Sunday, January 3
Cincinnati, Ohio
12:00 PM
Creighton University
at
Xavier
Photo by: Catherine Grosdidier
Bluejay WBB Returns at Xavier on Sunday
12/31/2020 1:48:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Omaha, Neb. -- After an elongated holiday break, the Creighton women's basketball team will return to the floor on Sunday, Jan. 3 as the Bluejays face Xavier at 12:00 pm (CT). This is Creighton's second trip to Cincinnati already in 2020-21 as the Bluejays game with Xavier on Dec. 4 was postponed due to a Musketeers' positive Covid result with just 75 minutes prior to tip.
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How to watch Sunday's Game at Xavier on Jan. 3:
Creighton's game at Xavier on Jan. 3 will be carried online via the BIG EAST Digital Network's (BEDN) carrier FloSports.
New during the 2020-21 season, a paid subscription is required to watch all BEDN contests, including Bluejay home games.
Series with Xavier: Bluejays Lead Musketeers 12-2
Creighton holds a significant edge on Xavier since the two became BIG EAST foes with 12 wins in 14 contests. The Bluejays have earned a win in each of the last eight
meetings. Despite the Bluejays decisive edge in the win column, the Musketeers have been more than
competitive, twice forcing overtime and falling by just one point in Cincinnati last season.
Home: 7-0 Away: 5-2 Neutral: 0-0
Date   Opponent   Score
1/15/14   Xavier   W, 79-50
2/18/14   at Xavier   W, 70-61
1/2/15   at Xavier   L, 65-66
1/30/15   Xavier   W, 74-65
1/8/16   Xavier   W, 74-47
2/7/16   at Xavier   L, 55-57
12/30/16   Xavier   W, 63-52
2/24/17   at Xavier   W, 67-57
1/22/18   at Xavier   W, 71-64 (ot)
2/16/18   Xavier   W, 65-54
1/18/19   Xavier   W, 66-62 (ot)
2/17/19   at Xavier   W, 53-52
1/24/20   Xavier   W, 62-55
2/23/20   at Xavier   W, 76-62
Scouting Xavier (4-3, 1-2 BIG EAST)
After opening the season 3-0 with victories over Detroit-Mercy, Wofford and Indiana State, Xavier dropped contests to Valparaiso, #3 Connecticut and Marquette.
The Musketeers are led by freshman transfer (Miami (Ohio)) Nia Clark, who is averaging 15.2 ppg and senior A'riana Gray with 12.7 ppg. However, neither Clark nor Gray were available (Covid-Contact Tracing) in the Musketeers win over Providence on New Years Eve.
Xavier will try to push tempo and force turnovers against the Bluejays, averaging 18.7 created per game. The Musketeers are just under 12 steals per contest (11.8), but have struggled defensively when they are unable to swipe the rock. Allowing opponents to shoot 46.6% from the field.
Scouting Creighton (2-6, 1-3 BIG EAST)
The Bluejays are hoping to get back on a win streak, after suffering its second three-game skid.
Forced to play its first three games without senior point guard Tatum Rembao the Bluejays offense was sluggish in three consecutive losses, averaging 53.7 ppg)
Rembao's return led to a pair of impressive victories over Butler (88-41) and Nebraska (78-62).
Since the win over the Huskers the Bluejays have faced #3 Connecticut, an undefeated Villanova squad and #18 DePaul.
Creighton has steadily improved during the last three games, pushing #18 DePaul in the final moments. Against the Blue Demons, freshman Emma Ronsiek had a coming out party with 28 points, 10 rebounds, hitting 13-of-15 from the field.
Keys To the Game on Sunday, Jan. 3
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
In Creighton's loss to #3 Connecticut on Dec. 17, the Bluejays lost three starters (Carly Bachelor, Rachael Saunders and Mykel Parham) to injuries during the contest.
While none of the trio played at Villanova (Dec. 19) nor versus #18 DePaul (Dec. 22), Parham is expected to be back on the floor in the battle at Xavier.
Unfortunately the update is not as good for Bachelor or Saunders.
Bachelor suffered a broken bone in her shooting hand and is not expected back until February at the earliest.
Saunders, meanwhile, will not return this season after suffering an injury to the meniscus in her left knee. Saunders has undergone successful surgery and will return to the Bluejays next season.
Ronsiek Claims BIG EAST Freshman of the Week
Creighton freshman Emma Ronsiek's delivered career-highs in points (28) and rebounds (10) to collect her first double-double against No. 18 DePaul on Tuesday, Dec. 22. The performance earned the South Dakota native the BIG EAST Freshman of the Week honor on Monday, Dec. 28.
Ronsiek posted the most points and rebounds by a BIG EAST rookie in a game this season, closing the game 13-of-15 from the field, including 2-of-3 from deep.
