPN Academic All-District VII First Team as announced Tuesday and voted on by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA.) To be eligible for the award, a player must hold a cumulative 3.30 gpa and be a starter or major contributor for their team. Montgomery holds a 3.81 gpa in math and secondary education, while Zach has a 3.84 gpa in biology/pre-med. Both players are now placed on the national ballot for Academic All-America consideration.
Creighton junior goalkeeper Alicia Montgomery and senior defender Claire Zach were named to the ESPN Academic All-District VII First Team as announced Tuesday and voted on by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA.) To be eligible for the award, a player must hold a cumulative 3.30 gpa and be a starter or major contributor for their team. Montgomery holds a 3.81 gpa in math and secondary education, while Zach has a 3.84 gpa in biology/pre-med. Both players are now placed on the national ballot for Academic All-America consideration.
Starting Off Strong
The Jays have come out strong in the first half throughout the season. They currently are outscoring their opponents 23-7 in the first half this season, while outscoring them 41 to 13 overall. Creighton is outshooting opponents 163 to 110 in the first half and 377 to 211 overall.
The Jays have come out strong in the first half throughout the season. They currently are outscoring their opponents 23-7 in the first half this season, while outscoring them 41 to 13 overall. Creighton is outshooting opponents 163 to 110 in the first half and 377 to 211 overall.
