Sunday, February 14
Providence, R.I.
12:00 PM
Creighton University
12-14 (6-8)
59
at
61
Providence
5-19 (1-13)
1
2
3
4
F
Creighton
16
13
14
16
59
Providence
13
17
20
11
61
Photo by: Steve Branscombe
Bluejay WBB Falls to Providence, 61-59
2/14/2016 11:59:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Providence, R.I. - The Creighton women's basketball team suffered a 61-59 loss to Providence in the Friars' Pink Game on Sunday, Feb. 14.
The loss dropped the Bluejays to 12-14 on the season and 6-8 in BIG EAST play, while Providence moved to 5-19 overall and 1-13 in BIG EAST action.
Down 9-8 midway through the first quarter, Creighton appeared to get things rolling on back-to-back three-pointers from junior MC McGrory and sophomore Myah Mellman to claim a 14-9 edge. Providence responded with four straight before sophomore Jade Owens drained a running jumper in the closing seconds to give the Bluejays a 16-13 advantage heading into the second period. Creighton held onto its small edge through much of the second quarter, pushing the lead to four at 25-21 with 2:23 remaining. The Friars, however, rallied with a 9-4 run to take a one point edge in at the half (30-29).
The third quarter saw the Friars push their lead to nine (50-41) late and eventually take a game-high 56-46 lead with just over seven minutes remaining. Down the stretch the Bluejays chipped away, scoring seven straight to make it a one possession game at 58-55 (36 seconds). After two free throws from Providence's Sarah Beal made it 60-55 the Bluejays scored the next four a steal by Owens gave Creighton the ball with eight seconds left.
Out of timeouts, the Bluejays were unable to convert as Owens brought the ball into the front court and a hurried shot by sophomore Sydney Lamberty missed its mark.
Providence closed the game with one of two from the line to earn the 61-59 win.
McGrory led Creighton with 18 points, while Owens also reached double figures with 11. Providence got 13 points from Beal and 11 from Yoyo Nogic as well as Madde Jolin.
Creighton returns to action on Friday, Feb. 19 as the Bluejays host their own Pink Game for Breast Cancer Awareness against Marquette at 7:00 pm.
The loss dropped the Bluejays to 12-14 on the season and 6-8 in BIG EAST play, while Providence moved to 5-19 overall and 1-13 in BIG EAST action.
Down 9-8 midway through the first quarter, Creighton appeared to get things rolling on back-to-back three-pointers from junior MC McGrory and sophomore Myah Mellman to claim a 14-9 edge. Providence responded with four straight before sophomore Jade Owens drained a running jumper in the closing seconds to give the Bluejays a 16-13 advantage heading into the second period. Creighton held onto its small edge through much of the second quarter, pushing the lead to four at 25-21 with 2:23 remaining. The Friars, however, rallied with a 9-4 run to take a one point edge in at the half (30-29).
The third quarter saw the Friars push their lead to nine (50-41) late and eventually take a game-high 56-46 lead with just over seven minutes remaining. Down the stretch the Bluejays chipped away, scoring seven straight to make it a one possession game at 58-55 (36 seconds). After two free throws from Providence's Sarah Beal made it 60-55 the Bluejays scored the next four a steal by Owens gave Creighton the ball with eight seconds left.
Out of timeouts, the Bluejays were unable to convert as Owens brought the ball into the front court and a hurried shot by sophomore Sydney Lamberty missed its mark.
Providence closed the game with one of two from the line to earn the 61-59 win.
McGrory led Creighton with 18 points, while Owens also reached double figures with 11. Providence got 13 points from Beal and 11 from Yoyo Nogic as well as Madde Jolin.
Creighton returns to action on Friday, Feb. 19 as the Bluejays host their own Pink Game for Breast Cancer Awareness against Marquette at 7:00 pm.
Team Stats
CU
PC
FG%
.388
.418
3FG%
.294
.333
FT%
.842
.688
RB
35
33
TO
18
14
STL
4
8
Game Leaders
Pts
18
FGM
7
3FGM
1
FTM
3
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
6
FGM
1
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Players Mentioned
G
/ Women's BasketballG
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's BasketballG
/ Women's BasketballCoach Mac Mic'd Up 🎙️
Tuesday, October 28
Annalea Maeder Highlights - 10/27/25
Monday, October 27
Ava Martin Highlights - 10/27/25
Monday, October 27
Creighton Men's Basketball vs. Colorado State Press Conference - 10/25/25
Sunday, October 26
