Thursday, December 28
D.J. Sokol Arena
7:00 pm
Creighton University
vs
#18 Villanova
Photo by: Steve Branscombe
Women's Basketball Looks to Upend #18 Villanova on Thursday
12/26/2017 4:55:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Omaha, Neb. -- Playing the second half of consecutive contests with ranked opponents, the Bluejays battle #18 Villanova on Thursday, Dec. 28. Creighton is 2-2 in BIG EAST openers, defeating Butler last season and Villanova in 2013-14, but lost to Seton Hall and St. John's respectively in 2014-15 and 2015-16.
Download the complete preview (PDF).
Creighton vs. Villanova Series History
Creighton holds a 6-3 edge over Villanova, including five straight wins over the Wildcats. The Bluejays are 3-1 against Villanova at home.
Home: 3-1 Away: 2-2 Neutral: 1-0
Date   Result   Score/Site
12/28/13Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 65-58 in Omaha
2/1/14Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 54-68 at Villanova
1/9/15Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 61-65 in Omaha
3/1/15Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 53-61 at Villanova
1/5/16Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 65-62 at Villanova
1/29/16Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 53-48 in Omaha
3/6/16   W   57-48 in Chicago ª
1/10/17Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 60-46 in Omaha
2/3/17Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 47-44 at Villanova
ª - BIG EAST Tournament game
Scouting #18 Villanova (10-0)
The Wildcats have had a flawless start to the season, highlighted by a 64-55 win over Duke on Nov. 19.
The Wildcats share the basketball and the scoring
load, with three players averaging between 10-14 points per game. Villanova is led by Adrianna Hahn (13.9 ppg), followed by Kelly Jekot (12.5 ppg)
and Alex Louin (10.2 ppg).
Villanova is an extremely disciplined team that continually guides the nation in fewest turnovers per game. This season the Wildcats are averaging just nine per contest.
Keys Against Villanova
Creighton is 19-11 overall in conference openers.
HCAC: 1-2
WAC: 2-0
MVC: 14-7
BE: 2-2
Under Flanery the Bluejays are 10-5 in conference
openers. In the six times those openers have come at home, Flanery and the Bluejays are 3-3.
In home conference opening games (regardless if the game was the first game in conference play), the Bluejays are also 10-5 under Flanery.
Bluejays Equal Long Range Mark Knocking Down 17 Treys Against Seminoles
In Creighton's 92-82 loss to #13 Florida State, the Bluejays tied a program record with 17 three-pointers, but it wasn't enough. The last time Creighton hit 17 treys came in a win over Providence (Feb. 11,2017).
Creighton has knocked down 16 or more three-pointers in six contests, the Bluejays are 5-1 in those games.
Date   Opponent   3FGM
12/21/17   vs. #13 Florida State   17
2/11/17   vs. Providence   17
12/7/16    vs. Nebraska-Omaha   16
1/5/13   at Evansville   16
12/22/12Â Â Â vs. South Florida (in Cancun)Â Â Â 16
11/27/09   at UC Davis   16
Elger Enjoying Her Time at Home
Limited to just four 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 three contests at home with 53 points (17.7 ppg). She is 18-of-36 (50.0%) from field and 11-of-19 (57.9%) from long range at home.
Dropping 50
For the sixth consecutive season the Bluejays scored at least 50 points in a half, putting up 51in the first half against #13 Florida State on Dec. 21.
It was the 20th time Flanery's teams have posted 50 in a half. Creighton is 18-2 when scoring 50 or more in a half under Flanery. Â
Â
Download the complete preview (PDF).
