OMAHA, Neb. -- Creighton men's soccer junior goalkeeper Paul Kruse earned BIG EAST Preseason Co-Goalkeeper of the Year and Preseason All-BIG EAST honors, while the Bluejays claimed the second position in the Midwest Division of the Preseason Coaches' Polls, the league announced on Monday.
Monday's recognition is Kruse's second BIG EAST preseason honor as he also claimed Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year status in 2019. The Heilbronn, Germany native started 10 matches in 2019 and posted 42 saves, including a career-high nine during Creighton's 1-1 double overtime tie against eventual national champion Georgetown.
The BIG EAST will be split into two divisions for the 2021 spring season – the Midwest Division and the East Division.