Emma Ronsiek scores 22 and No. 22 Creighton women defeat Wyoming 73-61
LARAMIE, Wyo. -- — Emma Ronsiek scored eight of her 22 points in the fourth quarter and No. 22 Creighton pulled away for a 73-61 victory over Wyoming on Sunday.
After a tightly contested first half that ended in a 34-34 tie, the Bluejays began to break away in the third quarter. Their defense held Wyoming to 26.7% shooting and they outscored the Cowgirls 19-11, including Lauren Jensen's three-point play in the final second of the period.
Creighton carried the momentum into the fourth quarter, hitting three 3-pointers to get things started then Ronsiek scored her team's next seven points for a 69-55 lead near the two-minute mark.
Morgan Mally scored 18 points and Jensen finished with 16 for Creighton (7-1).
Allyson Fertig scored 18 of her game-high 30 points in the first half as the Cowgirls (4-4) stayed even with their Power Six opponent. Creighton's largest lead of the first half was five points.
Fertig made 13 of 19 shots and 4 of 6 free throws. She also grabbed 12 rebounds.
Up next for Creighton is the Big East opener at Nol 19 Marquette on Wednesday.
Wyoming hosts Montana State on Sunday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Anita Ortega
- Kyle Bacon
- Benny Luna
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Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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UConn | 18-0 | - | 33-6 |
Creighton | 15-3 | 3 | 26-6 |
Marquette | 11-7 | 7 | 23-9 |
Villanova | 11-7 | 7 | 22-13 |
St. John's | 11-7 | 7 | 18-15 |
Georgetown | 9-9 | 9 | 23-12 |
Seton Hall | 8-10 | 10 | 17-15 |
Butler | 6-12 | 12 | 15-17 |
Providence | 6-12 | 12 | 13-21 |
DePaul | 4-14 | 14 | 12-20 |
Xavier | 0-18 | 18 | 1-27 |
2023-24 Mountain West Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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UNLV | 17-1 | - | 30-3 |
New Mexico | 12-6 | 5 | 21-11 |
Wyoming | 11-7 | 6 | 18-15 |
Colorado State | 10-8 | 7 | 20-11 |
San Diego State | 10-8 | 7 | 22-13 |
Boise State | 10-8 | 7 | 21-14 |
Nevada | 10-8 | 7 | 16-16 |
Air Force | 8-10 | 9 | 15-17 |
Fresno State | 7-11 | 10 | 15-18 |
San José State | 2-16 | 15 | 7-24 |
Utah State | 2-16 | 15 | 5-25 |