12/28: - 7:00 pm
#18 Villanova (10-0) at Creighton (6-4)
Series History: Creighton leads series 6-3
Video - BEDN (BIG EAST DIGITAL NETWORK):
Jon Schriner (Play-by-Play) and Jake Ryan (Analyst)
Stats (Free): http://statb.us/e/193209
Twitter: @GoCreighton, @CreightonWBB
#18 Villanova (10-0) at Creighton (6-4)
Series History: Creighton leads series 6-3
Video - BEDN (BIG EAST DIGITAL NETWORK):
Jon Schriner (Play-by-Play) and Jake Ryan (Analyst)
Stats (Free): http://statb.us/e/193209
Twitter: @GoCreighton, @CreightonWBB
Creighton vs. Villanova Series History
Creighton holds a 6-3 edge over Villanova, including five straight wins over the Wildcats. The Bluejays are 3-1 against Villanova at home.
Home: 3-1 Away: 2-2 Neutral: 1-0
Date   Result   Score/Site
12/28/13Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 65-58 in Omaha
2/1/14Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 54-68 at Villanova
1/9/15Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 61-65 in Omaha
3/1/15Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 53-61 at Villanova
1/5/16Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 65-62 at Villanova
1/29/16Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 53-48 in Omaha
3/6/16   W   57-48 in Chicago ª
1/10/17Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 60-46 in Omaha
2/3/17Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 47-44 at Villanova
ª - BIG EAST Tournament game
Scouting #18 Villanova (10-0)
The Wildcats have had a flawless start to the season, highlighted by a 64-55 win over Duke on Nov. 19.
The Wildcats share the basketball and the scoring
load, with three players averaging between 10-14 points per game. Villanova is led by Adrianna Hahn (13.9 ppg), followed by Kelly Jekot (12.5 ppg)
and Alex Louin (10.2 ppg).
Villanova is an extremely disciplined team that continually guides the nation in fewest turnovers per game. This season the Wildcats are averaging just nine per contest.
Keys Against Villanova
- Limit the Wildcats' extra possessions: The Wildcats will not give away opportunities, which means to beat them a team has to be just as measured.
- Slow down Hahn: Over the past two seasons the Bluejays have limited Hahn to 31 points in five games, shooting 10-of-37 (27.0%).
Creighton is 19-11 overall in conference openers.
HCAC: 1-2
WAC: 2-0
MVC: 14-7
BE: 2-2
Under Flanery the Bluejays are 10-5 in conference
openers. In the six times those openers have come at home, Flanery and the Bluejays are 3-3.
In home conference opening games (regardless if the game was the first game in conference play), the Bluejays are also 10-5 under Flanery.
Bluejays Equal Long Range Mark Knocking Down 17 Treys Against Seminoles
In Creighton's 92-82 loss to #13 Florida State, the Bluejays tied a program record with 17 three-pointers, but it wasn't enough. The last time Creighton hit 17 treys came in a win over Providence (Feb. 11,2017).
Creighton has knocked down 16 or more three-pointers in six contests, the Bluejays are 5-1 in those games.
Date   Opponent   3FGM
12/21/17   vs. #13 Florida State   17
2/11/17   vs. Providence   17
12/7/16    vs. Nebraska-Omaha   16
1/5/13   at Evansville   16
12/22/12Â Â Â vs. South Florida (in Cancun)Â Â Â 16
11/27/09   at UC Davis   16
Elger Enjoying Her Time at Home
Limited to just four 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 three contests at home with 53 points (17.7 ppg). She is 18-of-36 (50.0%) from field and 11-of-19 (57.9%) from long range at home.
Dropping 50
For the sixth consecutive season the Bluejays scored at least 50 points in a half, putting up 51in the first half against #13 Florida State on Dec. 21.
It was the 20th time Flanery's teams have posted 50 in a half. Creighton is 18-2 when scoring 50 or more in a half under Flanery. Â
Â
Players Mentioned
G
/ Women's BasketballCreighton Men's Basketball Highlights vs Iowa State (Exhibition) - 10.17.25
Saturday, October 18
Creighton Men's Basketball vs. Iowa State. Press Conference - 10/17/25
Saturday, October 18
Creighton Women's Volleyball Highlights vs. St. John's - 10-17-25
Saturday, October 18
Creighton Volleyball Highlights vs St. John's - 10/17/25
Saturday, October 18
