Current Team Performance

Marquette has encountered difficulties recently, remaining winless in their last three matches and securing just one victory in their past six outings. The team started the season strong, achieving three consecutive shutout wins, but the momentum has shifted dramatically.

In each of their last two games, Marquette managed to earn draws, requiring late rallies to equalize. They faced Loyola, where Jocelyn Leigh netted a goal in the 75th minute to tie the game 1-1 after an early goal from Loyola in the 6th minute. The following match against Butler ended in a 2-2 draw, with Marquette scoring both goals after the 60-minute mark following an early deficit.

Goalkeeping Decisions

Head coach Chris Allen is likely reconsidering his lineup as he prepares for Saturday’s match, particularly concerning the goalie position. Elise Krone, who filled in at halftime against Butler, made two saves and played a crucial role in Marquette’s comeback.

This was Krone’s first appearance of the season, while Hailey Wade had been the starting goalkeeper up until that point. With Wade’s goals-against average sitting at 1.29 and a save percentage below 64%, questions about her performance have arisen. In contrast, Krone posted a save percentage of .764 last season, despite a higher goals-against average of 1.70.

The improvement in defense this year suggests that if Krone can maintain her previous performance while facing fewer shots, it could positively impact the team’s overall results.

Upcoming Match: Marquette vs. Creighton

Match Details:

• Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
• Time: 4 PM Central
• Location: Morrison Stadium, Omaha, Nebraska
• Streaming: ESPN+
• Live Stats: Stat Broadcast
• Twitter Updates: @MarquetteWSOC

Historically, Marquette has faced Creighton in 17 matches, with the record currently standing at 7-7-3. However, Marquette has struggled against them recently, securing only two victories in their last eight encounters, including a 1-0 loss last year in Milwaukee.

Creighton’s Recent Form

Creighton enters this match with a record of 4-5-1 and a 1-1-0 mark in Big East play. Notably, they have not lost to an unranked opponent since August 28, 2025, when they fell 2-0 to Western Michigan. Since that match, Creighton boasts a record of 3-2-1, with their only losses to ranked opponents.

Their most recent game ended in a 1-0 victory against Villanova, highlighted by a goal from Olivia Sides in the 14th minute. Despite a tight shot count, Creighton managed to secure the win, indicating their capability to compete defensively.

On the scoring front, Ariana Mondiri leads the team with three goals and has contributed significantly with two assists. However, the overall scoring is distributed among a few key players, as Jalen Chaney and Anna Bragg also scored multiple times despite playing limited minutes.