This past Turkey Week I was able to grab my three oldest kids (ages 11 and two 8 year olds) and go to both of the NCAA playoff soccer matches at Morrison Stadium.
Both games were simply amazing. In the first game Tulsa came up and played extremely aggressive and physical soccer---and the students really came out and supported the Jays even though it was cold and the next day they were out for Thanksgiving break. Frankly, Creighton dominated the entire game, but we gave up a goal with 5 or so minutes left in the game which made the end of the game pretty exciting as we were up 2-1.
In the next game Creighton took on Connecticut and we were again the stronger team throughout the match--we outshot UCONN 26-5 or something like that and we went tied into overtime....luckily our Jays had an amazing free kick with a header play that put us over the top.
Again, it was simply AMAZING how the fans came out to Morrison Stadium--not only students, but alumni and friends of Creighton! It was a great crowd for soccer and I think it shows how Creighton is becoming the college soccer capital of the US. The stadium is amazing, the atmosphere is great, the students and fans are dedicated, and the team is headed to Maryland for a possible berth in the College Cup (soccer's final four).
Here's to hoping our Jays can bring home 3 more wins this season!
Go Jays!!!!!!!
Wayne