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Bluejay Women's Basketball Hosts Villanova in Annual Pink Game on Saturday Morning
2/23/2024 3:16:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Omaha, Neb. -- In a pivotal game for both teams, #21 Creighton WBB hosts Villanova on Saturday, February 24 at 11:00 a.m. in the Bluejays annual Pink Game. The contest will be broadcast nationally on FOX.
Series with Villanova: Creighton leads 12-10
Home: 6-3 Away: 5-6 Neutral: 1-1
The Bluejays have faced Villanova 22 times, collecting 12 wins. Creighton is 6-3 against the Wildcats at home.
Series Game-by-Game
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)
12/31/19   at Villanova   W, 58-42
2/28/20   Villanova   W, 67-47
12/19/20   at Villanova   L, 68-73
12/5/21   Villanova   W, 72-58
1/23/22   at Villanova   L, 64-74
12/2/22   at #25 Villanova   W, 67-46
1/20/23   #22 Villanova   L, 57-73
3/5/23   @ ª vs. #10 Villanova   L, 61-63
1/21/24   at Villanova   W, 63-49
@ = played in Chicago, Ill.
ª = BIG EAST Tournament game
About Villanova
Scouting #21 Creighton (21-4, 12-3 BIG EAST)
Creighton battled #15 Connecticut to a 31-31 halftime score, but were unable to continue through the second half as the Bluejays fell 73-53 in Hartford. The last loss to the Huskies spurred an 11-game win streak, this time the Bluejays could run into Connecticut again in five contests.
Moving forward the Bluejays close the regular season with home contests against Villanova, Xavier and a road game at Seton Hall.
Emma Ronsiek's 17.7 ppg leads Creighton, while Jensen is just a step back at 17.2 ppg. Morgan Maly join the duo to form a Big Three averaging 14.6 ppg and a team-high 6.2 rpg.
Scouting Villanova (17-9, 10-5 BIG EAST)
A team flirting with the NCAA bubble, Villanova swept the season series from Marquette. However, the Wildcats also have dropped games to Butler and Providence. Saturday's game with the Bluejays as well as a looming matchup with Connecticut will make or brake Villanova's fate on Selection Sunday.
Lucy Olsen leads the Wildcats and the BIG EAST with 23.5 ppg, while Christina Dalce comes to Omaha averaging 10.0 rpg.
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In the first matchup the Bluejays held Villanova to 0-for-17 from long range, breaking a streak of better than 600 consecutive
games with at least one made three-pointer. Despite not connecting from beyond the arc, Olsen finished with 29 points. The rest of the Wildcat squad combined for 20 points in Creighton's 63-49 win on Jan. 21.
Keys To the Game on February 24 (vs. Villanova)
Creighton Got Ahead of the Curve Early
With a non-conference strength of schedule of 36, Creighton is one of just six schools with a top-50 non-conference SOS to finish non con with one or fewer losses.
Bluejays Reaching New Heights
Creighton is one of six teams in the nation with 20 or more wins in both men's basketball and women's basketball this season. That list consists of Creighton, Drake, Gonzaga, Grand Canyon, South Carolina and UConn.
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Creighton is the nation's only team from a "Power 6" conference with seven road wins in both men's and women's basketball this season. The only schools from any league with seven true road wins in both men's and women's basketball are Chattanooga, Creighton, Eastern Washington, Fairfield, Grand Canyon, Green Bay, Montana and Princeton.
Bluejays Heading to Europe This Summer
For the first time under Jim Flanery the Creighton Women's Basketball team will take to the skies for an elongated flight as the Bluejays are finalizing plans for a European Tour in early August. The itinerary calls for Creighton to head to Barcelona, Spain and Athens, Greece for three games over nine days.
Bluejays Pink Out Auction Raised
When Creighton hosts Villanova on Saturday, February 24th in their annual Pink Out game, Bluejay players will wear pink shooting shirts and pink jerseys.
The shooting shirts as well as two basketballs were auctioned off from February 8th to Sunday, February 18 as fans have the opportunity to honor a friend or family member who has battled cancer or is currently battling cancer by purchasing the apparel via auction (the shooting shirt can be personalized - last name, nickname, etc.).
All funds raised go to benefit Hope Lodge Omaha. To make a donation, click here. The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Nebraska provides a free home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers who must travel to Omaha to receive their lifesaving treatment. More than just a roof over their heads, it's a nurturing community that helps patients access the care they need.
Summary - $34,366.73
2024: 13 items - $4,662.23
2023: 14 items - $6,280.00
2022: 12 items - $3,551.50
2020: 14 items - $3,924.50
2019: 15 items - $5,282.00
2018: 16 items - $5,395.50
2017: 18 items - $5,271.00
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2/24: - 11:00 a.m. (CT)
Villanova (17-9, 10-5 BE)
at #21 Creighton (21-4, 12-3 BE)
Twitter: @GoCreighton, @CreightonWBB
TV: FOX (Sloane Martin & Kim Adams)
Online Stream - Foxsports: https://www.foxsports.com/live
Radio - 1180 AM: https://player.listenlive.co/52381
Stat Broadcast: https://www.statbroadcast.com/events/statmonitr.php?gid=crei
Villanova (17-9, 10-5 BE)
at #21 Creighton (21-4, 12-3 BE)
Twitter: @GoCreighton, @CreightonWBB
TV: FOX (Sloane Martin & Kim Adams)
Online Stream - Foxsports: https://www.foxsports.com/live
Radio - 1180 AM: https://player.listenlive.co/52381
Stat Broadcast: https://www.statbroadcast.com/events/statmonitr.php?gid=crei
Series with Villanova: Creighton leads 12-10
Home: 6-3 Away: 5-6 Neutral: 1-1
The Bluejays have faced Villanova 22 times, collecting 12 wins. Creighton is 6-3 against the Wildcats at home.
