Creighton University - Athletics

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College Prowler Take

Creighton knows better than to try to compete with fans for football in the Husker state, so it steers clear of football entirely and focuses on forming and building support for a relatively successful men’s basketball team. Other sports also perform well—the women’s crew team is known for its incredible hours out on the lake in the wee hours of the morning, and cross-country athletes put in lots of time perfecting their strides. But, besides men’s basketball, the only sport that seems to draw a lot of student spectators is soccer. Actually, in many ways, soccer seems to take the role football does at many schools—there are a few barbecues and beer gardens for the games. For intramurals, volleyball and flag football are popular. Most students seem to play on at least one intramural team, but if you’re not athletic, don’t sweat it—there are plenty of other activities to be involved with, or you can sit on the sidelines and cheer for your friends.

A lack of pro teams puts Omaha on the downside athletically, but Creighton soccer and basketball, as well as the wide intramural offerings and large student participation in them, is redeeming. And, while Creighton steers clear of football—the traditional undergraduate fall favorite—soccer provides a stellar substitute and keeps students native to Nebraska from feeling guilty for their Husker support. All in all, it seems that you can have what you want athletically in Omaha and at Creighton—you just might not find as many people joining you in spectatorship as in other places.

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Students Speak Out

CreCM says: Creighton University 2011 Math and Statistics

Men's basketball and soccer are... Men's basketball and soccer are huge! Other than that, the other sports get blown over. The IM program is a ton of fun, but we have to pay for our teams. 12345 Athletics: February 28, 2009 Report

CreNF says: Creighton University 2012 Other

Varsity sports suck. Nobody cares... Varsity sports suck. Nobody cares about soccer, and the basketball team plays in the MVC. When was the last time a team from the MVC went anywhere in the NCAA tournament? Never. 12345 Athletics: February 23, 2009 Report

CreKZ says: Creighton University 2012 Physical Sciences

Basketball and soccer are the main... Basketball and soccer are the main sports at Creighton, but we have many others that you can attend. Intramurals are extremely popular with all students, and it is pretty easy to get a team together. 12345 Athletics: February 17, 2009 Report

CreLP says: Creighton University 2012 Psychology

Everyone enjoys a free soccer,... Everyone enjoys a free soccer, volleyball, or basketball game—the latter of which is held at the Quest Center. Students who are into the varsity sports here are pretty hardcore fans, and if they're not that into them, they'll only go to a game or two. Intramural sports are popular, especially basketball. 12345 Athletics: February 17, 2009 Report

Crejl says: Creighton University 2012 Other

Basketball and soccer are the two... Basketball and soccer are the two biggest sports here. There are too many intramurals to count. 12345 Athletics: February 17, 2009 Report

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