Wednesday, November 28
D.J. Sokol Arena
12:00 PM
Creighton University
vs
Drake
Photo by: Mark Kuhlmann
Women's Basketball Faces No. 24 Drake on Wednesday in Noon Tip
11/27/2018 9:53:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Omaha, Neb. -- Home for the first time since the season-opener, the Creighton women's basketball team faces an old rival as No. 24 Drake comes to town on Wednesday, Nov. 28th for a noon tip.
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11/28: - 12:00 pm
#24 Drake (6-1) at Creighton (1-3)
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Scouting Drake (6-1)
The Bulldogs are off to a hot start this season as Drake's lone loss came to No. 1 Notre Dame on Nov. 23. As a result Drake has moved into the rankings, claiming No. 24 this week.
Drake comes to Omaha fresh off an overtime win to close its Thanksgiving tournament versus No. 12 South Carolina, 90-85 in Vancouver, Canada.
Four Bulldogs are averaging double digits this season, led by 17.9 ppg from Sara Rhine, who comes off the bench! Historically Drake plays at a frantic pace, causing turnovers and chaos in the back court.
Scouting Creighton (1-3)
The Bluejays have been bitten time and time again this season by injuries. Creighton has yet to play a game with its projected starting unit (Agnew, Carda, Elger, Faber and Greene). That will likely continue for a few more weeks as Agnew remains sidelined with a short term hand injury. In four contests, the Bluejays have used three different starting lineups.
The Bluejays have turned to Audrey Faber and the senior has answered, posting double figures in all four contests and collecting a double-double against Northern Iowa. Returning to the friendly confines of D.J. Sokol Arena after three straight road games, Faber will need some support for the Bluejays to get on track.
Although the start has been slow, Creighton is shooting better than 40% through four game, including a blistering 51.9% from Faber.
Dworak Equals Mark Set by Faber with Start in Fourth Game
Freshman Chloe Dworak earned her first start as a Bluejay in just her fourth game on Nov. 20th against Northern Iowa. The last Bluejay to move into the starting five in just her fourth contest as a Bluejay was Audrey Faber during the 2015-16 season. The duo are now tied for the earliest start under the direction of Jim Flanery.
Other notable Bluejays to collect an early start in their career include Bailey Norby (2014-18) in her fifth game as a Bluejay, and Sydney Lamberty (2014-18) in her sixth contest. Consider that Carli Tritz (2010-14) waited until her 10th game for a start and Marissa Janning (2012-17) did not start until game her 23rd game.
Elger Collects First Start as Well Against Panthers
While Dworak's first start came early, another Bluejay collected her first career start as junior Olivia Elger moved into the starting lineup against the Panthers on Nov. 20.
Faber Collects Second Career Double-Double
Audrey Faber collected her second career double-double, setting a new career-high with 11 rebounds to go with 10 points in the Bluejays battle with Northern Iowa on Nov. 20.
Flanery vs. Top 25
During his 17 years at the helm for the Bluejays, Jim Flanery is 5-31 against the Top-25 teams. Last season Flanery led the Bluejays to their first win over a team ranked Top-20 with a victory over No. 18 Villanova on Dec. 28.
Creighton's victories over ranked opponents under Flanery are below. Home wins in bold.
Date   Opponent   Score
2/2/08   at #24 Illinois State   W, 75-71
12/5/12   #25 Nebraska   W, 66-57
3/23/13   ^ vs. #22 Syracuse   W, 61-56
2/23/14   #22 St. John's   W, 65-62
12/28/17   #18 Villanova   W, 69-54
^ NCAA Tournament
#24 Drake (6-1) at Creighton (1-3)
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Stats (Free): http://creighton.statbroadcast.com
Twitter: @GoCreighton, @CreightonWBB
Series with Drake: Creighton Trails 39-27
Creighton trails the overall series with the Bulldogs, 39-27. The two teams have split the last 10 games, including a thrilling four-overtime win for the Bluejays last season in Des Moines, Iowa. The former Valley foes have played each season since Creighton left the MVC, with Creighton holding a 3-2 edge in five battles. Creighton is 13-14 against Drake in Omaha. Â
Last 10 Games with Drake:
Date   Opponent   Score
12/31/11   Drake   L, 44-47
3/3/12   at Drake   L, 50-54
3/11/12   % $ vs. Drake   W, 53-38
2/2/13   at Drake   W, 98-71
3/3/13   Drake   W, 67-66
11/8/13   at Drake   L, 55-62
12/14/14   Drake   W, 93-71
11/24/15   at Drake   L, 72-81
11/17/16   Drake   W, 80-77
12/3/17   at Drake   W, 108-100 (4ot)
% = played in St. Charles, Mo.
