The third-seeded Jays fell to top-seeded Illinois State 1-0 in Sunday’s Missouri Valley Conference championship game.
The loan goal was scored in the 52nd minute by Redbird Jessica Carlson. It was her 11th goal of the season, the league best.
The last four meetings between the Jays and the Redbirds in the MVC tournament have been in the championship matches. Illinois State’s victory marked their second win over Creighton in the championship match.
The Jays had three players named to the MVC All-Tournament Team. Freshman forward Brittney Neumann, sophomore forward/midfielder Beth Fyles and freshman midfielder Laura Nasseri all earned spots on the team.
The Jays ended their season 13-6-2.