Friday, October 4
Omaha, Neb.
6:00 P.M.
DePaul University
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Creighton
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Men’s Soccer Downs Creighton 2-0 in Omaha
10/4/2024 9:18:00 PM | MEN'S SOCCER
Hernandez, Finnegan net goals in BIG EAST victory
OMAHA, Neb. – DePaul men's soccer earned its first BIG EAST win of the season on Friday night by way of a 2-0 decision over Creighton at Morrison Stadium.
The Blue Demons made the most of their limited attacking chances, with scoring leaders Noeh Hernandez and Logan Finnegan finding the back of the net.
DePaul (4-4-2, 1-1-1 BIG EAST) picked up its first victory over Creighton since the 2021 season and first on the road against the Bluejays in the series history between the two programs.
The back line of Christian Baumgartner, George Wyatt, Evan Jimerson and Ryan Thomas stood tall time and time again as Creighton registered 23 shots including nine on goal.
Senior goalkeeper Santiago Davila earned his second-consecutive clean sheet and second of his career, making seven saves on the evening.
How it Happened
The Bluejays looked to be the aggressor in the early going, firing a shot and earning a corner in the first five minutes.
Hernandez made the most of a ball misplayed in his direction in the midfield, driving to the top of the box and firing with his left foot past the outstretched arms of the Creighton goalkeeper to give the Blue Demons an early advantage.
The Blue Demons would see no further chances materialize in the first 45 minutes, with a lopsided 7-1 shot differential.
DePaul's defense never broke down, turning away a number of point blank Bluejay chances including a diving goal-line save from Davila in the 70th minute.
In the game's waning moments, Finnegan maintained the pressure on the counterattack, forcing a turnover and turning in a goal from just outside the six-yard box with his left boot.
Match Notes
Up Next
The Blue Demons return to Wish Field on Tuesday, Oct. 8 for their final non-conference contest of the 2024 campaign when Oakland visits Lincoln Park. Kick off is slated for 2 p.m.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Men's Soccer, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on X,Instagram and Facebook.
TICKET INFORMATION
Join DePaul Men's Soccer at Wish Field this fall! Blue Demon Soccer Supporter Memberships are on sale now, which include access to all regular season men's and women's home matches at Wish Field! Fans can visit DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets for more information.
The Blue Demons made the most of their limited attacking chances, with scoring leaders Noeh Hernandez and Logan Finnegan finding the back of the net.
DePaul (4-4-2, 1-1-1 BIG EAST) picked up its first victory over Creighton since the 2021 season and first on the road against the Bluejays in the series history between the two programs.
The back line of Christian Baumgartner, George Wyatt, Evan Jimerson and Ryan Thomas stood tall time and time again as Creighton registered 23 shots including nine on goal.
Senior goalkeeper Santiago Davila earned his second-consecutive clean sheet and second of his career, making seven saves on the evening.
How it Happened
The Bluejays looked to be the aggressor in the early going, firing a shot and earning a corner in the first five minutes.
Hernandez made the most of a ball misplayed in his direction in the midfield, driving to the top of the box and firing with his left foot past the outstretched arms of the Creighton goalkeeper to give the Blue Demons an early advantage.
The Blue Demons would see no further chances materialize in the first 45 minutes, with a lopsided 7-1 shot differential.
DePaul's defense never broke down, turning away a number of point blank Bluejay chances including a diving goal-line save from Davila in the 70th minute.
In the game's waning moments, Finnegan maintained the pressure on the counterattack, forcing a turnover and turning in a goal from just outside the six-yard box with his left boot.
Match Notes
- DePaul improved to 3-1-1 on the road on the season, picking up its first road victory against Creighton in program history.
- With 20 goals on the season, DePaul surpassed its season total from 2023 and ranks second in the BIG EAST behind Akron.
- Hernandez and Finnegan each totaled their team-leading fourth goal of the campaign on Friday night.
- Hernandez pushed his point tally to 14 this season, ranking second in the league, while Finnegan owns 12.
- Davila earned his second-straight shutout and has allowed one goal in the last three games, totaling 20 saves in that span.
Up Next
The Blue Demons return to Wish Field on Tuesday, Oct. 8 for their final non-conference contest of the 2024 campaign when Oakland visits Lincoln Park. Kick off is slated for 2 p.m.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Men's Soccer, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on X,Instagram and Facebook.
TICKET INFORMATION
Join DePaul Men's Soccer at Wish Field this fall! Blue Demon Soccer Supporter Memberships are on sale now, which include access to all regular season men's and women's home matches at Wish Field! Fans can visit DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets for more information.
Team Stats
DePa
CREI
Goals
2
0
Shots
4
23
Shots on Goal
2
9
Saves
7
0
Corners
0
14
Fouls
8
19
Scoring Plays
Noeh Hernandez (4)
GOAL by DePa Hernandez, Noeh.
09:46
Logan Finnegan (4)
GOAL by DePa Finnegan, Logan.
87:05
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
D
/ MEN'S SOCCER
GK
/ MEN'S SOCCERF
/ MEN'S SOCCER
F
/ MEN'S SOCCER
M
/ MEN'S SOCCER
D
/ MEN'S SOCCER
D
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