Something About DePaul
During Jim Flanery's tenure at the helm for Creighton, the Bluejays have shot 50 percent or more in 64 contests. Creighton has won 60 of those games, with the last three losses coming to DePaul. This season the Bluejays fell to #18 DePaul at home by the score of 90-81, despite shooting 52.3% from the field (34-of-65). DePaul, however, finished 38-of-63 (60.3%), including 14-of-16 (87.5%) in the fourth quarter.
Losses when shooting over 50%
November 11, 2006Â Â Â at Arkansas-Little Rock (L, 55-66)
March 3, 2019Â Â Â vs. DePaul (L, 67-74)
March 11, 2019Â Â Â # at DePaul (L, 69-80)
December 22, 2020Â Â Â vs. #18 DePaul (L, 81-90)
# BIG EAST Tournament (Wintrust Arena)
Rembao's 14 Assists Ranks Second in Bluejay History, including Nine to Ronsiek
Senior Tatum Rembao was in more than a giving mood in the Bluejays battle with #18 DePaul on Dec. 22, racking up a career-high 14 assists.
That total ranks second in Creighton single-game history, one short of Becky Strathman's 15 assists against San Diego State on Feb. 1, 1992. It also set a D.J. Sokol Arena record, breaking Sydney Lamberty's mark of 11 assists against Providence on Jan. 13, 2018. Rembao's total is the most in a BIG EAST game since 2010, when St. John's Nadirah McKenith dished 14 assists against Pittsburgh on March 1, 2010.
Rembao's 14 assists were distributed to freshman Emma Ronsiek (9), senior Temi Carda (2), freshman Morgan Maly (2) and junior Payton Brotzki (1).
Both of Rembao's Double-Digit Assist Totals Have Come Against Ranked Opposition
The 14 assists for senior Tatum Rembao against #18 DePaul on Dec. 22 marked the second time in her career she reached double-digits in assists.
She also dished out 10 assists last season in Creighton's 82-75 win over #23 West Virginia in the Cancun Challenge on Nov. 28, 2019.
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1/3: -12:00 p.m. (CT)
Creighton (2-6, 1-3 BIG EAST) at Xavier (4-3, 1-2 BIG EAST)
Twitter: @GoCreighton, @CreightonWBB
Series History: Creighton leads Xavier, 12-2
Stats (Free): https://goxavier.com/sidearmstats/wbball/summary
BEDN-FloSports ($): PxP: Mike Schmaltz & Analyst: Paul Fritschner
https://www.flohoops.com/live/24726
Creighton (2-6, 1-3 BIG EAST) at Xavier (4-3, 1-2 BIG EAST)
Twitter: @GoCreighton, @CreightonWBB
Series History: Creighton leads Xavier, 12-2
Stats (Free): https://goxavier.com/sidearmstats/wbball/summary
BEDN-FloSports ($): PxP: Mike Schmaltz & Analyst: Paul Fritschner
https://www.flohoops.com/live/24726
How to watch Sunday's Game at Xavier on Jan. 3:
Creighton's game at Xavier on Jan. 3 will be carried online via the BIG EAST Digital Network's (BEDN) carrier FloSports.
New during the 2020-21 season, a paid subscription is required to watch all BEDN contests, including Bluejay home games.
Series with Xavier: Bluejays Lead Musketeers 12-2
Creighton holds a significant edge on Xavier since the two became BIG EAST foes with 12 wins in 14 contests. The Bluejays have earned a win in each of the last eight
meetings. Despite the Bluejays decisive edge in the win column, the Musketeers have been more than
competitive, twice forcing overtime and falling by just one point in Cincinnati last season.
Home: 7-0 Away: 5-2 Neutral: 0-0
Date   Opponent   Score
1/15/14   Xavier   W, 79-50
2/18/14   at Xavier   W, 70-61
1/2/15   at Xavier   L, 65-66
1/30/15   Xavier   W, 74-65
1/8/16   Xavier   W, 74-47
2/7/16   at Xavier   L, 55-57
12/30/16   Xavier   W, 63-52
2/24/17   at Xavier   W, 67-57
1/22/18   at Xavier   W, 71-64 (ot)
2/16/18   Xavier   W, 65-54
1/18/19   Xavier   W, 66-62 (ot)
2/17/19   at Xavier   W, 53-52
1/24/20   Xavier   W, 62-55
2/23/20   at Xavier   W, 76-62
Scouting Xavier (4-3, 1-2 BIG EAST)
After opening the season 3-0 with victories over Detroit-Mercy, Wofford and Indiana State, Xavier dropped contests to Valparaiso, #3 Connecticut and Marquette.
The Musketeers are led by freshman transfer (Miami (Ohio)) Nia Clark, who is averaging 15.2 ppg and senior A'riana Gray with 12.7 ppg. However, neither Clark nor Gray were available (Covid-Contact Tracing) in the Musketeers win over Providence on New Years Eve.
