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The Creighton University women’s soccer team is gearing up to clash with Providence College this Saturday. Both teams are striving to enhance their standings in the BIG EAST Conference. Creighton, facing a challenging schedule, has showed resilience with multiple goal scorers leading their offensive strategy. Meanwhile, Providence struggles to maintain offensive momentum. The match holds significant implications for both teams as they eye qualification for the BIG EAST Tournament.
Omaha, NE – The Creighton University women’s soccer team (4-7-2, 1-3-1 BIG EAST) is set to face off against Providence College (4-4-2, 1-2-1 BIG EAST) this Saturday at 11 a.m. CT at Chapey Field inside Anderson Stadium, Rhode Island. This matchup is crucial for both teams as they seek to improve their standings in the BIG EAST Conference.
Creighton currently occupies a tie for seventh place in the BIG EAST standings. The Bluejays are coming off a tough schedule that has included matchups against the top three teams in the conference. Despite these challenges, they managed to secure results against Villanova and Marquette and achieved a 3-3 draw against then-No. 13 Arkansas. Creighton’s offensive strategy appears balanced, featuring contributions from 11 different goal scorers and assists from 12 players. Graduate student Ariana Mondiri leads the team with 11 points, comprising four goals and three assists.
Other significant contributors include junior Mallory Connealy, freshman Jalen Chaney, and sophomore Anna Bragg, each with two goals this season. Additionally, senior goalkeeper Alyssa Zalac has been a reliable presence in net, starting every match and recording 39 saves along with two shutouts, intricately contributing to Creighton’s 1.63 goals-against average.
In the recent BIG EAST Preseason Coaches’ poll, Creighton was projected to finish fifth. However, they now find themselves in a challenging position as they pursue qualification for the upcoming BIG EAST Tournament. Historically, the team has performed well when scoring first, maintaining a 3-0-0 record in such circumstances during this season.
Creighton’s physicality is notable; they have accrued 175 fouls and 19 yellow cards over 13 matches, placing them among the leaders in NCAA fouls per game. Moreover, the Bluejays have seen encouraging attendance at home, with an average ranking of ninth nationally, including a record crowd of 3,985 for their Kicks for a Cure event.
As for Providence, they hold a slight edge in the all-time series against Creighton with a record of 6-5-0, including a 4-1-0 mark in matches played in Providence. Last season, Creighton managed to defeat Providence 1-0 in Omaha, courtesy of a penalty kick by Anja Jestrovic. This season, Providence has struggled to find offensive momentum, ranking 10th in the BIG EAST with just nine goals scored. Freshmen Amaya Coffie and Lily Gibbs currently lead the Friars with two goals apiece.
Graduate student Ellie Thallman has played a pivotal role for Providence in goal, ranking sixth in the BIG EAST with a 1.30 goals-against average. As both teams prepare for Saturday’s match, each will be looking to gain momentum moving forward in the challenging BIG EAST landscape. Currently, Creighton is ranked 89th in the NCAA official RPI rankings and is one of four BIG EAST teams within the Top 100.
The stakes are high as both teams aim to secure vital points going forward in the season. Fans can catch the match live on Friar Live, a subscription service available for as low as $6.95 for a 24-hour pass, along with free live stats provided through SideArm Stats.
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- Creighton Bluejays Women’s Soccer News
- Providence College Women’s Soccer News
- Creighton Women’s Soccer vs Providence Overview
- Xavier University Women’s Soccer News
- Google Search: BIG EAST Women’s Soccer
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