I thought it might be interesting to create a thread focusing on the Big East’s success in sports other than basketball.

To start it off I’ll highlight some stats about two other sports that Creighton has done well in since the formation of the new Big East:

Women’s Volleyball:

The Big East is definitely top heavy in this one, with Marquette and Creighton finding success but, as far as I know, I don’t think any of the other schools have experienced much.

Since the formation of the new Big East-

Creighton:

• Elite 8: 2016
• Sweet 16: 2015, 2023
• All time tournament record: 14-13

Notes: Creighton has been to the last 12 NCAA volleyball tournaments (they’ve only made 13 total), however has never made the final 4. Maybe this will be their year, they are currently ranked 3 in RPI and 6 in the coaches poll.

Marquette:

• Sweet 16: 2018, 2022
• All time tournament record: 9-12

Notes: Marquette has been to the tournament 9 of the past 10 years, and their first tournament appearance was in 2011. Marquette is currently ranked 23 in RPI and is RV in the coaches poll.

Men’s soccer:

The Big East is a pretty great men’s soccer conference, especially with the addition of Akron. To keep the post short, I’ll just highlight the teams that have made the college cup (final 4) since 2009 (why 2009 and not 2013? Well because teams currently in the Big East had a great couple of years from 2009-2012, so I want to include those years, haha). I’m listing in order of most recent visit.

Creighton: 2022, 2012, 2011
Georgetown: 2021, 2019 (champion), 2012.
Akron: 2018 (runner up), 2017, 2015, 2010 (champion), 2009 (runner up).
Providence: 2014

Notes: Interesting tidbit, current conference mates Creighton and UConn played each in the title game in 2000, with UConn taking home the championship.

(10-14-2024 11:15 AM)pjm.2021 Wrote:  I thought it might be interesting to create a thread focusing on the Big East’s success in sports other than basketball.

To start it off I’ll highlight some stats about two other sports that Creighton has done well in since the formation of the new Big East:

Women’s Volleyball:

The Big East is definitely top heavy in this one, with Marquette and Creighton finding success but, as far as I know, I don’t think any of the other schools have experienced much.

Since the formation of the new Big East-

Creighton:

• Elite 8: 2016
• Sweet 16: 2015, 2023
• All time tournament record: 14-13

Notes: Creighton has been to the last 12 NCAA volleyball tournaments (they’ve only made 13 total), however has never made the final 4. Maybe this will be their year, they are currently ranked 3 in RPI and 6 in the coaches poll.

Marquette:

• Sweet 16: 2018, 2022
• All time tournament record: 9-12

Notes: Marquette has been to the tournament 9 of the past 10 years, and their first tournament appearance was in 2011. Marquette is currently ranked 23 in RPI and is RV in the coaches poll.

Men’s soccer:

The Big East is a pretty great men’s soccer conference, especially with the addition of Akron. To keep the post short, I’ll just highlight the teams that have made the college cup (final 4) since 2009 (why 2009 and not 2013? Well because teams currently in the Big East had a great couple of years from 2009-2012, so I want to include those years, haha). I’m listing in order of most recent visit.

Creighton: 2022, 2012, 2011
Georgetown: 2021, 2019 (champion), 2012.
Akron: 2018 (runner up), 2017, 2015, 2010 (champion), 2009 (runner up).
Providence: 2014

Notes: Interesting tidbit, current conference mates Creighton and UConn played each in the title game in 2000, with UConn taking home the championship.

Pretty sure UConn soccer was number 1 at some point around 10 years ago. Don't follow soccer much but thought they were still pretty good most years and were borderline top 25 this year from what someone had told me

(10-14-2024 12:33 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(10-14-2024 11:15 AM)pjm.2021 Wrote:  I thought it might be interesting to create a thread focusing on the Big East’s success in sports other than basketball.

To start it off I’ll highlight some stats about two other sports that Creighton has done well in since the formation of the new Big East:

Women’s Volleyball:

The Big East is definitely top heavy in this one, with Marquette and Creighton finding success but, as far as I know, I don’t think any of the other schools have experienced much.

Since the formation of the new Big East-

Creighton:

• Elite 8: 2016
• Sweet 16: 2015, 2023
• All time tournament record: 14-13

Notes: Creighton has been to the last 12 NCAA volleyball tournaments (they’ve only made 13 total), however has never made the final 4. Maybe this will be their year, they are currently ranked 3 in RPI and 6 in the coaches poll.

Marquette:

• Sweet 16: 2018, 2022
• All time tournament record: 9-12

Notes: Marquette has been to the tournament 9 of the past 10 years, and their first tournament appearance was in 2011. Marquette is currently ranked 23 in RPI and is RV in the coaches poll.