Series Game-by-Game
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)
12/31/19   at Villanova   W, 58-42
2/28/20   Villanova   W, 67-47
12/19/20   at Villanova   L, 68-73
12/5/21   Villanova   W, 72-58
1/23/22   at Villanova   L, 64-74
12/2/22   at #25 Villanova   W, 67-46
1/20/23   #22 Villanova   L, 57-73
3/5/23   @ ª vs. #10 Villanova   L, 61-63
1/21/24   at Villanova   W, 63-49
@ = played in Chicago, Ill.
ª = BIG EAST Tournament game
About Villanova
- Located in Villanova, Pennsylvania.
- Villanova went 30-7 last season, reaching the Sweet 16.
- Head coach Denise Dillon began her fourth season as the Wildcats head coach. Previously she was the Drexel head coach from 2004-05 to 2019-20.
Scouting #21 Creighton (21-4, 12-3 BIG EAST)
Creighton battled #15 Connecticut to a 31-31 halftime score, but were unable to continue through the second half as the Bluejays fell 73-53 in Hartford. The last loss to the Huskies spurred an 11-game win streak, this time the Bluejays could run into Connecticut again in five contests.
Moving forward the Bluejays close the regular season with home contests against Villanova, Xavier and a road game at Seton Hall.
Emma Ronsiek's 17.7 ppg leads Creighton, while Jensen is just a step back at 17.2 ppg. Morgan Maly join the duo to form a Big Three averaging 14.6 ppg and a team-high 6.2 rpg.
Scouting Villanova (17-9, 10-5 BIG EAST)
A team flirting with the NCAA bubble, Villanova swept the season series from Marquette. However, the Wildcats also have dropped games to Butler and Providence. Saturday's game with the Bluejays as well as a looming matchup with Connecticut will make or brake Villanova's fate on Selection Sunday.
Lucy Olsen leads the Wildcats and the BIG EAST with 23.5 ppg, while Christina Dalce comes to Omaha averaging 10.0 rpg.
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In the first matchup the Bluejays held Villanova to 0-for-17 from long range, breaking a streak of better than 600 consecutive
games with at least one made three-pointer. Despite not connecting from beyond the arc, Olsen finished with 29 points. The rest of the Wildcat squad combined for 20 points in Creighton's 63-49 win on Jan. 21.
Keys To the Game on February 24 (vs. Villanova)
- Ball Security: Both the Bluejays and Wildcats rank in the top-15 of the NCAA for fewest turnovers per game. That puts a premium on taking care of the basketball and preventing live ball turnovers.
- Rebounding: Creighton bested Villanova 45-33 on the boards in the first game. Despite that Dalce grabbed five offensive rebounds and nine boards overall. Morgan Maly countered with 13 rebounds for the Bluejays. Â
- Making Olsen Work on Both Ends: Lucy Olsen scored 29 points in the first meeting, but needed 29 shots to do so. Mallory Brake and Molly Mogensen are expected to draw the defensive assignment against Olsen, but the Bluejays must also make her work on the defensive end.
Creighton Got Ahead of the Curve Early
With a non-conference strength of schedule of 36, Creighton is one of just six schools with a top-50 non-conference SOS to finish non con with one or fewer losses.
Bluejays Reaching New Heights
Creighton is one of six teams in the nation with 20 or more wins in both men's basketball and women's basketball this season. That list consists of Creighton, Drake, Gonzaga, Grand Canyon, South Carolina and UConn.
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Creighton is the nation's only team from a "Power 6" conference with seven road wins in both men's and women's basketball this season. The only schools from any league with seven true road wins in both men's and women's basketball are Chattanooga, Creighton, Eastern Washington, Fairfield, Grand Canyon, Green Bay, Montana and Princeton.
Bluejays Heading to Europe This Summer
For the first time under Jim Flanery the Creighton Women's Basketball team will take to the skies for an elongated flight as the Bluejays are finalizing plans for a European Tour in early August. The itinerary calls for Creighton to head to Barcelona, Spain and Athens, Greece for three games over nine days.
Bluejays Pink Out Auction Raised
When Creighton hosts Villanova on Saturday, February 24th in their annual Pink Out game, Bluejay players will wear pink shooting shirts and pink jerseys.
The shooting shirts as well as two basketballs were auctioned off from February 8th to Sunday, February 18 as fans have the opportunity to honor a friend or family member who has battled cancer or is currently battling cancer by purchasing the apparel via auction (the shooting shirt can be personalized - last name, nickname, etc.).
All funds raised go to benefit Hope Lodge Omaha. To make a donation, click here. The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Nebraska provides a free home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers who must travel to Omaha to receive their lifesaving treatment. More than just a roof over their heads, it's a nurturing community that helps patients access the care they need.
Summary - $34,366.73
2024: 13 items - $4,662.23
2023: 14 items - $6,280.00
2022: 12 items - $3,551.50
2020: 14 items - $3,924.50
2019: 15 items - $5,282.00
2018: 16 items - $5,395.50
2017: 18 items - $5,271.00
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