Friday, February 16
D.J. Sokol Arena
7:00 pm
Creighton University
vs
Xavier
Photo by: Corey Solotorovsky
Women's Basketball Faces Xavier in Annual Pink Game on Friday
2/14/2018 10:04:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Omaha, Neb. -- Playing in the eighth Pink Game at D.J. Sokol Arena, the Creighton women's basketball team hosts Xavier on Friday, Feb. 16 at 7:00 pm. The Bluejays enter Friday's contest with an unblemished 7-0 mark in the previous Pink contests.
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Creighton vs. Xavier History
Creighton owns a 7-2 edge over Xavier since the two teams joined the BIG EAST prior to the 2013-14 season. The Bluejays have taken all four meetings in Omaha, taking a 63-52 decision last season. Creighton has won the last three with Musketeers, including an overtime win earlier this season.
Xavier
Creighton leads 7-2
Home: 4-0 Away: 3-2 Neutral: 0-0
Date   Result   Score/Site
1/15/14Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 79-50 in Omaha
2/18/14Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 70-61 at Xavier
1/2/15Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 65-66 at Xavier
1/30/15Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 74-65 in Omaha
1/8/16Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 74-47 in Omaha
2/7/16Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 55-57 at Xavier
12/30/16Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 63-52 in Omaha
2/24/17Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 67-57 at Xavier
1/22/18Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 71-64 (ot) at Xavier
Scouting Xavier (9-17, 2-13 BE)
The Musketeers are currently on a seven game losing streak, the first being a 64-71 overtime loss to the Bluejays in Cincinnati. Despite its 9-17 record, the Musketeers have been in eight contests in which the score was decided by five points or less, going 3-5 in these contests.
Offensively the Musketeers offense is led by Jada Byrd (9.7 ppg). Imani Partlow contributes an average of 9.4 ppg, as well as leading the team in rebounds per game with 5.8. Â
The Musketeers have the ability to go deep into their bench. 11 players average over 10 minutes per game, nine of them averaging at least four points per game.
Keys Against Xavier
Friday's contest is the Bluejays annual Pink game to support Breast Cancer awareness. Creighton first Pink game was during the 2010-11 season, the Bluejays are 7-0 in the contests and have won by an average of 18.1 ppg.
2010-11: Â Â Â vs. Illinois State (2-19-11)Â Â Â W, 71-44
2011-12:Â Â Â vs. Illinois State (2-17-12)Â Â Â W, 68-59
2012-13:Â Â Â vs. Wichita State (2-16-13)Â Â Â W, 56-46
2013-14:Â Â Â vs. Providence (2-15-14)Â Â Â W, 85-64
2014-15:Â Â Â vs. Providence (2-15-15)Â Â Â W, 84-57
2015-16:Â Â Â vs. Marquette (2-19-16)Â Â Â W, 83-81
2016-17:Â Â Â vs. Providence (2-11-17)Â Â Â W, 88-57
2017-18:Â Â Â vs. Xavier (2-16-18)
Getting Your Money's Worth
Creighton's six overtime games in a season ties the NCAA record. The Bluejays join two other programs, the 1999-2000 Wisconsin team and the 2016-2017 Navy team.
Wisconsin's six sessions and Navy's eight sessions fall short of Creighton, who has played in 11 sessions of overtime. The Bluejays' 11
overtime periods is believed to be an NCAA record for a single season, but verification is pending.
Bluejays Have Enjoyed Overtime
During its last 10 games needing additional time, Creighton is 9-1. Under head coach Jim Flanery, Creighton is 25-12.
Last 10 Overtime Games
Date   Opponent   Result   Score
12-22-14   Kansas   W   84-81
11-28-15   vs. E. Washington   W   66-60
1-8-17Â Â Â Georgetown *Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 70-68
1-22-17Â Â Â at Seton Hall *Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 70-60
11-21-17   Northern Iowa   W (2)   89-78
12-3-17   at Drake    W (4)   108-100
1-5-18   at St. John's   L   65-72
1-22-18   at Xavier   W   71-64
1-28-18   Seton Hall   W   81-64
2-10-18   at Providence   W (2)   87-84
@ = in Salt Lake City, Utah
* = Conference game
^ = Conference tournament
Bold = Home game
Agnew Stock Piling Double-Doubles
Sophomore Jaylyn Agnew's 33 points, 11 rebound performance at Providence marked her third double-double in four games. Agnew saw her streak of consecutive double-doubles broken in the Bluejays' win at Marquette on Feb. 4.
The last Creighton player with consecutive double-doubles prior to Agnew was Brianna Rollerson during the 2016-17 season.
The last time the Bluejays recorded three straight double-doubles was Sarah Nelson during the 2013-14 season from Jan. 28 to Feb. 5.
The last time a Bluejay scored at least 30 points while posting a double-double was Christy Neneman on Dec. 8, 2002 in a win over Iowa.
