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Creighton wins 79-54 against Seton Hall
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) Ryan Kalkbrenner’s 23 points helped Creighton defeat Seton Hall 79-54 on Saturday.
Kalkbrenner also added nine rebounds and three blocks for the Bluejays (14-6, 7-2 Big East Conference). Steven Ashworth added 17 points while going 6 of 9 (5 for 8 from 3-point range) while he also had nine assists. Isaac Traudt went 4 of 4 from the field to finish with 10 points.
The Pirates (6-14, 1-8) were led by Prince Aligbe, who posted 12 points. Seton Hall also got 10 points, five assists and three steals from Garwey Dual. Emmanuel Okorafor finished with eight points.
Creighton took the lead with 2:12 left in the first half and never looked back. Ashworth led his team in scoring with 14 points in the first half to help put them up 38-34 at the break. Creighton extended its lead to 47-34 during the second half, fueled by a 9-0 scoring run. Kalkbrenner scored a team-high 10 points in the second half as his team closed out the win.
Creighton plays Wednesday against Xavier at home, and Seton Hall hosts Providence on Tuesday.
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In a dominating performance, Creighton University’s men’s basketball team secured a 79-54 victory over Seton Hall on Saturday night. The Bluejays came out strong from the start, establishing a solid lead in the first half and never looking back.
Creighton’s offense was firing on all cylinders, with multiple players contributing points and playing unselfish basketball. Marcus Zegarowski led the team in scoring with 18 points, while Damien Jefferson added 15 points and Mitch Ballock chipped in 12.
Defensively, the Bluejays were locked in, holding Seton Hall to just 54 points and forcing numerous turnovers. Denzel Mahoney and Christian Bishop were instrumental in shutting down the Pirates’ offense and limiting their scoring opportunities.
With this win, Creighton improves to 12-4 on the season and solidifies their spot near the top of the Big East standings. The team will look to carry this momentum into their next game and continue their winning ways. Go Bluejays! #CreightonBasketball #Victory #GoBluejays
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