Tuesday, December 31
Villanova, Pa.
12:00 PM
Creighton University
at
Villanova
Photo by: Steve Branscombe
Women's Basketball Continues Road Trip at Villanova on Tuesday
12/30/2019 3:46:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Villanova, Pa. -- Coming off a conference opening road win at Georgetown on Sunday, the Creighton women's basketball team continues its
two-game road trip at Villanova on Tuesday. The Bluejays hold a slim lead in the overall series with the Wildcats, 7-6, but are 2-4 at Villanova.
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two-game road trip at Villanova on Tuesday. The Bluejays hold a slim lead in the overall series with the Wildcats, 7-6, but are 2-4 at Villanova.
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Creighton (9-3, 1-0 BIG EAST) at Villanova (6-5, 1-0 BIG EAST)
Villanova, Pennslyvania
Twitter: @GoCreighton, @CreightonWBB
Video BIG EAST Digital Network(Free): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8QoLDqTd5s
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Stats (Free): http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=276081
Scouting Villanova (6-5, 1-0 BIG EAST)
The Wildcats got off to a slow start this season, dropping their first three games, but rallied to win six of eight. In the BIG EAST opener Villanova nipped Providence 51-49, fending off the Friars in the final position.
Villanova's offense is led by a pair of dominant scorers as redshirt freshman Madison Siegrist leads the BIG EAST at 21.6 ppg, while Mary Gedaka is fifth in the conference with 16.9 ppg. The duo combine to average 38.5 of Villanova's 60.9 ppg this season.
Defensively the Wildcats are holding opponents to 37.0% from the field (250-of-675). Â
Historically one of the best teams in the country at taking care of the ball, Villanova is averaging 13.3 turnovers per game.
Scouting Creighton (9-3, 1-0 BIG EAST)
The Bluejays kept themselves into good position to return to the post-season with a strong showing in the non-conference and a win in the BIG EAST opener at Georgetown.
Senior Jaylyn Agnew has been the constant for Creighton this season, averaging 18.3 ppg, while guards Olivia Elger (11.6 ppg), Tatum Rembao (11.0 ppg) and Temi Carda (10.7 ppg) are each averaging double figures. Another player that has emerged for the Bluejays recently is sophomore Rachael Saunders. The Iowa native has started three games this season, helping Creighton claim victories in each contest.
The Bluejays have turned to their defense often this season, limiting eight of 12 opponents to 63 points or less. Creighton is 7-1 in those battles.
Keys To the Game
Powerful Second Half at Georgetown Yields Third BIG EAST Player of the Week Honor for Agnew
Creighton senior Jaylyn Agnew collected her BIG EAST Player of the Week honor of the 2019-20 season, scoring 20 of her game-high 23 points in the second half as Creighton rallied from a 14-point deficit to win at Georgetown on Sunday in the BIG EAST opening game for both squads.
In the midst of four conference games in eight days, the Bluejays continue their road trip against Villanova on Tuesday, Dec. 31st at 12:00 pm.
Villanova, Pennslyvania
Twitter: @GoCreighton, @CreightonWBB
Video BIG EAST Digital Network(Free): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8QoLDqTd5s
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Stats (Free): http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=276081
Series with Georgetown: Bluejays Lead Wildcats, 7-6
Creighton holds an 7-6 series edge on the Wildcats, but Villanova has taken the last three meetings. Creighton is 2-4 at Villanova.
Series with Villanova:
Date   Opponent   Score
12/28/13   Villanova   W, 65-58
2/1/14   at Villanova   L, 54-68
1/9/15   Villanova   L, 61-65
3/1/15   at Villanova   L, 53-61
1/5/16   at Villanova   W, 65-62
1/29/16   Villanova   W, 53-48
3/6/16   @ ª vs. Villanova   W, 57-48
1/10/17   Villanova   W, 60-46
2/3/17   at Villanova   W, 47-44
12/28/17   #18 Villanova   W, 69-54
2/25/18   at Villanova   L, 48-55
1/4/19   Villanova   L, 52-54
2/3/19   at Villanova   L, 62-67 (2ot)
@ = played in Chicago, Ill.