Men’s soccer:

The Big East is a pretty great men’s soccer conference, especially with the addition of Akron. To keep the post short, I’ll just highlight the teams that have made the college cup (final 4) since 2009 (why 2009 and not 2013? Well because teams currently in the Big East had a great couple of years from 2009-2012, so I want to include those years, haha). I’m listing in order of most recent visit.

Creighton: 2022, 2012, 2011
Georgetown: 2021, 2019 (champion), 2012.
Akron: 2018 (runner up), 2017, 2015, 2010 (champion), 2009 (runner up).
Providence: 2014

Notes: Interesting tidbit, current conference mates Creighton and UConn played each in the title game in 2000, with UConn taking home the championship.

Pretty sure UConn soccer was number 1 at some point around 10 years ago. Don't follow soccer much but thought they were still pretty good most years and were borderline top 25 this year from what someone had told me

Yep, it looks like UConn has still been really good at men's soccer since my arbitrary 2009 cutoff, they just haven't made the college cup since their 2000 championship.

Since 2009, UConn has:

3 Elite 8's (2011, 2012, 2013) and 2 round of 32 finishes (2015, 2018).

Going back to your 2009 starting point, BE has done well in Womens XC
Nova(twice)Georgetown and Providence have won national championships and
Providence was runner up

(10-14-2024 08:57 PM)gosports1 Wrote:  Going back to your 2009 starting point, BE has done well in Womens XC
Nova(twice)Georgetown and Providence have won national championships and
Providence was runner up

Wow, I just looked it up and 4 championships over 5 years by 3 different teams is pretty amazing. Any insight as to what led to that level of dominance?

(10-14-2024 12:44 PM)pjm.2021 Wrote:  

(10-14-2024 12:33 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(10-14-2024 11:15 AM)pjm.2021 Wrote:  I thought it might be interesting to create a thread focusing on the Big East’s success in sports other than basketball.

To start it off I’ll highlight some stats about two other sports that Creighton has done well in since the formation of the new Big East:

Women’s Volleyball:

The Big East is definitely top heavy in this one, with Marquette and Creighton finding success but, as far as I know, I don’t think any of the other schools have experienced much.

Since the formation of the new Big East-

Creighton:

• Elite 8: 2016
• Sweet 16: 2015, 2023
• All time tournament record: 14-13

Notes: Creighton has been to the last 12 NCAA volleyball tournaments (they’ve only made 13 total), however has never made the final 4. Maybe this will be their year, they are currently ranked 3 in RPI and 6 in the coaches poll.

Marquette:

• Sweet 16: 2018, 2022
• All time tournament record: 9-12

Notes: Marquette has been to the tournament 9 of the past 10 years, and their first tournament appearance was in 2011. Marquette is currently ranked 23 in RPI and is RV in the coaches poll.

Men’s soccer:

The Big East is a pretty great men’s soccer conference, especially with the addition of Akron. To keep the post short, I’ll just highlight the teams that have made the college cup (final 4) since 2009 (why 2009 and not 2013? Well because teams currently in the Big East had a great couple of years from 2009-2012, so I want to include those years, haha). I’m listing in order of most recent visit.

Creighton: 2022, 2012, 2011
Georgetown: 2021, 2019 (champion), 2012.
Akron: 2018 (runner up), 2017, 2015, 2010 (champion), 2009 (runner up).
Providence: 2014

Notes: Interesting tidbit, current conference mates Creighton and UConn played each in the title game in 2000, with UConn taking home the championship.

Pretty sure UConn soccer was number 1 at some point around 10 years ago. Don't follow soccer much but thought they were still pretty good most years and were borderline top 25 this year from what someone had told me

Yep, it looks like UConn has still been really good at men's soccer since my arbitrary 2009 cutoff, they just haven't made the college cup since their 2000 championship.

Since 2009, UConn has:

3 Elite 8's (2011, 2012, 2013) and 2 round of 32 finishes (2015, 2018).

Those Elite 8s are the seasons I actually remembered, wasn't sure how far we had made it each year. I went to high school with someone who was all New England in soccer, and walked on for UConn for a couple of those seasons. I knew they were good, because he was all New England but didn't even get a scholarship, lol

The Xavier women's soccer team is 12-1-2 and ranked No. 20.

https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/soccer-wom...er-coaches

(10-15-2024 07:12 AM)pjm.2021 Wrote:  

(10-14-2024 08:57 PM)gosports1 Wrote:  Going back to your 2009 starting point, BE has done well in Womens XC
Nova(twice)Georgetown and Providence have won national championships and
Providence was runner up

Wow, I just looked it up and 4 championships over 5 years by 3 different teams is pretty amazing. Any insight as to what led to that level of dominance?