For Those Who Like to Beat Traffic
Through 24 games this season, the Bluejays are 15-0 when leading after three quarters and 0-9 when trailing. This holds true despite playing six overtime games. Â
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2/16: - 7:00 pm
Xavier (9-17, 2-13 BIG EAST) at
Creighton (14-9, 8-5 BIG EAST)
Video - BEDN (BIG EAST Digital Network):
Jon Schriner (Play-by-Play) & Rob Simms (Analyst)
Stats (Free): http://www.statbroadcast.com/events/statmonitr.php?gid=crei
Series History: Creighton leads series, 7-2
Last Meeting: Creighton 71, Xavier 64 (ot)Â - January 22, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio
Twitter: @GoCreighton, @CreightonWBB
Xavier (9-17, 2-13 BIG EAST) at
Creighton (14-9, 8-5 BIG EAST)
Video - BEDN (BIG EAST Digital Network):
Jon Schriner (Play-by-Play) & Rob Simms (Analyst)
Stats (Free): http://www.statbroadcast.com/events/statmonitr.php?gid=crei
Series History: Creighton leads series, 7-2
Last Meeting: Creighton 71, Xavier 64 (ot)Â - January 22, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio
Twitter: @GoCreighton, @CreightonWBB
Creighton vs. Xavier History
Creighton owns a 7-2 edge over Xavier since the two teams joined the BIG EAST prior to the 2013-14 season. The Bluejays have taken all four meetings in Omaha, taking a 63-52 decision last season. Creighton has won the last three with Musketeers, including an overtime win earlier this season.
Xavier
Creighton leads 7-2
Home: 4-0 Away: 3-2 Neutral: 0-0
Date   Result   Score/Site
1/15/14Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 79-50 in Omaha
2/18/14Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 70-61 at Xavier
1/2/15Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 65-66 at Xavier
1/30/15Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 74-65 in Omaha
1/8/16Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 74-47 in Omaha
2/7/16Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 55-57 at Xavier
12/30/16Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 63-52 in Omaha
2/24/17Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 67-57 at Xavier
1/22/18Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 71-64 (ot) at Xavier
Scouting Xavier (9-17, 2-13 BE)
The Musketeers are currently on a seven game losing streak, the first being a 64-71 overtime loss to the Bluejays in Cincinnati. Despite its 9-17 record, the Musketeers have been in eight contests in which the score was decided by five points or less, going 3-5 in these contests.
Offensively the Musketeers offense is led by Jada Byrd (9.7 ppg). Imani Partlow contributes an average of 9.4 ppg, as well as leading the team in rebounds per game with 5.8. Â
The Musketeers have the ability to go deep into their bench. 11 players average over 10 minutes per game, nine of them averaging at least four points per game.
Keys Against Xavier
- Fundamentally Sound: Despite shooting 60% from the field against DePaul, Xavier fought a -17 rebound differential in their narrow 73-72 defeat. Winning battles down low can help cover blemishes elsewhere.
- Control the Tempo Early: Coming off seven straight losses, Xavier should come out swinging. Not allowing the Musketeers to find a rhythm can give Creighton breathing room.
- Create Pressure: During the losing streak, the Musketeers have conceded 24 more turnovers than their opponents. Winning the turnover battle should help decide who leaves with a win.
Friday's contest is the Bluejays annual Pink game to support Breast Cancer awareness. Creighton first Pink game was during the 2010-11 season, the Bluejays are 7-0 in the contests and have won by an average of 18.1 ppg.
2010-11: Â Â Â vs. Illinois State (2-19-11)Â Â Â W, 71-44
2011-12:Â Â Â vs. Illinois State (2-17-12)Â Â Â W, 68-59
2012-13:Â Â Â vs. Wichita State (2-16-13)Â Â Â W, 56-46
2013-14:Â Â Â vs. Providence (2-15-14)Â Â Â W, 85-64
2014-15:Â Â Â vs. Providence (2-15-15)Â Â Â W, 84-57
2015-16:Â Â Â vs. Marquette (2-19-16)Â Â Â W, 83-81
2016-17:Â Â Â vs. Providence (2-11-17)Â Â Â W, 88-57
2017-18:Â Â Â vs. Xavier (2-16-18)
Getting Your Money's Worth
Creighton's six overtime games in a season ties the NCAA record. The Bluejays join two other programs, the 1999-2000 Wisconsin team and the 2016-2017 Navy team.
Wisconsin's six sessions and Navy's eight sessions fall short of Creighton, who has played in 11 sessions of overtime. The Bluejays' 11
overtime periods is believed to be an NCAA record for a single season, but verification is pending.
Bluejays Have Enjoyed Overtime
During its last 10 games needing additional time, Creighton is 9-1. Under head coach Jim Flanery, Creighton is 25-12.
Last 10 Overtime Games
Date   Opponent   Result   Score
12-22-14   Kansas   W   84-81
11-28-15   vs. E. Washington   W   66-60
1-8-17Â Â Â Georgetown *Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 70-68
1-22-17Â Â Â at Seton Hall *Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 70-60
11-21-17   Northern Iowa   W (2)   89-78
12-3-17   at Drake    W (4)   108-100
1-5-18   at St. John's   L   65-72
1-22-18   at Xavier   W   71-64
1-28-18   Seton Hall   W   81-64
2-10-18   at Providence   W (2)   87-84
@ = in Salt Lake City, Utah
* = Conference game
^ = Conference tournament
Bold = Home game
Agnew Stock Piling Double-Doubles
Sophomore Jaylyn Agnew's 33 points, 11 rebound performance at Providence marked her third double-double in four games. Agnew saw her streak of consecutive double-doubles broken in the Bluejays' win at Marquette on Feb. 4.
The last Creighton player with consecutive double-doubles prior to Agnew was Brianna Rollerson during the 2016-17 season.
The last time the Bluejays recorded three straight double-doubles was Sarah Nelson during the 2013-14 season from Jan. 28 to Feb. 5.
The last time a Bluejay scored at least 30 points while posting a double-double was Christy Neneman on Dec. 8, 2002 in a win over Iowa.
For Those Who Like to Beat Traffic
Through 24 games this season, the Bluejays are 15-0 when leading after three quarters and 0-9 when trailing. This holds true despite playing six overtime games. Â
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