Xavier will try to push tempo and force turnovers against the Bluejays, averaging 18.7 created per game. The Musketeers are just under 12 steals per contest (11.8), but have struggled defensively when they are unable to swipe the rock. Allowing opponents to shoot 46.6% from the field.
Scouting Creighton (2-6, 1-3 BIG EAST)
The Bluejays are hoping to get back on a win streak, after suffering its second three-game skid.
Forced to play its first three games without senior point guard Tatum Rembao the Bluejays offense was sluggish in three consecutive losses, averaging 53.7 ppg)
Rembao's return led to a pair of impressive victories over Butler (88-41) and Nebraska (78-62).
Since the win over the Huskers the Bluejays have faced #3 Connecticut, an undefeated Villanova squad and #18 DePaul.
Creighton has steadily improved during the last three games, pushing #18 DePaul in the final moments. Against the Blue Demons, freshman Emma Ronsiek had a coming out party with 28 points, 10 rebounds, hitting 13-of-15 from the field.
Keys To the Game on Sunday, Jan. 3
- Ball Security: This is a key in virtually every game, but Xavier thrives on forcing turnovers. Creighton, meanwhile, leads the BIG EAST in fewest turnovers per game ( 12.6 per game).
- Three-Point Defense: Creighton is 296th in the nation as the Bluejays allow 37.5% from long range. Xavier is 302nd, allowing 37.6% from beyond the arc.
- Fouls and Free Throws: Xavier is 316th (out of 325) with 23.2 fouls per game, Creighton leads the BIG EAST with a 76.2 % at the line. Conversely Xavier is shooting 67.9% from the charity stripe, while the Bluejays are committing 17.5 fouls per contest.
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
In Creighton's loss to #3 Connecticut on Dec. 17, the Bluejays lost three starters (Carly Bachelor, Rachael Saunders and Mykel Parham) to injuries during the contest.
While none of the trio played at Villanova (Dec. 19) nor versus #18 DePaul (Dec. 22), Parham is expected to be back on the floor in the battle at Xavier.
Unfortunately the update is not as good for Bachelor or Saunders.
Bachelor suffered a broken bone in her shooting hand and is not expected back until February at the earliest.
Saunders, meanwhile, will not return this season after suffering an injury to the meniscus in her left knee. Saunders has undergone successful surgery and will return to the Bluejays next season.
Ronsiek Claims BIG EAST Freshman of the Week
Creighton freshman Emma Ronsiek's delivered career-highs in points (28) and rebounds (10) to collect her first double-double against No. 18 DePaul on Tuesday, Dec. 22. The performance earned the South Dakota native the BIG EAST Freshman of the Week honor on Monday, Dec. 28.
Ronsiek posted the most points and rebounds by a BIG EAST rookie in a game this season, closing the game 13-of-15 from the field, including 2-of-3 from deep.
Something About DePaul
During Jim Flanery's tenure at the helm for Creighton, the Bluejays have shot 50 percent or more in 64 contests. Creighton has won 60 of those games, with the last three losses coming to DePaul. This season the Bluejays fell to #18 DePaul at home by the score of 90-81, despite shooting 52.3% from the field (34-of-65). DePaul, however, finished 38-of-63 (60.3%), including 14-of-16 (87.5%) in the fourth quarter.
Losses when shooting over 50%
November 11, 2006Â Â Â at Arkansas-Little Rock (L, 55-66)
March 3, 2019Â Â Â vs. DePaul (L, 67-74)
March 11, 2019Â Â Â # at DePaul (L, 69-80)
December 22, 2020Â Â Â vs. #18 DePaul (L, 81-90)
# BIG EAST Tournament (Wintrust Arena)
Rembao's 14 Assists Ranks Second in Bluejay History, including Nine to Ronsiek
Senior Tatum Rembao was in more than a giving mood in the Bluejays battle with #18 DePaul on Dec. 22, racking up a career-high 14 assists.
That total ranks second in Creighton single-game history, one short of Becky Strathman's 15 assists against San Diego State on Feb. 1, 1992. It also set a D.J. Sokol Arena record, breaking Sydney Lamberty's mark of 11 assists against Providence on Jan. 13, 2018. Rembao's total is the most in a BIG EAST game since 2010, when St. John's Nadirah McKenith dished 14 assists against Pittsburgh on March 1, 2010.
Rembao's 14 assists were distributed to freshman Emma Ronsiek (9), senior Temi Carda (2), freshman Morgan Maly (2) and junior Payton Brotzki (1).
Both of Rembao's Double-Digit Assist Totals Have Come Against Ranked Opposition
The 14 assists for senior Tatum Rembao against #18 DePaul on Dec. 22 marked the second time in her career she reached double-digits in assists.
She also dished out 10 assists last season in Creighton's 82-75 win over #23 West Virginia in the Cancun Challenge on Nov. 28, 2019.
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