Wednesday, January 4
Chicago, Ill.
7:00 pm
Creighton University
at
DePaul
Photo by: Steve Branscombe
Final Two Unbeatens Face Off as Women's Basketball Travels to #23 DePaul on Wednesday
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Chicago, Ill. -- Coming off an impressive win at Marquette on Monday, the Bluejays are one of just two unbeaten teams left in BIG EAST play. The other squad is Creighton's opponent on Wednesday, #23 DePaul.
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Bird Seeds
DePaul holds a 7-2 edge over Creighton, including victories in the last five meetings. The Bluejays are 0-5 at DePaul, falling by double figures in four of those contests.
About DePaul
Bluejays Improve to 50-1 Under Flan When Shooting 50%
During Jim Flanery's tenure at the helm for Creighton, the Bluejays have shot 50% or more in 51 contests, including Monday's win at Marquette.
Creighton has won 50 of those games, falling just once on Nov. 11, 2006 to Arkansas-Little Rock (66-55).
Rollerson Ties a Career-High Against Golden Eagles with 22
Speaking of Brianna Rollerson's performance against the Golden Eagles, not only did she tie a career-high of 22 points she did it over just three quarters. Rollerson was held scoreless in the opening frame, but put up eight in the second and third before getting six in the fourth quarter. Rollerson closed the game 10-for-14 from the field and 2-for-2 from the charity stripe.
Third Quarter Remained a Strength
During the first three BIG EAST contests Creighton has owned the third period. The Bluejays outscored Butler 16-4, bested Xavier 20-7 in the third on Friday and outscored Marquette 21-15 on Monday.
For the season Creighton holds a 230-186 advantage, the 44-point edge is the Bluejays best quarter through 13 games.
Lamberty Dished Up a Dozen
Junior Sydney Lamberty showed the season of giving is not just in December as she dished out the most assists by a Bluejay since 1994 with 12 in the win over Marquette on Jan. 2. Lamberty's 12 helping hands are the seventh most in school history in a single-game, but it hasn't been done since Becky Flynn did so against Missouri on Jan. 11, 1994. Two other Bluejays are also in the four-way tie as Cheryl Berry had 12 against Southern Utah on 1/13/90 and Tanya Warren distributed 12 against Nebraska-Omaha on
Feb. 28, 1986.
Marquette Brings out the Bluejays' 20-20 Vision
Senior Brianna Rollerson (22) and sophomore Audrey Faber (21) became the first Bluejay duo to reach 20+ points in the same game since Alexis Akin-Otiko and Marissa Janning recorded 28 and 27 respectivly on Jan. 25, 2015 in a home game against the same Marquette Golden Eagles. Â
Double-Figures For Everyone
The entire starting lineup went off for double-digits in the win over Marquette as Marissa Janning (12), Lauren Works (12) and Sydney Lamberty (10) joined Rollerson and Faber.
It marks the second time this season five Bluejays reached 10+ points in a game, the other being Creighton's 80-77 win over Drake on Nov. 17.
The last time the Bluejays had all five starters close the game in double-figures was during the 2014-15 season against St. John's on Feb. 6. The Bluejays' starting unit of Akin-Otiko (14), Rollerson (13) Janning (11), Lamberty (11) and MC McGrory (10) reached double-figures in the same game three-times that season, including in back-to-back games against Georgetown (Dec.30) and versus Kansas (Dec. 22).
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1/4: - 7:00 pm - Creighton (9-4, 3-0 BIG EAST) at DePaul (11-4, 3-0 BIG EAST)
Series History: DePaul leads Creighton, 7-2
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Series History: DePaul leads Creighton, 7-2
Stats (Free): creighton.statbroadcast.com
Online: BEDN - http://foxsportsgo.com
Bird Seeds
- Though the BIG EAST season will be just four games in, Wednesday will bring the final unbeaten team as the Bluejays and Blue Demons enter the contest at 3-0 in conference play.
- Given that DePaul and Creighton finished in a tie for first in the preseason coaches poll, it seems fitting that two squads meet as the final two teams without a loss.
- DePaul owns a 7-2 lead in the overall series, having taken the last five meetings.
- The Bluejays are 0-5 against the Blue Demons in McGrath-Phillips Arena, however Creighton won three games in the facility last season during the BIG EAST Tournament.
