Road Trip Continues for WBB as Bluejays Battle Georgetown on Sunday

Washington, D.C. -- Riding back-to-back wins over Marquette and at Villanova, the Creighton women's basketball squad looks to extend its winning streak in a fierce battle with Georgetown on Sunday, Feb.5 at 12:00 pm (CT).

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2/5: - 12:00 pm - Creighton (16-6, 10-2 BIG EAST) at Georgetown (14-7, 6-5 BIG EAST)

Series History: Creighton leads Georgetown, 5-2

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Bird Seeds

Creighton rallied for a dramatic win in the first meeting between the two squads, with senior Lauren Works hitting a game-tying three-pointer to force overtime in the closing seconds of regulation.
The Bluejays hold a 5-2 series edge on the Bulldogs, but dropped both
meetings with Georgetown last season.
Sunday's contest could have lasting implications on the NCAA Tournament. Creighton enters the contest 23rd in the WarrenNolan.com RPI live. The Hoyas, meanwhile, are 43rd.
With Friday's 47-44 win over Villanvoa, the Bluejays moved to 5-2 this season in contests decided by five points or less.
Georgetown has won its last five games, including two that went to overtime. Friday's win over Providence has a specifically dramatic feel. The Hoyas got a game-tying trey in the closing seconds from Faith Woodard, then earned the victory in the extra session.
In the first meeting between the Bluejays and Hoyas, Georgetown guard Dionna White was unable to play due to illness.
Senior Brianna Rollerson delivered a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds in the first meeting this season.

Georgetown vs. Creighton Series:
Creighton holds a 5-2 edge over Georgetown, including a thrilling overtime win against the Hoyas earlier this season. The Bluejays are 2-1 in Georgetown, dropping a 69-57 decision last season.

About Georgetown

Located in Washington, D.C.
In her third season with the Hoyas, head coach Natasha Adair is 30-48 with the Georgetown.
Her career record is 69-79 over five seasons as a head coach.

Scouting Georgetown
(14-7, 6-5 BIG EAST)

After opening BIG EAST play 0-4, the Hoyas appear to be putting things together with six victories over their last seven games.
Georgetown is a long athletic squad, that length has been a troublesome attribute for Creighton.
Dorothy Adomako, Faith Woodard and Dionna White led the Hoyas with a combined 44.5 ppg this season. As a team Georgetown is averaging 65.7 ppg.

Keys to the Game w/Georgetown

Rebounding: The Hoyas had 23 offensive rebounds in their win over Providence. The most critical one gave Georgetown a second look to tie the game at the end of regulation.
Points in the Paint: Creighton was scrappy in the paint in the first meeting, but were outscored 30-20 by the Hoyas.
Stop Ball Penetration: With Dionna White and DaDa Burton the Hoyas have
multiple option to break down the Creighton defense. The Bluejays must stop the ball and force Georgetown to settle for jump shots.

Road Trip Continues for WBB as Bluejays Battle Georgetown on Sunday

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Players Mentioned

Brianna Rollerson

Lauren Works

Road Trip Continues for WBB as Bluejays Battle Georgetown on Sunday

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Players Mentioned

Brianna Rollerson

Lauren Works

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