Thursday, December 21
D.J. Sokol Arena
6:00 pm
Creighton University
vs
#13 Florida State
Photo by: Steve Branscombe
Women's Basketball Tries to Unwrap an Early Present Against #13 Florida State on Thursday
12/20/2017 2:08:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Omaha, Neb. --- In the midst of a three-game winning streak, the Creighton women's basketball squad looks to grab an early holiday present with a victory over #13 Florida State on Thursday, Dec. 21.
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Creighton vs. Florida State:
Thursday will be the first meeting between the Seminoles and the Bluejays. The two squads are beginning a home-and-home as Creighton will travel to Tallahassee next season.
About Florida State
After opening the season with 10 straight victories, the Seminoles dropped their first contest on Dec. 17 at Texas 87-72.
Relying primarily on seven players, Florida State's Shakayla Thomas leads the Seminoles with 20.5 points per game. Three others also average double figures in Imani Wright (15.6 ppg), AJ Alix (14.0 ppg) and Nicki Ekhomu (10.6 ppg).
The Seminoles are extremely tough on the boards, entering Thursday's contest with a +13.1 edge per game in rebounds (45.1 to 32 allowed).
Keys Against FSU
Bluejays Flying High in the NCAA
As the end of the non-conference season approaches, Creighton is among the NCAA leaders (Top-30) in seven different categories.
Assist-to-Turnover Ratio - 13th at 1.46
Assists Per Game- 29th at 17.7
Fewest Turnovers - 3rd with 109
Free-Throw Percentage - 5th at 80.4%
Three-Point FG Made Per Game - 14th at 9.9
Three-Point FG Percentage - 29th at 38.4
Turnovers Per Game - 14th at 12.1
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Elger Owning D.J. Sokol Arena
Limited to just three games by a bone chip that broke lose in her right knee during the Bluejays' win over Wichita State on Nov. 10, sophomore Olivia Elger has made the most of her two contests at home with 33 points (16.5 ppg). She is 6-of -11 (54.5%) from long range and 11-of-22 from the field at home.
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12/21: - 6:00 pm
#13 Florida State (10-1) at Creighton (6-3)
Series History: First Meeting
Radio - 1290 AM: Brad Burwell (Play-by-play) and Rob Simms (Analyst)
Stats (Free): http://statb.us/e/193208
Video (Free): http://gocreighton.com/watch
Twitter: @GoCreighton, @CreightonWBB
#13 Florida State (10-1) at Creighton (6-3)
Series History: First Meeting
Radio - 1290 AM: Brad Burwell (Play-by-play) and Rob Simms (Analyst)
Stats (Free): http://statb.us/e/193208
Video (Free): http://gocreighton.com/watch
Twitter: @GoCreighton, @CreightonWBB
Creighton vs. Florida State:
Thursday will be the first meeting between the Seminoles and the Bluejays. The two squads are beginning a home-and-home as Creighton will travel to Tallahassee next season.
About Florida State
- Located in Tallahassee, Florida.
- The Seminoles posted a 28-7 record last season, including an 13-3 mark in the ACC.
- Florida State returned two starters and six letterwinners from last season.
- The Seminoles were picked to finish fourth in the ACC preseason poll.
- Head coach Sue Semrau enters Thursday's contest with a career record of 389-234 in 21 seasons at the helm.
After opening the season with 10 straight victories, the Seminoles dropped their first contest on Dec. 17 at Texas 87-72.
Relying primarily on seven players, Florida State's Shakayla Thomas leads the Seminoles with 20.5 points per game. Three others also average double figures in Imani Wright (15.6 ppg), AJ Alix (14.0 ppg) and Nicki Ekhomu (10.6 ppg).
The Seminoles are extremely tough on the boards, entering Thursday's contest with a +13.1 edge per game in rebounds (45.1 to 32 allowed).
Keys Against FSU
- Limit the Seminoles' extra possessions: Not only is Florida State talented on the glass, they also share the basketball very well with 191 assists. This makes it critical for the Bluejays to grab the rock on missed shots.
- Force turnovers: Florida State has committed 171 turnovers this season (15.5 per game).
- Win the battle beyond the arc: The Seminoles are very good shooters, averaging better than 36% from long range. This needs to be an area the Bluejays can match or win.
Bluejays Flying High in the NCAA
As the end of the non-conference season approaches, Creighton is among the NCAA leaders (Top-30) in seven different categories.
Assist-to-Turnover Ratio - 13th at 1.46
Assists Per Game- 29th at 17.7
Fewest Turnovers - 3rd with 109
Free-Throw Percentage - 5th at 80.4%
Three-Point FG Made Per Game - 14th at 9.9
Three-Point FG Percentage - 29th at 38.4
Turnovers Per Game - 14th at 12.1
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Elger Owning D.J. Sokol Arena
Limited to just three games by a bone chip that broke lose in her right knee during the Bluejays' win over Wichita State on Nov. 10, sophomore Olivia Elger has made the most of her two contests at home with 33 points (16.5 ppg). She is 6-of -11 (54.5%) from long range and 11-of-22 from the field at home.
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