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The Marquette Golden Eagles faced their first defeat of the season, losing 1-0 to Creighton in their Big East opener. Despite strong performances, including five crucial saves from goalkeeper Cameron Simpson, Marquette was unable to capitalize on opportunities. Carlos Arilla’s free kick led to the only goal of the match in the 81st minute. Marquette now holds a record of 3-1-2 overall and 0-1-0 in Big East play. With seven matches remaining, they must regroup as they prepare for a pivotal upcoming contest against Milwaukee.
Milwaukee, WI – The Marquette Golden Eagles suffered their first loss of the season on September 19, 2025, falling 1-0 to Creighton in their Big East opener. This defeat marks a setback for the Golden Eagles, bringing their overall record to 3-1-2 and leaving them with an 0-1-0 record in Big East play. With seven matches remaining in the season, Marquette must work to secure a spot in the conference tournament.
The match took place at Creighton’s home ground, where Marquette goalkeeper Cameron Simpson was instrumental in keeping the match scoreless until the 81st minute, making five crucial saves throughout the game. Despite their efforts, Creighton managed to outshoot Marquette with a total of 12 attempts compared to Marquette’s six, seven of which came from Creighton after halftime.
During the match, Marquette’s Mateo Stoka received a yellow card for an accidental foul. The game took a dramatic turn when Creighton’s head coach Johnny Torres was ejected due to a dispute with the referee following a sequence of shots from Marquette. In a pivotal moment, Andreas Fotland committed a tactical foul that set up a free kick taken by Miguel Arilla. Although Arilla’s initial shot was saved, Brian Edelman found the net following a deflection off the post, scoring the match’s only goal in the 81st minute.
After the lone goal, no additional shots were taken by either team, solidifying Creighton’s victory. A late review by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) considered the possibility of a penalty for Stoka, who was fouled in the box. However, the review concluded that no penalty kick was warranted.
The Golden Eagles now look ahead to their next match, scheduled for September 23, 2025, against Milwaukee as part of the Milwaukee Cup. Marquette aims to secure their fourth consecutive title in this local rivalry. Milwaukee currently holds a record of 1-2-4 and has a match pending against IU Indy before facing Marquette.
The match against Creighton serves as a reminder of the challenges ahead for Marquette in the Big East conference. With their first loss of the season now behind them, the Golden Eagles are poised to regroup and prepare for the upcoming encounter against Milwaukee.
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