$ = MVC Tournament game
About Drake
Creighton trails the overall series with the Bulldogs, 39-27. The two teams have split the last 10 games, including a thrilling four-overtime win for the Bluejays last season in Des Moines, Iowa. The former Valley foes have played each season since Creighton left the MVC, with Creighton holding a 3-2 edge in five battles. Creighton is 13-14 against Drake in Omaha. Â
Last 10 Games with Drake:
Date   Opponent   Score
12/31/11   Drake   L, 44-47
3/3/12   at Drake   L, 50-54
3/11/12   % $ vs. Drake   W, 53-38
2/2/13   at Drake   W, 98-71
3/3/13   Drake   W, 67-66
11/8/13   at Drake   L, 55-62
12/14/14   Drake   W, 93-71
11/24/15   at Drake   L, 72-81
11/17/16   Drake   W, 80-77
12/3/17   at Drake   W, 108-100 (4ot)
% = played in St. Charles, Mo.
$ = MVC Tournament game
About Drake
- Located in Des Moines, Iowa.
- The Bulldogs have owned the MVC over the last two seasons, posting consecutive 18-0 conference campaigns.
- Drake returned all five starters and 11 letter winners from last season.
- Head coach Jennie Baranczyk is 131-70 in six seasons at the helm for Drake.
Scouting Drake (6-1)
The Bulldogs are off to a hot start this season as Drake's lone loss came to No. 1 Notre Dame on Nov. 23. As a result Drake has moved into the rankings, claiming No. 24 this week.
Drake comes to Omaha fresh off an overtime win to close its Thanksgiving tournament versus No. 12 South Carolina, 90-85 in Vancouver, Canada.
Four Bulldogs are averaging double digits this season, led by 17.9 ppg from Sara Rhine, who comes off the bench! Historically Drake plays at a frantic pace, causing turnovers and chaos in the back court.
Scouting Creighton (1-3)
The Bluejays have been bitten time and time again this season by injuries. Creighton has yet to play a game with its projected starting unit (Agnew, Carda, Elger, Faber and Greene). That will likely continue for a few more weeks as Agnew remains sidelined with a short term hand injury. In four contests, the Bluejays have used three different starting lineups.
The Bluejays have turned to Audrey Faber and the senior has answered, posting double figures in all four contests and collecting a double-double against Northern Iowa. Returning to the friendly confines of D.J. Sokol Arena after three straight road games, Faber will need some support for the Bluejays to get on track.
Although the start has been slow, Creighton is shooting better than 40% through four game, including a blistering 51.9% from Faber.
Dworak Equals Mark Set by Faber with Start in Fourth Game
Freshman Chloe Dworak earned her first start as a Bluejay in just her fourth game on Nov. 20th against Northern Iowa. The last Bluejay to move into the starting five in just her fourth contest as a Bluejay was Audrey Faber during the 2015-16 season. The duo are now tied for the earliest start under the direction of Jim Flanery.
Other notable Bluejays to collect an early start in their career include Bailey Norby (2014-18) in her fifth game as a Bluejay, and Sydney Lamberty (2014-18) in her sixth contest. Consider that Carli Tritz (2010-14) waited until her 10th game for a start and Marissa Janning (2012-17) did not start until game her 23rd game.
Elger Collects First Start as Well Against Panthers
While Dworak's first start came early, another Bluejay collected her first career start as junior Olivia Elger moved into the starting lineup against the Panthers on Nov. 20.
Faber Collects Second Career Double-Double
Audrey Faber collected her second career double-double, setting a new career-high with 11 rebounds to go with 10 points in the Bluejays battle with Northern Iowa on Nov. 20.
Flanery vs. Top 25
During his 17 years at the helm for the Bluejays, Jim Flanery is 5-31 against the Top-25 teams. Last season Flanery led the Bluejays to their first win over a team ranked Top-20 with a victory over No. 18 Villanova on Dec. 28.
Creighton's victories over ranked opponents under Flanery are below. Home wins in bold.
Date   Opponent   Score
2/2/08   at #24 Illinois State   W, 75-71
12/5/12   #25 Nebraska   W, 66-57
3/23/13   ^ vs. #22 Syracuse   W, 61-56
2/23/14   #22 St. John's   W, 65-62
12/28/17   #18 Villanova   W, 69-54
^ NCAA Tournament
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