Golden Eagles Open BIG EAST Play With 1-1 Draw at Butler
Christianson's go-ahead goal spoiled by Butler's dramatic late equalizer
INDIANAPOLIS — The Marquette University women’s soccer team (4-1-5, 0-0-1 BIG EAST) played to a 1-1 draw against Butler (5-2-2, 0-0-1 BIG EAST) on Saturday night at Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl, as the Golden Eagles opened conference play on the road.
Neither side found the net in a tightly contested first half, with Marquette holding a 7-4 edge in shots.
The deadlock broke in the 75th minute. Haley Christianson buried a header set up by Kaylie Sheehan and Lilly Coats, scoring her team-leading fourth goal of the season and giving the Golden Eagles a 1-0 lead.
75′ | GOLDEN EAGLES LEAD!#WeAreMarquette | #MarquetteWSOC pic.twitter.com/4UBOygmAsd
— Marquette Women’s Soccer (@MarquetteWSOC) September 27, 2026
Butler answered in the game’s final minute, as they converted a diving header with nine seconds remaining in the match to level the score at 1-1 and secure the point for the Bulldogs.
NOTABLES:
- For the second consecutive season, Marquette and Butler draw in the BIG EAST opener
- Christianson’s go-ahead goal was her fourth of the season, leading the Golden Eagles.
- Sheehan picked up her third assist of the season
- Coats recorded her second assists.
- Marquette finished with a 15-11 advantage in shots, with both teams tied at five shots on goal.
- Mia Hurd made four saves across the full 90 minutes for the Golden Eagles.
- Butler held a 4-0 edge in corner kicks despite the shot disadvantage
UP NEXT:
Marquette continues BIG EAST play on the road Wednesday, September 30 as they take on the Hoyas of Georgetown University. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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