Friday, November 11
Omaha, Neb.
8:00 PM
Creighton University
1-0
89
vs
82
UMKC
0-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMKC | 34 | 48 | 82 |
| Creighton | 55 | 34 | 89 |
Creighton celebrated Veterans Day with a large flag during the national anthem.
Photo by: David Cao
Newcomers Shine As #22 Men's Basketball Tops UMKC in Season-Opener
11/11/2016 11:04:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Creighton never trails in 22nd straight home-opening win
OMAHA, Neb. -- Newcomers Marcus Foster and Justin Patton combined for 31 points to help No. 22 Creighton Men's Basketball to an 89-82 win over visiting UMKC in front of 16,686 fans at CenturyLink Center Omaha on Friday.
Creighton (1-0) never trailed while winning its 22nd straight home-opener, the ninth time in the last 17 seasons it didn't trail in its home opener. Creighton led by as much as 28 (76-48) with 13:45 to play before UMKC rallied to within seven points in the final 30 seconds, but elected not to foul as the clock ran out.
Foster, a transfer from Kansas State, led all players with 19 points in his Bluejay debut. It's the most by a Creighton player in their debut since 2007-08, when P'Allen Stinnett had 23 vs. DePaul in his first game. A redshirt freshman center, Patton had 12 points and eight rebounds in a starting role. He thrilled his hometown crowd with three dunks in the first half, including consecutive alley-oops in the first four minutes to help CU to an early 12-2 lead.
Maurice Watson Jr. opened his senior season with 17 points and nine assists, tying a career-best by making 3-of-3 three-pointers. He also led CU with two steals.
Also in double-figures were Khyri Thomas (16) and Zach Hanson, who scored 11 points in 11 minutes off the bench.
Creighton shot 50.8 percent from the field and 10-of-25 from three-point range, while also sinking 19-of-28 at the line. The Bluejays finished with 19 assists but also had 17 turnovers, including 10 after intermission.
UMKC was led by Martez Harrison, who scored 15-of-17 points in the second half and also added five steals. Three other Kangaroos added 10 points, including Darnell Tillman, Dashawn King and Duane Clark.
The Kangaroos shot 43.5 percent for the contest, including 47.4 percent from downtown, and shot 86.7 percent at the line.
Creighton led 55-34 at the half.
Creighton returns to action on Tuesday with a game vs. No. 9 Wisconsin that will air on FS1. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:45 p.m.
NOTES: Creighton has made at least one three-pointer in 749 straight games ... Creighton has won 120 straight home games when scoring 78 points or more and 94 straight against teams that enter the contest with a .500 record or worse ... Creighton has won 22 straight home games on Friday, a streak that dates to 1975 ... Creighton has won 35 straight home games against winless teams ... Creighton improved to 52-0 all-time in home games that take place on or before November 26th ... Creighton improved to 88-11 all-time in home openers ... Greg McDermott has won 15 straight season-openers ... Creighton has not trailed in 62 of its 223 all-time home games at CenturyLink Center Omaha (27.8 percent).
Creighton (1-0) never trailed while winning its 22nd straight home-opener, the ninth time in the last 17 seasons it didn't trail in its home opener. Creighton led by as much as 28 (76-48) with 13:45 to play before UMKC rallied to within seven points in the final 30 seconds, but elected not to foul as the clock ran out.
Foster, a transfer from Kansas State, led all players with 19 points in his Bluejay debut. It's the most by a Creighton player in their debut since 2007-08, when P'Allen Stinnett had 23 vs. DePaul in his first game. A redshirt freshman center, Patton had 12 points and eight rebounds in a starting role. He thrilled his hometown crowd with three dunks in the first half, including consecutive alley-oops in the first four minutes to help CU to an early 12-2 lead.
Maurice Watson Jr. opened his senior season with 17 points and nine assists, tying a career-best by making 3-of-3 three-pointers. He also led CU with two steals.
Also in double-figures were Khyri Thomas (16) and Zach Hanson, who scored 11 points in 11 minutes off the bench.
Creighton shot 50.8 percent from the field and 10-of-25 from three-point range, while also sinking 19-of-28 at the line. The Bluejays finished with 19 assists but also had 17 turnovers, including 10 after intermission.
UMKC was led by Martez Harrison, who scored 15-of-17 points in the second half and also added five steals. Three other Kangaroos added 10 points, including Darnell Tillman, Dashawn King and Duane Clark.
The Kangaroos shot 43.5 percent for the contest, including 47.4 percent from downtown, and shot 86.7 percent at the line.
Creighton led 55-34 at the half.
Creighton returns to action on Tuesday with a game vs. No. 9 Wisconsin that will air on FS1. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:45 p.m.
NOTES: Creighton has made at least one three-pointer in 749 straight games ... Creighton has won 120 straight home games when scoring 78 points or more and 94 straight against teams that enter the contest with a .500 record or worse ... Creighton has won 22 straight home games on Friday, a streak that dates to 1975 ... Creighton has won 35 straight home games against winless teams ... Creighton improved to 52-0 all-time in home games that take place on or before November 26th ... Creighton improved to 88-11 all-time in home openers ... Greg McDermott has won 15 straight season-openers ... Creighton has not trailed in 62 of its 223 all-time home games at CenturyLink Center Omaha (27.8 percent).
Team Stats
UMKC
CU
FG%
.435
.508
3FG%
.474
.400
FT%
.867
.679
RB
35
37
TO
13
17
STL
11
4
Game Leaders
Pts
19
FGM
7
3FGM
4
FTM
1
Pts
17
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
4
Pts
16
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
4
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