Nembhard, Hawkins lead Creighton past Nebraska 77-69
Freshman Ryan Nembhard scored 22 points, Ryan Hawkins had 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Creighton defeated Nebraska 77-69NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Creighton visits Nebraska
Creighton and Nebraska both look to put winning streaks togetherNOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Produces 20 points O'Connell collected 20 points (8-15 FG, 3-8 3pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, three steals and two assists in 35 minutes of Tuesday's 90-77 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
Impact O'Connell hasn't scored 20 points since he started with Duke in 2018, and after going 1-7 in the first half it looked unlikely he would do so again. However, the senior composed himself at halftime and returned to drain 7-8 shots and steal the ball three times in the second half. That surge pulled Creighton back from a nine-point deficit and catapulted them to victory.
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
O'Connell carries Creighton past Arkansas-Pine Bluff 90-77
Alex O'Connell scored 20 points as Creighton topped Arkansas-Pine Bluff 90-77 in a season openerNOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McDermott, No. 17 Creighton rout Butler 87-56 in Big East
With coach Greg McDermott back on the bench after a one-game suspension, No. 17 Creighton cruised into the semifinals of the Big East Tournament with an 87-56 victory against Butle...MARCH 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Doesn't see any action Saturday O'Connell did not play in Saturday's 74-66 win over UConn after reports surfaced before the game that he was dealing with an ankle issue.
Impact It's unclear when exactly O'Connell sustained his ankle injury as it was reported for the first time just minutes before Saturday's tip. The Duke transfer has averaged 4.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in eight games since being granted immediate eligibility to play back in December. The severity of his ankle injury is still unknown which leaves his status for Wednesday's game against Seton Hall up in the air.
JANUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with ankle issue O'Connell is dealing with an ankle issue ahead of Saturday's game against UConn, Jon Nyatawa of the Omaha World-Herald reports.
Impact It's unclear if O'Connell's ankle injury could prevent him from taking the floor altogether, but he's one of two Creighton bench contributors dealing with ankle issues. If one or both can't play, the bench could be shortened Friday, allowing more run to the starting five.
JANUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sets season-high in points O'Connell recorded 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-5 3PT, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 17 minutes in the 97-79 win over St. John on Saturday.
Impact O'Connell has yet to start a game and had not produced much leading up to the win Saturday. However, the guard put together a strong showing with the second-highest points for the Bluejays and did it all off the bench. He also dominated the paint with six grabs and threw a few assists in there. Aforementioned, he has not produced like this prior to the matchup with the Red Storm, but will be more viable if he can continue this newly found form.
JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No. 7 Creighton routs St. John's 97-79 without Zegarowski
Denzel Mahoney scored a season-high 24 points to lead six players in double figures with star Marcus Zegarowski out of the lineup, and seventh-ranked Creighton pulled away early in...JANUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Given green light O'Connell will be eligible to take the floor Thursday versus St. John's following the NCAA's decision to grant a blanket waiver for all transfers in 2020-21, Jeff Goodman of WatchS...
Impact O'Connell logged 13.3 minutes per game at Duke last season but transferred to Creighton with hopes of playing a larger role with the Blue Jays next season. He won't even have to wait that long following the NCAA's blanket waiver, which will allow him to play out the remainder of 2020-21 and all of next season as well.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
