The Air Force Academy women's soccer team is preparing to host Creighton on August 16, a date that marks the first meeting of the 2026 season and a chance to extend a promising start.
In their season opener, the Falcons defeated Army 4‑1, with sophomore forward Maddy Walsh delivering two goals and six shots, underscoring her emerging role in the attack.
Head coach Laura Busby lauded the squad’s tenacity, saying the performance against Army revealed a blend of skill and determination that she expects to carry forward.
Creighton, meanwhile, fell 3‑1 to Colorado College on August 12, leaving them at 0‑1 in the young campaign and carrying forward a 7‑8‑4 record from the previous year.
Rivalry Renewed
The Falcons and the Bluejays have met three times in recent memory, with Air Force emerging victorious in the last two encounters, including a 3‑0 shutout in 2018, a statistic that adds a layer of anticipation to the upcoming contest.
Having already generated 20 shots in their first game, the Falcons appear offensively sharp, a trend that could test Creighton’s defensive organization and force the Bluejays to adapt quickly.