Friday, January 29
D.J. Sokol Arena
7:00 PM
Creighton University
vs
Villanova
Photo by: Steve Branscombe
The Second Half of BIG EAST Play Begins as Women's Basketball Hosts Villanova
1/27/2016 8:49:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Omaha, Neb. - The second half of BIG EAST play begins on Friday as the Creighton women's basketball team hosts Villanova. The last time the two squads battled, Creighton claimed a 65-62 win in Villanova on Jan. 5. That game vaulted Creighton into a four-game winning streak, but the Wildcats also won their ensuing four contests.
1/29: - 7:01 pm: Villanova (13-7, 6-3 BIG EAST) at Creighton (10-11, 4-5 BIG EAST)
TV - Fox Sports 1: http://foxsportsgo.com
Lisa Byington (Play-by-Play)
and LaChina Robinson (Color Analyst)
Stats (Free): http://creighton.statbroadcast.com
Series History: Villanova leads 3-2
Creighton won last meeting 65-62 on January 5, 2016 at Villanova.
Download Full WBB Notes (Villanova-2)
TV - Fox Sports 1: http://foxsportsgo.com
Lisa Byington (Play-by-Play)
and LaChina Robinson (Color Analyst)
Stats (Free): http://creighton.statbroadcast.com
Series History: Villanova leads 3-2
Creighton won last meeting 65-62 on January 5, 2016 at Villanova.
Download Full WBB Notes (Villanova-2)
Series History: Villanova leads 3-2
The Wildcats hold a slim 3-2 series edge on the Bluejays thanks to a season sweep of Creighton in 2014-15. Creighton will be looking to return the favor after taking the meeting at Villanova (65-62) on Jan. 5. Creighton is 1-1 against Nova in D.J. Sokol Arena.
Villanova leads 3-2
Home: 1-1Â Away: 1-2Â Neutral: 0-0
Date   Result   Score/Site
12/28/13Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 65-58 in Omaha
2/1/14Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 54-68 at Villanova
1/9/15Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 61-65 in Omaha
3/1/15Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 63-61 at Villanova
1/5/16Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 83-64 at Villanova
Scouting Villanova (13-7, 6-3 BIG EAST)
Season after season the Villanova are a team that remains constant, the Wildcats are a disciplined team that uses the slows the game down and forces the opposition to execute effeciently. Villanova takes care of the basketball better than any team in the country, 7.8 turnovers per game.
Villanova is led by senior Caroline Coyer (14.8 ppg), who played for Team USA this summer. Coyer not only leads the Wildcats in scoring, she runs the offense with a team-high 103 assists.
Since the first meeting with Creighton Alex Louin has come alive, averaging 11.4 ppg in BIG EAST play.
Keys to the Game w/Villanova
The Wildcats hold a slim 3-2 series edge on the Bluejays thanks to a season sweep of Creighton in 2014-15. Creighton will be looking to return the favor after taking the meeting at Villanova (65-62) on Jan. 5. Creighton is 1-1 against Nova in D.J. Sokol Arena.
Villanova leads 3-2
Home: 1-1Â Away: 1-2Â Neutral: 0-0
Date   Result   Score/Site
12/28/13Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 65-58 in Omaha
2/1/14Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 54-68 at Villanova
1/9/15Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 61-65 in Omaha
3/1/15Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 63-61 at Villanova
1/5/16Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 83-64 at Villanova
Scouting Villanova (13-7, 6-3 BIG EAST)
Season after season the Villanova are a team that remains constant, the Wildcats are a disciplined team that uses the slows the game down and forces the opposition to execute effeciently. Villanova takes care of the basketball better than any team in the country, 7.8 turnovers per game.
Villanova is led by senior Caroline Coyer (14.8 ppg), who played for Team USA this summer. Coyer not only leads the Wildcats in scoring, she runs the offense with a team-high 103 assists.
Since the first meeting with Creighton Alex Louin has come alive, averaging 11.4 ppg in BIG EAST play.
Keys to the Game w/Villanova
- Offensive execution: The lower volume of possessions against the Wildcats puts a premium on executing. In the first matchup the Bluejays shot 50% in the second half, including 66.7% from long range.
- Getting Out Early: Villanova's ability to bleed the clock and execute on both ends makes it imperative to get a lead on the Wildcats. Creighton held a 16-11 lead after one quarter and outscored Villanova 25-15 in the third quarter.
- Protecting the ball: Creighton is one of just teams to committ less turnovers than Villanova in a game this season. Against the Wildcats ball security is critical as is preventing easy baskets.
Turning Point
The last time Creighton and Villanova faced off it sparked a four-game win streak for each team. Friday's battle with Villanova marks the beginning of the second half of BIG EAST play. Both the Bluejays and the Wildcats have plenty at stake.
Playing its first game with the finality of knowing that Janning will not return this season, Creighton needs to get back on track.
Villanova, meanwhile, is within shouting distance of an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament with an RPI of 57. The Wildcats need every victory along the way to improve their chances.
Janning Sidelined for Remainder of 2015-16 Season
Creighton women's basketball head coach Jim Flanery announced that senior Marissa Janning will not be able to return from the broken left fibula she suffered early this season. Janning will pursue a medical hardship waiver, with hopes to return to the floor for the Bluejays next season.
Janning went down in the closing moments of regulation during Creighton's victory over Eastern Washington on Nov. 28. She has steadily attempted to get back onto the court, but her recovery has taken significantly longer than expected and both Janning as well as Flanery felt it was better to make this decision public.
"Marissa has been trying very diligently to work her way back to the court," said Flanery. "The pain she has been feeling has limited her more than we anticipated. She is far from getting through a practice and we no longer feel she can return this season."
"This has been a very difficult process in a lot of ways," said Janning. "I was hoping to get back on the floor with my teammates this season, but I'm so far from 100% it just isn't possible."
The last time Creighton and Villanova faced off it sparked a four-game win streak for each team. Friday's battle with Villanova marks the beginning of the second half of BIG EAST play. Both the Bluejays and the Wildcats have plenty at stake.
Playing its first game with the finality of knowing that Janning will not return this season, Creighton needs to get back on track.
Villanova, meanwhile, is within shouting distance of an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament with an RPI of 57. The Wildcats need every victory along the way to improve their chances.
Janning Sidelined for Remainder of 2015-16 Season
Creighton women's basketball head coach Jim Flanery announced that senior Marissa Janning will not be able to return from the broken left fibula she suffered early this season. Janning will pursue a medical hardship waiver, with hopes to return to the floor for the Bluejays next season.
Janning went down in the closing moments of regulation during Creighton's victory over Eastern Washington on Nov. 28. She has steadily attempted to get back onto the court, but her recovery has taken significantly longer than expected and both Janning as well as Flanery felt it was better to make this decision public.
"Marissa has been trying very diligently to work her way back to the court," said Flanery. "The pain she has been feeling has limited her more than we anticipated. She is far from getting through a practice and we no longer feel she can return this season."
"This has been a very difficult process in a lot of ways," said Janning. "I was hoping to get back on the floor with my teammates this season, but I'm so far from 100% it just isn't possible."
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