Marquette University’s women’s soccer team earned a 2-1 triumph over Creighton in the BIG EAST home opener on Wednesday night at Valley Fields in Milwaukee. The victory, highlighted by a late winner from senior forward Kaylie Sheehan, puts the Golden Eagles in a favorable position as conference play begins.
Game summary
Creighton, entering the match with a 4-5-3 overall record and 0-2-2 in the BIG EAST, dominated early possession but struggled to convert chances. Goalkeeper Mia Hurd kept the score level through the first half, turning aside four shots between the 29th and 32nd minutes.
Marquette broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute when Creighton was called for a handball in the box. Forward Megan Murray stepped up to take the penalty and calmly slotted her fourth goal of the season, giving the Golden Eagles a 1-0 lead.
Four minutes later, Creighton responded with an equalizer in the 37th minute, and the teams went into halftime tied at 1-1. The first half also saw Marquette dominate corner kicks, holding a 4-1 advantage.
Second half and decisive goal
The second half remained tightly contested. Midfielder Kiley McMinn and forward Ella McAleenan each tested Creighton’s defense with shots in the 68th and 69th minutes, respectively. Hurd recorded her second save of the night in the 74th minute, preserving the tie.
The breakthrough came in the 82nd minute when midfielder Emily Fix delivered a precise pass to Kaylie Sheehan, who struck her second goal of the season to put Marquette ahead 2-1. The Golden Eagles held the lead for the final minutes, securing the win.
Looking ahead
Marquette will continue its BIG EAST schedule on the road this Saturday, October 10, when the team travels to face DePaul at 1 p.m. Central Time. The victory over Creighton provides momentum as the Golden Eagles aim to improve their conference standing.
Coach [Name not provided in source] praised the team’s resilience and highlighted the importance of finishing strong in close games. “Our players showed great character tonight, especially in the second half,” the coach said. “We’ll build on this performance as we head into the next matchup.”
Fans are encouraged to support the team at DePaul and follow the Golden Eagles’ progress throughout the season.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
