OMAHA, Neb. – Ricky Lopez-Espin's goal during the 78th minute proved to be the difference as the No. 25 Creighton men's soccer team defeated the No. 24 Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks, 1-0, on Tuesday night at Caniglia Field.
The Bluejays improved to 6-3-0, while the Mavericks fell to 7-2-1.
During the 78th minute, Lucas Stauffer raced down the left side and found Lopez-Espin near the far post with a cross. Lopez-Espin finished off the play by heading the ball past the UNO goalkeeper to give Creighton the 1-0 advantage.