OMAHA, NEB. - A pair of first-half tallies by Creighton spoiled the Missouri Valley Conference debut for the Drake women's soccer team as the Bluejays earned a 2-0 decision on Sunday (Sept. 28).

The Bulldogs stand at 1-7-1 overall, including 0-1 in the MVC following the setback, while Creighton improved its ledger to 8-3 on the year and 1-0 in league action.

The contest featured an explosion of shots as the Bluejays earned a slim 19-17 advantage over the Bulldogs.

Marcy Gans accounted for both goals in the affair connecting on goals in the 16th (15:06) and 20th (19:09) minutes, respectively.

Junior Jenny Schroeder (Albuquerque, N.M./Sandia) pulled in nine saves in the tilt for Drake.

Junior Elizabeth Woerle (Coon Rapids, Minn./Meadow Creek) notched a Bulldog season-best five shots in the contest, including three on goal.

Drake closes out its four-match road swing on Wednesday (Oct. 1) as the Bulldogs face Northern Iowa in a 7:00 p.m. showdown.