Wednesday, January 10
D.J. Sokol Arena
7:00 pm
Creighton University
vs
DePaul
Photo by: Steve Branscombe
Women's Basketball Out to Get Back on Track Against DePaul on Wednesday
1/9/2018 3:03:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Omaha, Neb. --- After getting in their first few practices in over a week, due to travel and weather, the Creighton women's basketball team hosts DePaul on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 7:00 pm.
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Creighton vs. DePaul Series History
After taking the first meeting with the Blue Demons as members of the BIG EAST, Creighton has dropped the last seven matchups with DePaul. Both of the Bluejays two victories over DePaul, however, have come in Omaha.
Series with DePaul
DePaul leads 9-2
Home: 2-3 Away: 0-6 Neutral: 0-0
Date   Result   Score/Site
3/8/84Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 56-63 at DePaul
12/15/87Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 84-71 in Omaha
1/15/89Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 65-76 at DePaul
1/4/14Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 86-78 in Omaha
2/9/14Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 66-80 at DePaul
1/23/15Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 71-96 at DePaul
2/20/15Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 76-78 in Omaha
1/22/16Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 63-81 at DePaul
2/21/16Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 52-78 in Omaha
1/4/7Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 65-79 at DePaul
1/27/17Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 56-60 in Omaha
Scouting DePaul (11-5, 3-1 BE)
DePaul is one of the most balanced offenses in the BIG EAST if not in the country. The Blue Demons have six players averaging at least 9.8 ppg, led by Mart'e Grays at 14.1 ppg. Just a tick back is Ashton Millender at 14.0 ppg, while Amarah Coleman (12.4 ppg), Chante Stonewall (11.0 ppg) , Kelly Campbell (11.0 ppg) and Tanita Allen (9.8 ppg) round out the group.
Similar to Marquette, DePaul prefers to push the tempo of the game and play a high possession contest. To that end the Blue Demons are adept at getting in the passing lanes and causing turnovers. DePaul averages 10.4 steals and forces 20.3 turnovers per game.
Keys Against DePaul
Riding a two-game losing streak, the Bluejays have not dropped three consecutive contests since the 2015-16 season (Dec 29, 31, & Jan. 3).
How The Bluejays & Blue Demons Matchup in the BIG EAST
Wednesday's contest should lead toward an offensive battle as DePaul enters as the highest scoring team in the conference, while Creighton ranks third. Conversely the Bluejays is near the bottom (8th) defensively and the Blue Demons are in the cellar (10th).
Impact of D.J. Sokol Arena
In seven games at D.J. Sokol Arena Creighton has been at its best, falling only to #13 Florida State and Marquette.
One key to Creighton's success in Omaha has been the play of Audrey Faber and Olivia Elger. The duo are averaging 22.0 ppg and 12.7 ppg at D.J. Sokol Arena. While the duo average 13.7 ppg and 8.0 ppg on the road.
Conversely Creighton is allowing 71.4 ppg at home, yet give up just 66.0 ppg on the road.
Condensed Schedule Contributed to Creighton Woes
In the midst of a stretch of seven BIG EAST games in 17 days, the Bluejays dropped consecutive contests to St. John's (72-65 in overtime on Jan. 5)
and to Marquette (92-77 on Jan. 7).
In addition to having just 40 hours of recovery and prep time between games, the Bluejays left Carnesecca Arena at approximately 10:00 pm. From there the Jays bused to a hotel in Newark, then flew to Omaha the following morning.
Prior to facing the Red Storm, Creighton battled the snow storm referred to as the "bomb cyclone". The result was a week without real practice.