Nova has had highly successful track and XC programs for decades.PC has had success in XC for awhile , mostly on the mens side but the womens program has taken off

Both Marquette and Creighton swept their first round opponents in the NCAA tournament. Both play again tonight. Marquette vs. Utah and Creighton vs. Ole Miss

(12-06-2024 11:48 AM)pjm.2021 Wrote:  Both Marquette and Creighton swept their first round opponents in the NCAA tournament. Both play again tonight. Marquette vs. Utah and Creighton vs. Ole Miss

I'll start watching some matches very soon. Maybe even tonight. Good luck to the Big East tonight.

(12-06-2024 07:36 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  

(12-06-2024 11:48 AM)pjm.2021 Wrote:  Both Marquette and Creighton swept their first round opponents in the NCAA tournament. Both play again tonight. Marquette vs. Utah and Creighton vs. Ole Miss

I'll start watching some matches very soon. Maybe even tonight. Good luck to the Big East tonight.

Are they on FS1/2?

No, it’s ESPN+ until the final 4, which is on ESPN. Championship is on ABC

Also, Creighton and Marquette both advanced last night! And they are in the same region so they will both be playing in Happy Valley next weekend.

(12-07-2024 07:29 AM)pjm.2021 Wrote:  No, it’s ESPN+ until the final 4, which is on ESPN. Championship is on ABC

Thanks! Don't have ESPN+ anymore but my roommate does. I'll check some games out if I remember.

In regards to your other post, best of luck to Marquette and Creighton! Hoping one of them wins it all

Fine job by the Creighton and Marquette women's volleyball teams.

An underrated Big East team sport: baseball. As a Vanderbilt baseball fan/snob, I previously found BE baseball to be mediocre (at best). But the league is better than I originally thought. Very solid.

(12-07-2024 02:38 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  Fine job by the Creighton and Marquette women's volleyball teams.

An underrated Big East team sport: baseball. As a Vanderbilt baseball fan/snob, I previously found BE baseball to be mediocre (at best). But the league is better than I originally thought. Very solid.

I remember baseball being one of the sports people were talking about "suffering" as a result of leaving the AAC, which was a very good baseball league with UH, ECU, UConm, etc. Happy that hasn't been the case. I don't follow college baseball too closely, so I don't know much about BE baseball. But I know we're still rolling based on last season, so I assumed the league was mediocre, at worst

Creighton beats Texas to advance to the elite 8. If Marquette beats Penn State (playing next) the only two Big East teams in the tournament would meet in the next round. Although beating overall #3 Penn State at home will be a tall task

(12-13-2024 03:20 PM)pjm.2021 Wrote:  Creighton beats Texas to advance to the elite 8. If Marquette beats Penn State (playing next) the only two Big East teams in the tournament would meet in the next round. Although beating overall #3 Penn State at home will be a tall task

Big congrats to Creighton for beating the defending national champs. And good luck to Marquette vs. Penn State (Penn State up 1-0).

(12-07-2024 04:07 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(12-07-2024 02:38 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  Fine job by the Creighton and Marquette women's volleyball teams.

An underrated Big East team sport: baseball. As a Vanderbilt baseball fan/snob, I previously found BE baseball to be mediocre (at best). But the league is better than I originally thought. Very solid.

I remember baseball being one of the sports people were talking about "suffering" as a result of leaving the AAC, which was a very good baseball league with UH, ECU, UConm, etc. Happy that hasn't been the case. I don't follow college baseball too closely, so I don't know much about BE baseball. But I know we're still rolling based on last season, so I assumed the league was mediocre, at worst

Big East baseball is better than I thought a few years ago. As a Vanderbilt baseball fan/snob who follows SEC baseball, I tend to be a bit unreasonable with my assessments of college baseball. But the BE is very solid. UConn remains legit on the diamond.

Thought it was worth posting an update here since it is tournament season for fall sports.

Big East soccer is having a good year (although I’m disappointed that Creighton didn’t make the tournament). Two teams are in the elite 8 (Georgetown and Akron). UConn made the sweet 16 and Seton Hall the round of 32.

Big East volleyball almost had 4 teams in the tournament, which would have been great. But three teams is still pretty decent. Creighton is in the sweet 16 and will be playing Arizona State (2 seed) next week. Marquette is playing for a sweet 16 berth tonight. Marquette, who was unseeded upset Western Kentucky but is now up against 2 seed Louisville. It will certainly be a tough game. Unfortunately Xavier was upset in the first round by Michigan (although upset is a strong word, the volleyball tournament doesn’t assign seed past #8, which Xavier was. So it was like a 8/9 game.