Sunday, December 3
Des Moines, Iowa
2:00 pm
Creighton University
at
Drake
Photo by: Steve Branscombe
Creighton Women's Hoops Looks to Rebound Against Drake
12/1/2017 5:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Omaha, Neb. -- Coming off back-to-back losses for the first time since the opening games of the 2016-17 season, the Creighton women's basketball team looks to get back on track at Drake on Sunday, Dec. 3.
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Bluejay Bird Seeds
Creighton vs. Drake:
Drake and Creighton first met in 1977 and have played 66 times overall. Drake holds the all-time series edge, 39-26. The Bulldogs advantage is significant in Des Moines at 22-9. Last season, the Bluejays claimed an 80-77 victory in Omaha on Nov. 17.
Last ten games vs. Drake:
Date   Result   Score/Site
3/5/11Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 54-65 at Drake
12/31/11Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 44-47 in Omaha
3/3/12Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 50-54 at Drake
3/11/12Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 53-38 in St. Charles $
2/2/13Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 98-71 at Drake
3/3/13Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 67-66 in Omaha
11/8/13Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 55-62 at Drake
12/14/14Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 93-71 in Omaha
11/24/15Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 71-82 at Drake
11/17/16Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 80-77 in Omaha
$ - MVC Tournament game
About Drake
Scouting Drake (4-3)
After dropping three of five to open the season, the Bulldogs have posted consecutive victories to move over .500.
Under head coach Jennie Baranczyk, the Bulldogs like to push the ball and play a zone defense.
Offensively Sara Rhine has been a driving force inside, leading the Bulldogs with 17.1 ppg. Two other Bulldogs are averaging double-figure as Becca Hittner enters at 13.6 ppg and Sammie Bachrodt is right at 12.0 ppg.
Keys to the Game w/Drake
Thanksgiving in Las Vegas
Washington 67, Creighton 64
#5 UCLA 72, Creighton 63
Creighton's experience in the South Point Tournament was certainly disappointing as the Bluejays dropped a close game with Washington in the Tournament opener, then were battled the fifth-ranked Bruins tough and nail through halftime. UCLA, however, pulled away in the third quarter, sending the Bluejays home with back-to-back losses for the first time since the opening two games of the 2016-17 season.
Multiple Concussions Force Rischard To Step Aside
Unable to travel to Las Vegas as she continued to battle concussion symptoms, Creighton senior Aimee Rischard made a tough decision over the Thanksgiving holiday to end her collegiate basketball career. Â
A two-year walk-on for the Bluejays, Rischard earned a scholarship following the 2016-17 season. During her two years at Creighton, Aimee has played in 27 games, collecting 19 points in 91 minutes.
A Return Home for Sayavongchanh
Current Bluejay assistant coach Linda Sayavongchanh returns to the area she shined as a player at Drake from 2002-06. Sayavongchanh was also on the Bulldog bench in 2006-07 and again from 2009-12.
During her playing days at Drake, Sayavongchanh capped her Bulldog career with 1,129 points. AÂ three-time All-MVC selection, Sayavongchanh was named to the MVC All-Defensive Team three times, she ranks second in career steals with 266 and ranks ninth with 379 career assists.
Rembao Claims BIG EAST Freshman of the Week, Faber Earns Honor Roll
Bluejay freshman Tatum Rembao's stellar play against three NCAA Tournament squads last season (Northern Iowa, Washington and UCLA) brought the Colorado native the BIG EAST Freshman of the Week honor on Monday, Nov. 27th. Rembao averaged 10.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and .423 shooting as the Bluejays bested Northern Iowa in double overtime on Tuesday and pushed Sweet 16 teams Washington and UCLA in the South Point Thanksgiving Tournament in Las Vegas.
Junior Audrey Faber also nabbed some recognition as the Iowa native collected a spot on the BIG EAST Honor Roll. Faber averaged 20.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and .435 shooting, including a .471 clip from deep. The junior's week included a 29-point, eight-rebound, four-assists showing in a double-overtime win over Northern Iowa.
Bluejays Look for Sweep of Former Valley Foes
Since moving from the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) to the BIG EAST prior to the 2013-14 season, the Bluejays have faced off with former MVC rivals 10 times entering the 2017-18 season. During that stretch Creighton went 5-5. With a victory over Northern Iowa and Wichita State (Although Wichita State jumped from the Valley to the AAC prior to this season, they remain a former MVC foe), Creighton can sweep their trio of former rivals for the first time since leaving the MVC.
2013-14: Â Â Â 0-1 (lost at Drake)
2014-15:Â Â Â Â Â Â 2-1 (lost at WSU)
2015-16:Â Â Â Â Â Â 2-1 (lost at Drake)
2016-17:Â Â Â Â Â Â 1-2 (lost at UNI & WSU)
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12/3: - 2:00 pm - Creighton (3-3) at Drake (4-3)
Series History: Creighton trails series, 38-26
Radio - 1290 AM: Glen Sisk (Play-by-Play)
Stats (Free): http://www.sidearmstats.com/drake/wbball
Video (ESPN3): http://www.espn.com/watch/_/id/3232489/creighton-vs-drake-w-basketball
Twitter: @GoCreighton, @CreightonWBB
Series History: Creighton trails series, 38-26
Radio - 1290 AM: Glen Sisk (Play-by-Play)
Stats (Free): http://www.sidearmstats.com/drake/wbball
Video (ESPN3): http://www.espn.com/watch/_/id/3232489/creighton-vs-drake-w-basketball
Twitter: @GoCreighton, @CreightonWBB
Bluejay Bird Seeds
- The Bluejays have won five of the last seven meetings with Drake, but Creighton has not won at Drake since 2013.
