Sunday, January 5
D.J. Sokol Arena
1:00 PM
Creighton University
vs
#16 DePaul
Photo by: Steve Branscombe
Women's Basketball Faces BIG EAST Favorite #16 DePaul on Sunday
1/4/2020 3:12:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Omaha, Neb. -- Wrapping up a string of four games in eight days to open BIG EAST play, the Creighton women's basketball team faces its toughest test on Sunday, Jan. 5th as the Bluejays battle BIG EAST favorite DePaul. Both teams enter the game undefeated in conference action.
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Series with DePaul: Bluejays Trail Blue Demons, 13-3
Creighton earned its first victory at DePaul last season, but the Bluejays trail the overall series with the Blue Demons 13-3. Creighton is 2-5 against DePaul in Omaha.
Series with DePaul:
Date   Opponent   Score
3/8/84   at DePaul   L, 56-63
12/15/87   DePaul   W, 84-71
1/15/89   at DePaul   L, 65-76
1/4/14   DePaul   W, 86-78
2/9/14   at DePaul   L, 66-80
1/23/15   at DePaul   L, 71-96
2/20/15   DePaul   L, 76-78
1/22/16   at DePaul   L, 63-81
2/21/16   DePaul   L, 52-78
1/4/17   at DePaul   L, 65-79
1/27/17   DePaul   L, 56-60
1/10/18   DePaul   L, 54-82
2/2/18   at DePaul   L, 67-77
12/29/18   at #19 DePaul   W, 85-82
3/3/19   DePaul   L, 67-74
3/11/19   $ vs. DePaul ª   L, 69-80
ª = BIG EAST Tournament game
$ = played in Chicago, Ill. (BIG EAST Tournament)
About DePaul
The BIG EAST favorite Blue Demons have met expectations with 12 victories in their first 14 games. DePaul's lone two losses came to top five teams in Oregon State (98-77 on Nov. 14th) and Connecticut (84-74 on Dec. 16th).
The Blue Demons are a high volume offense, led by four players averaging double figures and another at 9.9 ppg. The duo of Chante Stonewall and Sonya Morris lead DePaul with 17.9 ppg and 17.1 ppg respectively. DePaul's starting five average 65.7 ppg, while the team posts 87.9 ppg.
DePaul is beyond adept at sharing the basketball, leading the BIG EAST with 20.7 assists per game. In addition, DePaul forces 24.1 turnovers per game.
If there is a flaw in the Blue Demons' armor it is their defense. DePaul allows its opposition to shoot 48.7 percent from the field (395-of-811).
Scouting Creighton (11-3, 3-0 BIG EAST)
Despite playing with a depleted roster, the Bluejays continue to find ways to capture victories. Creighton enters the battle with DePaul riding a three-game winning streak to open BIG EAST action.
Senior Jaylyn Agnew has been the constant for Creighton this season, averaging 19.9 ppg, while guards Temi Carda (11.2 ppg), Tatum Rembao (11.0 ppg), and Olivia Elger (10.2 ppg) are each averaging double figures.
The Bluejays have turned up their defense this season, limiting opponents to 59.6 ppg. Creighton has not allowed more than 75 points in a game this season and have held six opponents to under 60 points.
Keys To the Game
In Creighton's 72-62 win over Marquette the Bluejays went 0-for-8 from long range in the first half. The last time Creighton went without a trey in a half was the second half of a battle with Villanova during the 2017-18 season. Creighton went 0-for-6 on Feb. 25, 2018 in a 55-48 loss.
The last time the Bluejays went without a three-pointer in a half at home also came during the 2017-18 season, going 0-for-6 in the first half of a 69-58 win over Georgetown on Dec. 30, 2017.
Three-Point Streak Keeps Going and Going and Going
The Bluejays have hit at least one three-pointer in 383 consecutive games. During Flanery's 561 games at the helm, just once were the Bluejays held scoreless from long range. Creighton went 0-for-6 from beyond the arc against Southern Illinois on Feb. 14, 2008.
Bluejays Move to 5-0 with Saunders in the Starting Lineup
Bluejays sophomore Rachael Saunders has been pressed into Creighton's starting lineup in five games this season, helping Creighton claim victories in each contest. Saunders started wins over Northern Iowa and Wichita State in the non-conference season, then has been in the starting five for the first three BIG EAST contests.
Bluejay Defense Carrying the Load
A key to Creighton's success this season has been a consistent effort on the defensive end. The Bluejays are limiting opponents to just 59.6 ppg and have held 10 of opponents to 63 points or less. Creighton is 9-1 in those contests, falling only at Drake (63-53) on Nov. 16th.
Making the Most of The Players Available
Opening the 2019-20 season with just 11 healthy players as senior Morgan Turner officially retired (although she is expected to make a brief appearance on senior day) before the season. In addition the Bluejays have had at least one player out due to injury in every contest, giving Creighton a maximum of 10 players available.
Download the complete preview (PDF).
DePaul (12-2, 2-0 BIG EAST) at Creighton (11-3, 3-0 BIG EAST)
Omaha, Nebraska
Twitter: @GoCreighton, @CreightonWBB
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Omaha, Nebraska
Twitter: @GoCreighton, @CreightonWBB
Video BIG EAST Digital Network (Free): https://www.youtube.com/BIGEASTConference
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Stats (Free): creighton.statbroadcast.com
Series with DePaul: Bluejays Trail Blue Demons, 13-3
Creighton earned its first victory at DePaul last season, but the Bluejays trail the overall series with the Blue Demons 13-3. Creighton is 2-5 against DePaul in Omaha.