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1/10: - 7:00 pm
DePaul (11-5, 3-1 BIG EAST) at Creighton (9-6, 3-2 BIG EAST)
Series History: Creighton trails series, 9-2
Video - BEDN (BIG EAST Digital Network):
Donny Baarns (Play-by-Play) and Rob Simms (Analyst)
Stats (Free): http://statb.us/e/193212
Twitter: @GoCreighton, @CreightonWBB
DePaul (11-5, 3-1 BIG EAST) at Creighton (9-6, 3-2 BIG EAST)
Series History: Creighton trails series, 9-2
Video - BEDN (BIG EAST Digital Network):
Donny Baarns (Play-by-Play) and Rob Simms (Analyst)
Stats (Free): http://statb.us/e/193212
Twitter: @GoCreighton, @CreightonWBB
Creighton vs. DePaul Series History
After taking the first meeting with the Blue Demons as members of the BIG EAST, Creighton has dropped the last seven matchups with DePaul. Both of the Bluejays two victories over DePaul, however, have come in Omaha.
Series with DePaul
DePaul leads 9-2
Home: 2-3 Away: 0-6 Neutral: 0-0
Date   Result   Score/Site
3/8/84Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 56-63 at DePaul
12/15/87Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 84-71 in Omaha
1/15/89Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 65-76 at DePaul
1/4/14Â Â Â WÂ Â Â 86-78 in Omaha
2/9/14Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 66-80 at DePaul
1/23/15Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 71-96 at DePaul
2/20/15Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 76-78 in Omaha
1/22/16Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 63-81 at DePaul
2/21/16Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 52-78 in Omaha
1/4/7Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 65-79 at DePaul
1/27/17Â Â Â LÂ Â Â 56-60 in Omaha
Scouting DePaul (11-5, 3-1 BE)
DePaul is one of the most balanced offenses in the BIG EAST if not in the country. The Blue Demons have six players averaging at least 9.8 ppg, led by Mart'e Grays at 14.1 ppg. Just a tick back is Ashton Millender at 14.0 ppg, while Amarah Coleman (12.4 ppg), Chante Stonewall (11.0 ppg) , Kelly Campbell (11.0 ppg) and Tanita Allen (9.8 ppg) round out the group.
Similar to Marquette, DePaul prefers to push the tempo of the game and play a high possession contest. To that end the Blue Demons are adept at getting in the passing lanes and causing turnovers. DePaul averages 10.4 steals and forces 20.3 turnovers per game.
Keys Against DePaul
- Ball Security: Creighton has to limit turnovers in general, but against the Blue Demons that becomes more of a priority.
- Be Shot Ready: The speed and reaction time of DePaul make it imperative to use the glimpses.
- Rebound: The Bluejays have allowed 17 and 18 offensive rebounds to their last two opponents.
Riding a two-game losing streak, the Bluejays have not dropped three consecutive contests since the 2015-16 season (Dec 29, 31, & Jan. 3).
How The Bluejays & Blue Demons Matchup in the BIG EAST
Wednesday's contest should lead toward an offensive battle as DePaul enters as the highest scoring team in the conference, while Creighton ranks third. Conversely the Bluejays is near the bottom (8th) defensively and the Blue Demons are in the cellar (10th).
Impact of D.J. Sokol Arena
In seven games at D.J. Sokol Arena Creighton has been at its best, falling only to #13 Florida State and Marquette.
One key to Creighton's success in Omaha has been the play of Audrey Faber and Olivia Elger. The duo are averaging 22.0 ppg and 12.7 ppg at D.J. Sokol Arena. While the duo average 13.7 ppg and 8.0 ppg on the road.
Conversely Creighton is allowing 71.4 ppg at home, yet give up just 66.0 ppg on the road.
Condensed Schedule Contributed to Creighton Woes
In the midst of a stretch of seven BIG EAST games in 17 days, the Bluejays dropped consecutive contests to St. John's (72-65 in overtime on Jan. 5)
and to Marquette (92-77 on Jan. 7).
In addition to having just 40 hours of recovery and prep time between games, the Bluejays left Carnesecca Arena at approximately 10:00 pm. From there the Jays bused to a hotel in Newark, then flew to Omaha the following morning.
Prior to facing the Red Storm, Creighton battled the snow storm referred to as the "bomb cyclone". The result was a week without real practice.
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