Creighton wins 86-77 over Xavier
OMAHA, Neb. -- — Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 29 points as Creighton beat Xavier 86-77 on Wednesday night for its sixth straight victory.
Kalkbrenner also added nine rebounds for the Bluejays (15-6, 8-2 Big East Conference). Neal Jamiya scored 16 points and added six rebounds and six assists. Steven Ashworth shot 3 for 11 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 15 points, while adding five rebounds and eight assists.
Ryan Conwell led the way for the Musketeers (13-9, 5-6) with 20 points. Xavier also got 16 points and six rebounds from Zach Freemantle. John Hugley had 13 points and six rebounds.
Creighton led Xavier at the half, 40-35, with Kalkbrenner scoring 13 points.
Up next for Creighton is a matchup Saturday with Villanova on the road. Xavier hosts Georgetown on Tuesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Doug Shows
- Tony Henderson
- Nathan Farrell
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 18-2 | - | 28-4 |
| Creighton | 15-5 | 3 | 22-9 |
| UConn | 14-6 | 4 | 22-9 |
| Marquette | 13-7 | 5 | 22-9 |
| Xavier | 13-7 | 5 | 21-10 |
| Villanova | 11-9 | 7 | 19-13 |
| Georgetown | 8-12 | 10 | 17-15 |
| Butler | 6-14 | 12 | 14-19 |
| Providence | 6-14 | 12 | 12-20 |
| DePaul | 4-16 | 14 | 14-18 |
| Seton Hall | 2-18 | 16 | 7-25 |
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