Saturday, February 11
D.J. Sokol Arena
1:00 pm
Creighton University
vs
Providence
Photo by: Steve Branscombe
Women's Basketball to Host Providence in Bluejays' Pink Game on Saturday
2/8/2017 6:49:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Omaha, Neb. -- The Creighton women's basketball team hosts Providence in the Bluejays' annual Pink night on Saturday, Feb. 11.
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Bird Seeds
Creighton holds a 8-1 edge over Providence, taking three of the four meetings last
season. The Bluejays are 3-0 against the Friars at home, with all three wins coming by at least 21 points.
About Providence
Scouting Providence (10-14, 2-11 BIG EAST)
Keys to the Game w/Providence
Bluejays Have Enjoyed their home Pinks
Since playing their first Pink game in support of cancer awareness during the 2010-11 season, Creighton has posted a 6-0 record in Pink games.
2010-11:Â Â Â W, 71-44 vs. Illinois State
2011-12:Â Â Â W, 68-59 vs. Illinois State
2012-13:Â Â Â W, 56-46 vs. Wichita State
2013-14:Â Â Â W, 85-64 vs. Providence
2014-15:Â Â Â W, 84-57 vs. Providence
2015-16:Â Â Â W, 83-81 vs. Marquette
Friars and Bluejays Match Long Range Strengths
A big part of both Creighton's and Providene's offense is the three-point shot. The Friars lead the BIG EAST, shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc, while Creighton is second at 34.7%. Not surprisingly both teams also defend the three-ball well, Creighton is second in the league in three-point defense allowing 28.8%, while Providence gives up 30.9% of treys.
The Difference has been Defense
The primary reason for the Bluejays' improvement during the 2016-17 season has been Creighton's play on defense. The Bluejays are limiting opponents to 37.8% from the field this season and just 28.8% from long range. Those numbers are the best since Creighton joined the BIG EAST in 2012-13. The last time the Bluejays finished the season holding opponents under 38% from the field was 2008-09 at 37.9%.
Year   FG%   3FG%   PPG
2010-11Â Â Â 41.1Â Â Â 30.9Â Â Â 59.7
2011-12Â Â Â 39.2Â Â Â 28.8Â Â Â 57.0
2012-13Â Â Â 38.6Â Â Â 30.9Â Â Â 58.8
2013-14Â Â Â 41.5Â Â Â 28.8Â Â Â 62.3
2014-15Â Â Â 43.7Â Â Â 39.5Â Â Â 66.7
2015-16Â Â Â 40.7Â Â Â 31.1Â Â Â 62.1
2016-17Â Â Â 37.8Â Â Â 28.8Â Â Â 58.2
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2/11: - 1:00 pm - Providence (10-14, 2-11 BIG EAST) at Creighton (17-6, 11-2 BIG EAST)
Series History: Creighton leads Providence, 8-1
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Online: BIG EAST Digital Network (BEDN)
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Series History: Creighton leads Providence, 8-1
Stats (Free): http://creighton.statbroadcast.com
Online: BIG EAST Digital Network (BEDN)
http://foxsportsgo.com
Bird Seeds
- Creighton holds an 8-1 series edge on Providence, including a 58-51 win over the Friars in Rhode Island on Jan. 14.
- The Bluejays enter Saturday's contest with just one home loss this season, sitting at 9-1 in the confines of D.J. Sokol Arena. Providence, meanwhile, is 3-9 on the road this season. The Friars, however, are 0-6 in BIG EAST play on the road.
- Saturday's contest is the Bluejays annual Pink game to support Cancer
- awareness. Creighton first Pink game was during the 2010-11 season, the Bluejays are 6-0 in the contests.
- Although the Bluejays are 11-2 in BIG EAST play and Providence is 2-11, the gap between the two squads is not as large as it may seem. Creighton is 5-2 this season in games decided by five points or less. Providence is 2-7, including a 72-70 overtime loss at Georgetown last weekend.
- Providence has been particularly dangerous from beyond the arc this season as the Friars are shooting just under 38% (37.9). Creighton is holding its opponents to just 28.8% from outside. Providence was 2-for-9 from three-point range in the first meeting.
Creighton holds a 8-1 edge over Providence, taking three of the four meetings last
season. The Bluejays are 3-0 against the Friars at home, with all three wins coming by at least 21 points.
About Providence
- Located in Providence, R.I.
- The Friars made a coaching change prior to the season, bringing in Jim Crowley from St. Bonaventure.
- Crowley has a career record of 307-282, with 297 wins coming at St. Bonaventure.
Scouting Providence (10-14, 2-11 BIG EAST)
- Providence opened the season with seven consecutive wins, but has dropped 14 of its last 17.
- The Friars are led by sophomore Yoyo (Jovana) Nogic, who is averaging 14.5 ppg. Just a step back is senior Sarah Beal's 13.2 ppg.
- Nogic has raised her average to 14.9 in BIG EAST play, while Beal is up as well at 13.8.
- The Friars have been excellent beyond the arc this season, shooting 38% on the season and 35% in BIG EAST play.
- One area the Friars have struggled is on the glass, allowing 23 offensive rebounds to Georgetown last Friday.
Keys to the Game w/Providence
- Crash the Glass: Providence is giving up just over 11 offensive rebounds per game in BIG EAST play. Â
- Ball Security: Sarah Beal has given the Bluejays problems with her ability to cause turnovers the lead to layups.
- Expose the interior: Rollerson has an advantage in the interior against the Friars. She collected a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds in the first meeting.
Bluejays Have Enjoyed their home Pinks
Since playing their first Pink game in support of cancer awareness during the 2010-11 season, Creighton has posted a 6-0 record in Pink games.
2010-11:Â Â Â W, 71-44 vs. Illinois State
2011-12:Â Â Â W, 68-59 vs. Illinois State
2012-13:Â Â Â W, 56-46 vs. Wichita State
2013-14:Â Â Â W, 85-64 vs. Providence
2014-15:Â Â Â W, 84-57 vs. Providence
2015-16:Â Â Â W, 83-81 vs. Marquette
Friars and Bluejays Match Long Range Strengths
A big part of both Creighton's and Providene's offense is the three-point shot. The Friars lead the BIG EAST, shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc, while Creighton is second at 34.7%. Not surprisingly both teams also defend the three-ball well, Creighton is second in the league in three-point defense allowing 28.8%, while Providence gives up 30.9% of treys.
The Difference has been Defense
The primary reason for the Bluejays' improvement during the 2016-17 season has been Creighton's play on defense. The Bluejays are limiting opponents to 37.8% from the field this season and just 28.8% from long range. Those numbers are the best since Creighton joined the BIG EAST in 2012-13. The last time the Bluejays finished the season holding opponents under 38% from the field was 2008-09 at 37.9%.
Year   FG%   3FG%   PPG
2010-11Â Â Â 41.1Â Â Â 30.9Â Â Â 59.7
2011-12Â Â Â 39.2Â Â Â 28.8Â Â Â 57.0
2012-13Â Â Â 38.6Â Â Â 30.9Â Â Â 58.8
2013-14Â Â Â 41.5Â Â Â 28.8Â Â Â 62.3
2014-15Â Â Â 43.7Â Â Â 39.5Â Â Â 66.7
2015-16Â Â Â 40.7Â Â Â 31.1Â Â Â 62.1
2016-17Â Â Â 37.8Â Â Â 28.8Â Â Â 58.2
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