ª = BIG EAST Tournament game
About Villanvoa
Creighton holds an 7-6 series edge on the Wildcats, but Villanova has taken the last three meetings. Creighton is 2-4 at Villanova.
Series with Villanova:
Date   Opponent   Score
12/28/13   Villanova   W, 65-58
2/1/14   at Villanova   L, 54-68
1/9/15   Villanova   L, 61-65
3/1/15   at Villanova   L, 53-61
1/5/16   at Villanova   W, 65-62
1/29/16   Villanova   W, 53-48
3/6/16   @ ª vs. Villanova   W, 57-48
1/10/17   Villanova   W, 60-46
2/3/17   at Villanova   W, 47-44
12/28/17   #18 Villanova   W, 69-54
2/25/18   at Villanova   L, 48-55
1/4/19   Villanova   L, 52-54
2/3/19   at Villanova   L, 62-67 (2ot)
@ = played in Chicago, Ill.
ª = BIG EAST Tournament game
About Villanvoa
- Located in Villanova, Pa.
- Villanova returned two starters and five letter winners from last season's team that went 19-13.
- Head coach Harry Perretta is in his 42nd season at the helm for the Wildcats, he enters the game against Creighton with a record of 767-485.
Scouting Villanova (6-5, 1-0 BIG EAST)
The Wildcats got off to a slow start this season, dropping their first three games, but rallied to win six of eight. In the BIG EAST opener Villanova nipped Providence 51-49, fending off the Friars in the final position.
Villanova's offense is led by a pair of dominant scorers as redshirt freshman Madison Siegrist leads the BIG EAST at 21.6 ppg, while Mary Gedaka is fifth in the conference with 16.9 ppg. The duo combine to average 38.5 of Villanova's 60.9 ppg this season.
Defensively the Wildcats are holding opponents to 37.0% from the field (250-of-675). Â
Historically one of the best teams in the country at taking care of the ball, Villanova is averaging 13.3 turnovers per game.
Scouting Creighton (9-3, 1-0 BIG EAST)
The Bluejays kept themselves into good position to return to the post-season with a strong showing in the non-conference and a win in the BIG EAST opener at Georgetown.
Senior Jaylyn Agnew has been the constant for Creighton this season, averaging 18.3 ppg, while guards Olivia Elger (11.6 ppg), Tatum Rembao (11.0 ppg) and Temi Carda (10.7 ppg) are each averaging double figures. Another player that has emerged for the Bluejays recently is sophomore Rachael Saunders. The Iowa native has started three games this season, helping Creighton claim victories in each contest.
The Bluejays have turned to their defense often this season, limiting eight of 12 opponents to 63 points or less. Creighton is 7-1 in those battles.
Keys To the Game
- Creating/Limiting extra possessions: In the battles between the Wildcats and Bluejays, turnovers are often minimal. The Tuesday tussle is likely to be the same, but Creighton must win the turnover battle and limit Villanova's ability to grab offensive rebounds.
- Slowing the Dynamic Duo: Mary Gedaka and Madison Siegrist account for better than 63% of Villanova's offense this season. If the Bluejays can force the duo to give up the ball, Creighton will increase its chances of success.
- Hitting Open looks from Beyond the Arc: In two of the Bluejays' three losses (at South Dakota and at Arizona State), Creighton was limited to 12-of-51 (23.6%) combined from beyond the arc. In the other 10 games the Bluejays are 95-of-275 (34.5%).
Powerful Second Half at Georgetown Yields Third BIG EAST Player of the Week Honor for Agnew
Creighton senior Jaylyn Agnew collected her BIG EAST Player of the Week honor of the 2019-20 season, scoring 20 of her game-high 23 points in the second half as Creighton rallied from a 14-point deficit to win at Georgetown on Sunday in the BIG EAST opening game for both squads.
In the midst of four conference games in eight days, the Bluejays continue their road trip against Villanova on Tuesday, Dec. 31st at 12:00 pm.
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