OMAHA, NEBRASKA — Seton Hall and Creighton battled to a 1-1 draw on Saturday, with both teams squandering opportunities in a tightly contested NCAA Division I matchup. The Pirates, riding a two-game winning streak, matched the Bluejays' intensity throughout the contest before settling for a point that extended their unbeaten run to three matches.
Mikkel Lejbowicz gave Seton Hall an early advantage in the 28th minute, assisted by Til Kauschke, as the visitors capitalized on a Creighton defensive lapse. The goal appeared to position the Pirates favorably heading into halftime, but Brady Bragg equalized for the hosts just three minutes later with help from Luka Nedic and Ryusei Shimonishi, restoring parity before the break.
Both teams generated chances throughout the second half without finding the back of the net. Seton Hall's Giacomo Mana and Axel Berglund tested Creighton's defense with efforts that sailed high, while the Bluejays pressed forward through Ali Ramadan and Matthew Reed. The defensive units ultimately held firm, with each goalkeeper recording three saves in a match defined by tactical discipline.
Creighton dominated possession in stretches and created more opportunities, outshooting Seton Hall 14-10 overall and 4-4 on shots on goal. The hosts also earned four corner kicks compared to Seton Hall's one, reflecting their territorial advantage. However, the Pirates' compact defensive shape prevented Creighton from converting their pressure into goals.