University of Minnesota Athletics
Thursday, August 15
St. Paul, MN
7:00 PM
University of Minnesota
1-0-0, 0-0-0
2
vs
1
Creighton
0-1-0, 0-0-0
1
2
F
Creighton
1
0
1
Minnesota
0
2
2
Team Stats
CRET
MINN
Goals
1
2
Shots
5
12
Shots on Goal
2
8
Saves
6
1
Corners
1
3
Fouls
11
8
Scoring Plays
Azumi Manriki (1)
GOAL by CRET Manriki, Azumi.
04:00
Caroline Birdsell (2)
Assisted By: Evelyn Calhoon , Khyah Harper
GOAL by MINN Birdsell, Caroline Assist by Calhoon, Evelyn and Harper, Khyah.
65:51
Caroline Birdsell (2)
Assisted By: Evelyn Calhoon , Paige Kalal
GOAL by MINN Birdsell, Caroline Assist by Calhoon, Evelyn and Kalal, Paige.
66:44
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
2
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
1
fwd
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
Forward
/ Soccer
Midfielder
/ SoccerMidfielder
/ Soccer
Forward
/ Soccer
Forward
/ Soccer
Goalkeeper
/ Soccer
Midfielder/Forward
/ Soccer
Photo by: Brad Rempel
Birdsell’s Brace Lifts Minnesota Over Creighton in Comeback Victory
8/15/2024 9:54:00 PM | Soccer
The brace marks the first by a freshman in Minnesota soccer's history
ST. PAUL - In a come-from-behind win, the University of Minnesota soccer team defeated the Creighton Bluejays (0-0-1, 0-0-0 BIG EAST) 2-1 in its home opener at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Thursday evening.
The Golden Gophers (1-0-0, 0-0-0 B1G) were led by redshirt freshman Caroline Birdsell who finished both goals, registering four shots through 90 minutes. Notably, Birdsell scored the first ever freshman brace in the history of the program.
Senior Khyah Harper followed behind with three chances while graduates Sophia Romine and Sophia Boman had two.
Making her debut in net, sophomore goalkeeper Sarah Martin picked up her first career start and win between the pipes for Minnesota.
Creighton took an early lead off the foot of Azumi Manriki. Following an unsuccessful free kick, the Bluejays won the advantage as Manriki scored from the top of the 18-yard box.
Minnesota came close at the 23-minute mark with a pair of shots from Birdsell and Romine.
The Gophers' attack continued through the first 45, but were unable to level the score heading into the locker room.
After a flurry of chances in the first 20 minutes of the second half, Birdsell evened the playing field with assists off Harper and Evelyn Calhoon. Harper crossed the ball into the box, Calhoon flicked it to the far side where Birdsell finished.
One minute later, Birdsell capitalized again off Paige Kalal and Calhoon in the box. In similar fashion, Kalal crossed it in with a flick by Calhoon, handing Birdsell the opportunity.
The Gophers return to action on Sunday, Aug. 25 on the road against St. Thomas. Minnesota comes back to Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium to host Army on Sept. 5.
For more information on the Gophers, continue to check back with GopherSports.com. Keep up with the University of Minnesota women's soccer on X, Instagram (@GopherSoccer) and on Facebook, so you do not miss any content during the 2024 season.
The Golden Gophers (1-0-0, 0-0-0 B1G) were led by redshirt freshman Caroline Birdsell who finished both goals, registering four shots through 90 minutes. Notably, Birdsell scored the first ever freshman brace in the history of the program.
Senior Khyah Harper followed behind with three chances while graduates Sophia Romine and Sophia Boman had two.
Making her debut in net, sophomore goalkeeper Sarah Martin picked up her first career start and win between the pipes for Minnesota.
Creighton took an early lead off the foot of Azumi Manriki. Following an unsuccessful free kick, the Bluejays won the advantage as Manriki scored from the top of the 18-yard box.
Minnesota came close at the 23-minute mark with a pair of shots from Birdsell and Romine.
The Gophers' attack continued through the first 45, but were unable to level the score heading into the locker room.
After a flurry of chances in the first 20 minutes of the second half, Birdsell evened the playing field with assists off Harper and Evelyn Calhoon. Harper crossed the ball into the box, Calhoon flicked it to the far side where Birdsell finished.
One minute later, Birdsell capitalized again off Paige Kalal and Calhoon in the box. In similar fashion, Kalal crossed it in with a flick by Calhoon, handing Birdsell the opportunity.
The Gophers return to action on Sunday, Aug. 25 on the road against St. Thomas. Minnesota comes back to Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium to host Army on Sept. 5.
For more information on the Gophers, continue to check back with GopherSports.com. Keep up with the University of Minnesota women's soccer on X, Instagram (@GopherSoccer) and on Facebook, so you do not miss any content during the 2024 season.
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