Sunday, February 26
Indianapolis, Ind.
12:00 pm
Creighton University
at
Butler
Photo by: A.J. Olnes
Women's Hoops Looks to Claim BIG EAST Title at Butler on Sunday
2/25/2017 2:51:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Indianapolis, Ind. -- Just one win from at least a share of the BIG EAST regular season championship, the Creighton women's basketball team must first get past Butler on Sunday, Feb. 26.
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Bird Seeds
Creighton leads the overall series with Butler, 5-3. The first meeting between the two teams came as members of the BIG EAST in 2013-14.
The Bluejays are 1-2 against the Bulldogs in Indianapolis, winning the last trip 52-42 last season. Creighton has won the last four meetings, including a 67-52.
About Butler
Scouting Butler (5-23, 2-15 BIG EAST)
Keys to the Game w/Butler
During Creighton's first season as a member of the BIG EAST, the Bluejays won their first eight home games in conference play. Looking to complete an undefeated home conference season, the Bulldogs delivered a 67-59 upset win over the Bluejays on the final day of the 2013-14 regular season.
Bluejays Continue to Collect Wins
Coming into Sunday's contest at 21-6 the Bluejays already have equalled the fourth highest victory total in one season under Flanery. His highest victory total came back in 2012-13.
Year   Record
2012-13Â Â Â 25-8
2002-03Â Â Â 24-9
2003-04Â Â Â 24-9
2008-09Â Â Â 22-12
2016-17Â Â Â 21-6
2009-10Â Â Â 21-11
2007-08Â Â Â 21-12
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2/26: - 12:00 pm - Creighton (21-6, 15-2 BIG EAST) at Butler (5-23, 2-15 BIG EAST)
Series History: Creighton leads Butler, 5-3
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Online: BIG EAST Digital Network (BEDN)
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Series History: Creighton leads Butler, 5-3
Stats (Free): http://creighton.statbroadcast.com
Online: BIG EAST Digital Network (BEDN)
http://foxsportsgo.com
Bird Seeds
- Creighton enters the final game of the regular season with a chance to claim at least a share of its first championship since joining the BIG EAST.
- The Bluejays are in the midst of a seven-game win streak, Creighton's longest since the 2012-13 season. That season the Bluejays won their final seven of the regular season as well as the first game in the MVC Tournament (eight consecutive).
- At 21 victories, the Bluejays are four wins from posting the most wins under head coach Jim Flanery. Creighton finished 24-9 during each of Flanery's first two seasons. The last Bluejay squad with 22 wins came during 2008-09.
- Butler has dropped 12 straight, with their last win coming on Jan. 8 against Xavier.
- Both Creighton and Butler still have something to play for on Sunday as the Bluejays can win the BIG EAST outright with a win and a DePaul loss. Currently the No. 10 seed, Butler can move to the ninth slot with a win and a Xavier loss.
- Sunday will be the Bluejays third Pink game in support of cancer awareness. Creighton host Providence (Feb. 11) and played in Xavier's Pink contest on Friday night.
Creighton leads the overall series with Butler, 5-3. The first meeting between the two teams came as members of the BIG EAST in 2013-14.
The Bluejays are 1-2 against the Bulldogs in Indianapolis, winning the last trip 52-42 last season. Creighton has won the last four meetings, including a 67-52.
About Butler
- Located in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Led by Kurt Godslevske, the Bulldogs have a 29-60 during his three seasons.
- Godslevske began his coaching career at Butler.
Scouting Butler (5-23, 2-15 BIG EAST)
- Post player Tori Schickel leads the Bulldogs with 14.4 ppg on the season and 14.9 ppg in BIG EAST play. She also is a force on the glass, averaging 13.1 rpg in conference action, including 19 against Butler.
- Butler plays a limited rotation, using just eight players against Providence on Friday.
- One challenge for the Bulldogs this season has been ball security. Butler has
- committed 506 turnovers this season, just over 18 per game. Â
Keys to the Game w/Butler
- Win the battle in the paint: Schickel will battle with Rollerson down low. If the Bluejays keep this area close, Creighton will neutralize the Bulldogs best scoring option.
- Outside Shooting: Butler shoots just 28.3% from long range in BIG EAST play,
- including 4-of-19 (21.1%) versus Providence on Friday.
- Taking advantage of turnovers: The Bulldogs propensity to give away the ball is an area Creighton must take advantage of.
During Creighton's first season as a member of the BIG EAST, the Bluejays won their first eight home games in conference play. Looking to complete an undefeated home conference season, the Bulldogs delivered a 67-59 upset win over the Bluejays on the final day of the 2013-14 regular season.
Bluejays Continue to Collect Wins
Coming into Sunday's contest at 21-6 the Bluejays already have equalled the fourth highest victory total in one season under Flanery. His highest victory total came back in 2012-13.
Year   Record
2012-13Â Â Â 25-8
2002-03Â Â Â 24-9
2003-04Â Â Â 24-9
2008-09Â Â Â 22-12
2016-17Â Â Â 21-6
2009-10Â Â Â 21-11
2007-08Â Â Â 21-12
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