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Men's Soccer Ends Exhibition Schedule With 2-1 Victory Over Northern Illinois

OMAHA, Neb. -- The Creighton men's soccer team defeated Northern Illinois 2-1 during an exhibition match on Saturday night at Morrison Stadium.

Saturday's contest marked the final match of the Bluejays' exhibition schedule. Creighton concluded the preseason slate at 3-0 with victories against Nebraska-Omaha and Ohio State on the road in addition to the home win against Northern Illinois.

Sven Koenig gave Creighton a 1-0 lead late in the first half. During the 44th minute, freshman Daniel Espeleta sent a cross from the right side of the 18-yard box towards the middle of the goal box where Koenig headed the ball into the back of the net.