Sunday, January 22
South Orange, N.J.
10:00 am
Creighton University
at
Seton Hall
Photo by: Corey Solotorovsky
Women's Basketball Closes First Half of BIG EAST Play at Seton Hall
1/21/2017 1:30:00 PM | Women's Basketball
South Orange, N.J. -- Boasting a 7-1 mark in BIG EAST play, Creighton best conference start since switching conferences, the Bluejays close out the first half of league play at Seton Hall on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 11 am.
Despite dropping two of three last season, Creighton holds a 4-3 edge over Seton Hall. The Bluejays, however, have claimed the most important battle of the season, defeating the Pirates in the BIG EAST Tournament Semifinals. Creighton is 2-1 in South Orange, posting
victories there in the first two meetings in New Jersey.
About Seton Hall
1/22: - 10:00 am
Creighton (13-5, 7-1 BIG EAST) at Seton Hall (9-10, 2-6 BIG EAST)
Series History: Creighton leads Seton Hall, 4-3
Stats (Free): creighton.statbroadcast.com
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Bird Seeds
Creighton (13-5, 7-1 BIG EAST) at Seton Hall (9-10, 2-6 BIG EAST)
Series History: Creighton leads Seton Hall, 4-3
Stats (Free): creighton.statbroadcast.com
Online: BEDN
http://foxsportsgo.com
- Both the Bluejays and Pirates enter Sunday's matchup following 55-43 wins on Friday night. Creighton took down St. John's, while Seton Hall bested Providence.
- Seton Hall swept the regular-season series last season, yet it was the Bluejays that claimed the most important game between the two squads last year. Creighton bested the Pirates in the BIG EAST Tournament, 77-56, to advance to the championship game.
- The Bluejays are 2-1 all-time in South Orange, with the lone loss coming in the regular-season finale last year.
- Creighton is looking for its second sweep of the St. John's/Seton Hall road trip, the Bluejays collected a sweep during the swing in 2015.
- Friday's victory over St. John's was fueled by the Bluejay defense as Creighton held the Red Storm to a season-low (for Creighton) of 24.1 % from the field.
- At 7-1, Creighton is off to its best start in the four seasons as a member of the BIG EAST.
- Seton Hall broke a six-game losing streak with the victory over Providence on Friday.
- Each squad's leading scorer is an underclassman as Faber leads Creighton 13.6 ppg, while Seton Hall freshman JaQuan Jackson is averaging 16.0 ppg.
Despite dropping two of three last season, Creighton holds a 4-3 edge over Seton Hall. The Bluejays, however, have claimed the most important battle of the season, defeating the Pirates in the BIG EAST Tournament Semifinals. Creighton is 2-1 in South Orange, posting
victories there in the first two meetings in New Jersey.
About Seton Hall
- Located in South Orange, N.J.
- Led by Tony Bozella, the Pirates have posted an 80-39 mark during his four
- seasons at the helm.
- Bozella is in his 25th season as a head coach, posting a combined record of
- 386-357.
- The Pirates have been very good at home this season, collecting eight wins in 11
- contests..
- Freshman JaQuan Jackson has been the top option this season, averaging 16.0 ppg on the season and 14.9 ppg in BIG EAST play.
- Seton Hall creates havoc with its defense, grabbing 201 steals (an average of just under 11 per game). .
- Rebounding: This season both Jade Walker and Brianna Rollerson have come into their own on the inside. To post a victory on Friday, the Bluejays need to win this individual battle.
- Ball Screen Defense: The Pirates rely on ball create offensive looks. Creighton must navigate the screens to deny the open shots.
- Ball Security: Seton Hall's pressure can lead to quick points. Creighton must prevent easy buckets off by taking care of the ball.
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