Series with DePaul:
Date   Opponent   Score
3/8/84   at DePaul   L, 56-63
12/15/87   DePaul   W, 84-71
1/15/89   at DePaul   L, 65-76
1/4/14   DePaul   W, 86-78
2/9/14   at DePaul   L, 66-80
1/23/15   at DePaul   L, 71-96
2/20/15   DePaul   L, 76-78
1/22/16   at DePaul   L, 63-81
2/21/16   DePaul   L, 52-78
1/4/17   at DePaul   L, 65-79
1/27/17   DePaul   L, 56-60
1/10/18   DePaul   L, 54-82
2/2/18   at DePaul   L, 67-77
12/29/18   at #19 DePaul   W, 85-82
3/3/19   DePaul   L, 67-74
3/11/19   $ vs. DePaul ª   L, 69-80
ª = BIG EAST Tournament game
$ = played in Chicago, Ill. (BIG EAST Tournament)
About DePaul
- Located in Chicago, Illinois.
- DePaul return three starters from a team that won the BIG EAST Tournament last season, closing 2018-19 with a 26-8 record.
- The Blue Demons were the preseason favorite, returning seven letter winners from the NCAA tournament squad last season.
- Blue Demons' head coach Doug Bruno is in his 34th season at the helm, entering the game with Creighton sporting a 706-344 with DePaul. Bruno has a career record of 746-374.
The BIG EAST favorite Blue Demons have met expectations with 12 victories in their first 14 games. DePaul's lone two losses came to top five teams in Oregon State (98-77 on Nov. 14th) and Connecticut (84-74 on Dec. 16th).
The Blue Demons are a high volume offense, led by four players averaging double figures and another at 9.9 ppg. The duo of Chante Stonewall and Sonya Morris lead DePaul with 17.9 ppg and 17.1 ppg respectively. DePaul's starting five average 65.7 ppg, while the team posts 87.9 ppg.
DePaul is beyond adept at sharing the basketball, leading the BIG EAST with 20.7 assists per game. In addition, DePaul forces 24.1 turnovers per game.
If there is a flaw in the Blue Demons' armor it is their defense. DePaul allows its opposition to shoot 48.7 percent from the field (395-of-811).
Scouting Creighton (11-3, 3-0 BIG EAST)
Despite playing with a depleted roster, the Bluejays continue to find ways to capture victories. Creighton enters the battle with DePaul riding a three-game winning streak to open BIG EAST action.
Senior Jaylyn Agnew has been the constant for Creighton this season, averaging 19.9 ppg, while guards Temi Carda (11.2 ppg), Tatum Rembao (11.0 ppg), and Olivia Elger (10.2 ppg) are each averaging double figures.
The Bluejays have turned up their defense this season, limiting opponents to 59.6 ppg. Creighton has not allowed more than 75 points in a game this season and have held six opponents to under 60 points.
Keys To the Game
- Dictating pace of play: DePaul wants to play a game in the high 70s to 80s, while Creighton has topped 80 points once this season. The Bluejays prefer to keep the games in the 60s, while DePaul's season low is 70 points and have topped 89 points seven times.
- Ball Security: DePaul forces more than 21 turnovers per game. The Bluejays are second in the NCAA with 10.3 turnovers per contest.  Â
- Agnew: In BIG EAST play, Creighton senior Jaylyn Agnew is averaging 27.0 ppg.
In Creighton's 72-62 win over Marquette the Bluejays went 0-for-8 from long range in the first half. The last time Creighton went without a trey in a half was the second half of a battle with Villanova during the 2017-18 season. Creighton went 0-for-6 on Feb. 25, 2018 in a 55-48 loss.
The last time the Bluejays went without a three-pointer in a half at home also came during the 2017-18 season, going 0-for-6 in the first half of a 69-58 win over Georgetown on Dec. 30, 2017.
Three-Point Streak Keeps Going and Going and Going
The Bluejays have hit at least one three-pointer in 383 consecutive games. During Flanery's 561 games at the helm, just once were the Bluejays held scoreless from long range. Creighton went 0-for-6 from beyond the arc against Southern Illinois on Feb. 14, 2008.
Bluejays Move to 5-0 with Saunders in the Starting Lineup
Bluejays sophomore Rachael Saunders has been pressed into Creighton's starting lineup in five games this season, helping Creighton claim victories in each contest. Saunders started wins over Northern Iowa and Wichita State in the non-conference season, then has been in the starting five for the first three BIG EAST contests.
Bluejay Defense Carrying the Load
A key to Creighton's success this season has been a consistent effort on the defensive end. The Bluejays are limiting opponents to just 59.6 ppg and have held 10 of opponents to 63 points or less. Creighton is 9-1 in those contests, falling only at Drake (63-53) on Nov. 16th.
Making the Most of The Players Available
Opening the 2019-20 season with just 11 healthy players as senior Morgan Turner officially retired (although she is expected to make a brief appearance on senior day) before the season. In addition the Bluejays have had at least one player out due to injury in every contest, giving Creighton a maximum of 10 players available.
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