- Riding a two-game losing streak, the Bluejays did not drop three straight last season. The last time the Bluejays fell in three consecutive contests was in the 2015-16 season (Dec 29, 31, & Jan. 3)
- Both Creighton and Drake reached the NCAA Tournament last season.
- Each squad also cracked the AP Top-25 last season.
Creighton vs. Drake:
Drake and Creighton first met in 1977 and have played 66 times overall. Drake holds the all-time series edge, 39-26. The Bulldogs advantage is significant in Des Moines at 22-9. Last season, the Bluejays claimed an 80-77 victory in Omaha on Nov. 17.
Last ten games vs. Drake:
Date   Result   Score/Site
3/5/11Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 54-65 at Drake
12/31/11Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 44-47 in Omaha
3/3/12Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 50-54 at Drake
3/11/12Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 53-38 in St. Charles $
2/2/13Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 98-71 at Drake
3/3/13Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 67-66 in Omaha
11/8/13Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 55-62 at Drake
12/14/14Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 93-71 in Omaha
11/24/15Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 71-82 at Drake
11/17/16Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 80-77 in Omaha
$ - MVC Tournament game
About Drake
- Located in Des Moines, Iowa.
- The Bulldogs fell to Kansas State in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament last season.
- Drake returned three starters and nine letterwinners from last season.
- The Bulldogs were picked to repeat as the MVC champion.
Scouting Drake (4-3)
After dropping three of five to open the season, the Bulldogs have posted consecutive victories to move over .500.
Under head coach Jennie Baranczyk, the Bulldogs like to push the ball and play a zone defense.
Offensively Sara Rhine has been a driving force inside, leading the Bulldogs with 17.1 ppg. Two other Bulldogs are averaging double-figure as Becca Hittner enters at 13.6 ppg and Sammie Bachrodt is right at 12.0 ppg.
Keys to the Game w/Drake
- Handling the pressure: Against Washington the Bluejays committed 15 turnovers. The Bulldogs will force turnovers, but Creighton must limit unforced mistakes.
- Slowing Rhine on the interior: The Bluejays must force Rhine to take tough shots. She enters the game shooting 62.0% from the field.
- Connect from Long Range: Creighton must find its range from downtown to take advantage of the Bulldogs zone defense.
Thanksgiving in Las Vegas
Washington 67, Creighton 64
#5 UCLA 72, Creighton 63
Creighton's experience in the South Point Tournament was certainly disappointing as the Bluejays dropped a close game with Washington in the Tournament opener, then were battled the fifth-ranked Bruins tough and nail through halftime. UCLA, however, pulled away in the third quarter, sending the Bluejays home with back-to-back losses for the first time since the opening two games of the 2016-17 season.
Multiple Concussions Force Rischard To Step Aside
Unable to travel to Las Vegas as she continued to battle concussion symptoms, Creighton senior Aimee Rischard made a tough decision over the Thanksgiving holiday to end her collegiate basketball career. Â
A two-year walk-on for the Bluejays, Rischard earned a scholarship following the 2016-17 season. During her two years at Creighton, Aimee has played in 27 games, collecting 19 points in 91 minutes.
A Return Home for Sayavongchanh
Current Bluejay assistant coach Linda Sayavongchanh returns to the area she shined as a player at Drake from 2002-06. Sayavongchanh was also on the Bulldog bench in 2006-07 and again from 2009-12.
During her playing days at Drake, Sayavongchanh capped her Bulldog career with 1,129 points. AÂ three-time All-MVC selection, Sayavongchanh was named to the MVC All-Defensive Team three times, she ranks second in career steals with 266 and ranks ninth with 379 career assists.
Rembao Claims BIG EAST Freshman of the Week, Faber Earns Honor Roll
Bluejay freshman Tatum Rembao's stellar play against three NCAA Tournament squads last season (Northern Iowa, Washington and UCLA) brought the Colorado native the BIG EAST Freshman of the Week honor on Monday, Nov. 27th. Rembao averaged 10.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and .423 shooting as the Bluejays bested Northern Iowa in double overtime on Tuesday and pushed Sweet 16 teams Washington and UCLA in the South Point Thanksgiving Tournament in Las Vegas.
Junior Audrey Faber also nabbed some recognition as the Iowa native collected a spot on the BIG EAST Honor Roll. Faber averaged 20.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and .435 shooting, including a .471 clip from deep. The junior's week included a 29-point, eight-rebound, four-assists showing in a double-overtime win over Northern Iowa.
Bluejays Look for Sweep of Former Valley Foes
Since moving from the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) to the BIG EAST prior to the 2013-14 season, the Bluejays have faced off with former MVC rivals 10 times entering the 2017-18 season. During that stretch Creighton went 5-5. With a victory over Northern Iowa and Wichita State (Although Wichita State jumped from the Valley to the AAC prior to this season, they remain a former MVC foe), Creighton can sweep their trio of former rivals for the first time since leaving the MVC.
2013-14: Â Â Â 0-1 (lost at Drake)
2014-15:Â Â Â Â Â Â 2-1 (lost at WSU)
2015-16:Â Â Â Â Â Â 2-1 (lost at Drake)
2016-17:Â Â Â Â Â Â 1-2 (lost at UNI & WSU)
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