Tuesday, December 21
Fayetteville, Ark.
1:00 PM
Creighton University
at
Arkansas
Photo by: Catherine Grosdidier
Bluejay WBB Closes Non-Conference Schedule at Arkansas on Tuesday
12/20/2021 4:28:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Fayetteville, Ark. -- The Creighton women's basketball team closes out the 2021-22 non-conference portion of its schedule against Arkansas on Tuesday, December 21 at 1:00 pm.
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Series with Arkansas: Bluejays Trail 1-0
Home: 0-0 Away: 0-1 Neutral: 0-0
Creighton and Arkansas met just once, that coming in 1985. Arkansas won the contest, 84-56, in Fayetteville on Feb. 25.
Series Game-by-Game
Date   Opponent   Score
2/25/85   at Arkansas   L, 56-84
Scouting Arkansas (10-2)
For the second time this season, the Razorbacks have a four-game winning streak. Arkansas' two losses came at Connecticut
(95-80 on Nov. 14) and at Central Florida (52-51 on Dec. 2).
A high-scoring team, the Razorbacks share the load with five players averaging better than 10.1 ppg. Makayla Daniels leads the Hogs with 13.4 ppg, while Sasha Goforth is a step back at 11.8 ppg.
The Razorbacks have battled through injuries recently with Amber Ramirez (10.7 ppg) and Erynn Barnum (11.2 ppg) missing the last contest.
Defensively Arkansas can create havoc, forcing 17.6 turnovers per game.
Scouting Creighton (7-3)
Creighton is one of the tougher teams to scout as the Bluejays have been led in scoring by four different players in 10 games and just once has a player led the squad in consecutive games.
Emma Ronsiek is the offensive leader with 14.8 ppg, while reserve Morgan Maly is second on the squad with 10.8 ppg. Creighton has been adept in the early season at sharing the basketball,
averaging just under 20 assists per game with 196 assists in nine contests (19.6).
Defensively the Bluejays have been successful at gang rebounding and creating more pressure on the ball this season. The Bluejays are averaging 15.2 turnovers forced per game and 36.6 rebounds per contest.
Keys To the Game on Tuesday, Dec. 21
Players to Watch for Creighton
Jensen Special From the Start at Providence
To say Lauren Jensen came out firing at Providence (Dec. 19) is beyond an understatement. The sophomore transfer hit seven of her first eight shots, scoring the Friars for 17 points in the opening frame. She cooled as the game went on, closing with 19 points.
Jensen's efforts were rewarded as the Minnesota native earned a spot on the BIG EAST Honor Roll on December 20.
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Flanery Can Claim A Victory Against 76th Different Opponent at Arkansas
Coaching in his 610 game at the helm for Creighton on Tuesday, December 21, head coach Jim Flanery has a record of 563-246.
The Bluejays' 69-62 win over Arizona State on December 12 gave Flanery wins over 75 unique opponents. Tuesday will be the first time he has led a team against Arkansas. Flanery's most victories (21) have come against Northern Iowa.
Unruh Opts to Redshirt 2021-22 Season
Sidelined throughout first two months of the season with injuries, freshman Lexi Unruh and the Bluejay coaching staff made the decision to use her redshirt option during 2021-22.
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12/21: - 1:00 pm - Creighton (7-3) at Arkansas (10-2)
Twitter: @CreightonWBB
Video Stream - SEC+ (ESPN+): Brett Dolan and Blair Lansden
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Radio - 1180 AM: Glen Sisk
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Stats: http://creighton.statbroadcast.com
Twitter: @CreightonWBB
Video Stream - SEC+ (ESPN+): Brett Dolan and Blair Lansden
https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/e638943a-f036-4f16-b728-66c416c8ec3c
Radio - 1180 AM: Glen Sisk
http://player.listenlive.co/52381
Stats: http://creighton.statbroadcast.com
Series with Arkansas: Bluejays Trail 1-0
Home: 0-0 Away: 0-1 Neutral: 0-0
Creighton and Arkansas met just once, that coming in 1985. Arkansas won the contest, 84-56, in Fayetteville on Feb. 25.
Series Game-by-Game
Date   Opponent   Score
2/25/85   at Arkansas   L, 56-84
Scouting Arkansas (10-2)
For the second time this season, the Razorbacks have a four-game winning streak. Arkansas' two losses came at Connecticut
(95-80 on Nov. 14) and at Central Florida (52-51 on Dec. 2).
A high-scoring team, the Razorbacks share the load with five players averaging better than 10.1 ppg. Makayla Daniels leads the Hogs with 13.4 ppg, while Sasha Goforth is a step back at 11.8 ppg.
The Razorbacks have battled through injuries recently with Amber Ramirez (10.7 ppg) and Erynn Barnum (11.2 ppg) missing the last contest.
Defensively Arkansas can create havoc, forcing 17.6 turnovers per game.
Scouting Creighton (7-3)
Creighton is one of the tougher teams to scout as the Bluejays have been led in scoring by four different players in 10 games and just once has a player led the squad in consecutive games.
Emma Ronsiek is the offensive leader with 14.8 ppg, while reserve Morgan Maly is second on the squad with 10.8 ppg. Creighton has been adept in the early season at sharing the basketball,
averaging just under 20 assists per game with 196 assists in nine contests (19.6).
Defensively the Bluejays have been successful at gang rebounding and creating more pressure on the ball this season. The Bluejays are averaging 15.2 turnovers forced per game and 36.6 rebounds per contest.
Keys To the Game on Tuesday, Dec. 21
- Ball Security: Arkansas likes to push the tempo and wants to create additional opportunities by creating turnovers.
- Rebounding: This could be a key every game, but against a team the caliber of the Razorbacks it will be critical to create extra opportunities on offense and limit those on defense.
- Stopping the ball: Providence rallied in the second quarter by attacking the basket. The Razorbacks will do so throughout the game.
Players to Watch for Creighton
- Emma Ronsiek and Morgan Maly: Both Ronsiek and Maly were a touch off in the win over Providence. The Bluejays will need their inside weapons to help handle the ball and deliver on the scoreboard against Arkansas.
Jensen Special From the Start at Providence
To say Lauren Jensen came out firing at Providence (Dec. 19) is beyond an understatement. The sophomore transfer hit seven of her first eight shots, scoring the Friars for 17 points in the opening frame. She cooled as the game went on, closing with 19 points.
Jensen's efforts were rewarded as the Minnesota native earned a spot on the BIG EAST Honor Roll on December 20.
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Flanery Can Claim A Victory Against 76th Different Opponent at Arkansas
Coaching in his 610 game at the helm for Creighton on Tuesday, December 21, head coach Jim Flanery has a record of 563-246.
The Bluejays' 69-62 win over Arizona State on December 12 gave Flanery wins over 75 unique opponents. Tuesday will be the first time he has led a team against Arkansas. Flanery's most victories (21) have come against Northern Iowa.
Unruh Opts to Redshirt 2021-22 Season
Sidelined throughout first two months of the season with injuries, freshman Lexi Unruh and the Bluejay coaching staff made the decision to use her redshirt option during 2021-22.
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