- Both squads enter Wednesday's battle more than a little banged up as each team will be without two projected starters from the beginning of the season. Creighton is without Jade Owens (point guard) and MC McGrory (wing) for the season, while DePaul is missing the Preseason Player of the Year Jessica January and Ashton Millender.
- With three victories to open BIG EAST play, the Bluejays have equaled their best start in four seasons as a member of the conference. Creighton won its first three during the 2013-14 season, including a home win over DePaul. The last time Creighton opened a conference season with four or more consecutive wins was 2012-13 as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC).
DePaul holds a 7-2 edge over Creighton, including victories in the last five meetings. The Bluejays are 0-5 at DePaul, falling by double figures in four of those contests.
About DePaul
- Located in Chicago, Illinois.
- DePaul head coach Doug Bruno is in his 33rd season as a head coach, the last 31 at DePaul.
- Bruno has a career mark of 665-352 and is 625-322 at DePaul.
- DePaul has won five straight and are 6-1 at home this season.
- The Blue Devils losses are been to #1 Connecticut, #2 Baylor, #7 Notre Dame, and Temple.
- DePaul, however, will be without the
- services of leading scorer Jessica January as well as third leading scorer Ashton Millender.
- DePaul has won the BIG EAST each season since Creighton joined the conference prior to the 2013-14 season.
- DePaul is a high possession offense that wants to push the tempo.
- Take care of the basketball: Similar to Marquette, DePaul is more than adept at making turnovers become layups. The Bluejays must take of the basketball against the Blue Demons.
- Avoid Runs: Creighton has been in each of the three battles in Chicago until DePaul used a double-digit run to put the game away. Without January the Blue Demons' offense is less explosive, but still has more than enough.
- Exploit the Advantage on the Interior: Rollerson was dominant against Marquette and Creighton will need another big game to down DePaul on their home floor.
Bluejays Improve to 50-1 Under Flan When Shooting 50%
During Jim Flanery's tenure at the helm for Creighton, the Bluejays have shot 50% or more in 51 contests, including Monday's win at Marquette.
Creighton has won 50 of those games, falling just once on Nov. 11, 2006 to Arkansas-Little Rock (66-55).
Rollerson Ties a Career-High Against Golden Eagles with 22
Speaking of Brianna Rollerson's performance against the Golden Eagles, not only did she tie a career-high of 22 points she did it over just three quarters. Rollerson was held scoreless in the opening frame, but put up eight in the second and third before getting six in the fourth quarter. Rollerson closed the game 10-for-14 from the field and 2-for-2 from the charity stripe.
Third Quarter Remained a Strength
During the first three BIG EAST contests Creighton has owned the third period. The Bluejays outscored Butler 16-4, bested Xavier 20-7 in the third on Friday and outscored Marquette 21-15 on Monday.
For the season Creighton holds a 230-186 advantage, the 44-point edge is the Bluejays best quarter through 13 games.
Lamberty Dished Up a Dozen
Junior Sydney Lamberty showed the season of giving is not just in December as she dished out the most assists by a Bluejay since 1994 with 12 in the win over Marquette on Jan. 2. Lamberty's 12 helping hands are the seventh most in school history in a single-game, but it hasn't been done since Becky Flynn did so against Missouri on Jan. 11, 1994. Two other Bluejays are also in the four-way tie as Cheryl Berry had 12 against Southern Utah on 1/13/90 and Tanya Warren distributed 12 against Nebraska-Omaha on
Feb. 28, 1986.
Marquette Brings out the Bluejays' 20-20 Vision
Senior Brianna Rollerson (22) and sophomore Audrey Faber (21) became the first Bluejay duo to reach 20+ points in the same game since Alexis Akin-Otiko and Marissa Janning recorded 28 and 27 respectivly on Jan. 25, 2015 in a home game against the same Marquette Golden Eagles. Â
Double-Figures For Everyone
The entire starting lineup went off for double-digits in the win over Marquette as Marissa Janning (12), Lauren Works (12) and Sydney Lamberty (10) joined Rollerson and Faber.
It marks the second time this season five Bluejays reached 10+ points in a game, the other being Creighton's 80-77 win over Drake on Nov. 17.
The last time the Bluejays had all five starters close the game in double-figures was during the 2014-15 season against St. John's on Feb. 6. The Bluejays' starting unit of Akin-Otiko (14), Rollerson (13) Janning (11), Lamberty (11) and MC McGrory (10) reached double-figures in the same game three-times that season, including in back-to-back games against Georgetown (Dec.30) and versus Kansas (Dec. 22).
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