MIAMI – The FIU men's soccer program battled to a 1-1 draw with Creighton on Sunday evening at Leyva Family Field at FIU Soccer Stadium.

The Panthers struck first in the 10th minute when Scott Neil buried a shot into the top center of the net for his first goal of the season. The Bluejays would equalize in the second half, and the match ended level at 1-1.

Neil has made a fantastic start to his Panther career. Following a three-assist performance in FIU's 4-1 season-opening win over Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 21, the Kilmarnock, Scotland, native added his first goal in the Blue & Gold on Sunday night.

The match proved to be a physical battle, as both teams combined for three red cards — including two against the Panthers, issued to Tibo Gobet and Owen Travis in the second half. Creighton capitalized shortly after, netting the equalizer in the 62nd minute with a right-footed strike.

FIU controlled much of the first half, outshooting Creighton 9-3, but the Bluejays turned the tide after the break, finishing with an 11-10 edge in total shots. Pasquale Capriati paced the Panthers with three attempts, while Neil and Eduardo Mustre each registered two.

In goal, Nigel Van Haveren recorded a season-high three saves — including a pair in the second half — to help the Panthers secure their first draw of the 2025 campaign.

UP NEXT
FIU heads to Raleigh, N.C. to take on No. 14 NC State on Friday, Aug. 29. It will bw streamed live on ACC Network Extra at 6 p.m.
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