Sunday, February 5
Washington, D.C.
12:00 pm
Creighton University
at
Georgetown
Photo by: A.J. Olnes
Road Trip Continues for WBB as Bluejays Battle Georgetown on Sunday
2/4/2017 3:43:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Washington, D.C. -- Riding back-to-back wins over Marquette and at Villanova, the Creighton women's basketball squad looks to extend its winning streak in a fierce battle with Georgetown on Sunday, Feb.5 at 12:00 pm (CT).
Bird Seeds
Creighton holds a 5-2 edge over Georgetown, including a thrilling overtime win against the Hoyas earlier this season. The Bluejays are 2-1 in Georgetown, dropping a 69-57 decision last season.
About Georgetown
(14-7, 6-5 BIG EAST)
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2/5: - 12:00 pm - Creighton (16-6, 10-2 BIG EAST) at Georgetown (14-7, 6-5 BIG EAST)
Series History: Creighton leads Georgetown, 5-2
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Series History: Creighton leads Georgetown, 5-2
Stats (Free): http://guhoyas.cstv.com/gametracker/launch/?event=1524281&school=gu&sport=wbaskbl&
Online: BIG EAST Digital Network (BEDN)
http://foxsportsgo.com
Bird Seeds
- Creighton rallied for a dramatic win in the first meeting between the two squads, with senior Lauren Works hitting a game-tying three-pointer to force overtime in the closing seconds of regulation.
- The Bluejays hold a 5-2 series edge on the Bulldogs, but dropped both
- meetings with Georgetown last season.
- Sunday's contest could have lasting implications on the NCAA Tournament. Creighton enters the contest 23rd in the WarrenNolan.com RPI live. The Hoyas, meanwhile, are 43rd.
- With Friday's 47-44 win over Villanvoa, the Bluejays moved to 5-2 this season in contests decided by five points or less.
- Georgetown has won its last five games, including two that went to overtime. Friday's win over Providence has a specifically dramatic feel. The Hoyas got a game-tying trey in the closing seconds from Faith Woodard, then earned the victory in the extra session.
- In the first meeting between the Bluejays and Hoyas, Georgetown guard Dionna White was unable to play due to illness.
- Senior Brianna Rollerson delivered a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds in the first meeting this season.
Creighton holds a 5-2 edge over Georgetown, including a thrilling overtime win against the Hoyas earlier this season. The Bluejays are 2-1 in Georgetown, dropping a 69-57 decision last season.
About Georgetown
- Located in Washington, D.C.
- In her third season with the Hoyas, head coach Natasha Adair is 30-48 with the Georgetown.
- Her career record is 69-79 over five seasons as a head coach.
(14-7, 6-5 BIG EAST)
- After opening BIG EAST play 0-4, the Hoyas appear to be putting things together with six victories over their last seven games.
- Georgetown is a long athletic squad, that length has been a troublesome attribute for Creighton.
- Dorothy Adomako, Faith Woodard and Dionna White led the Hoyas with a combined 44.5 ppg this season. As a team Georgetown is averaging 65.7 ppg.
- Rebounding: The Hoyas had 23 offensive rebounds in their win over Providence. The most critical one gave Georgetown a second look to tie the game at the end of regulation.
- Points in the Paint: Creighton was scrappy in the paint in the first meeting, but were outscored 30-20 by the Hoyas. Â
- Stop Ball Penetration: With Dionna White and DaDa Burton the Hoyas have
- multiple option to break down the Creighton defense. The Bluejays must stop the ball and force Georgetown to settle for jump shots.
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