OMAHA, Neb. -- Creighton's Jake Ashford earned BIG EAST Freshman of the Week honors, the league announced on Monday afternoon. The freshman scored his first career goal on Saturday night and helped Creighton secure a spot in the BIG EAST Championship field.
Ashford converted the golden goal during the 105th minute on Saturday night at Morrison Stadium against Butler. The Shawnee, Kansas native found the back of the net on a rebound after an initial header by Bryce Gibson off a corner kick was saved and deflected into the center of the six-yard box.