DECEMBER 12, 2021•SACBEE.COM
Hawkins scores 25, Creighton tops No. 24 BYU 83-71Ryan Hawkins scored 19 of his season-high 25 points in the first half and Creighton beat No. 24 BYU 83-71.
Alex O'Connell - Bounces back in winO'Connell racked up 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Saturday's 83-71 win over BYU.
ImpactO'Connell relocated his stride after a disappointing two-point performance against Iowa State. He was the only Creighton shooter to find paydirt from three-point range on multiple occasions outside of Ryan Hawkins. Through his last five starts, the senior has averaged nine points and 3.6 rebounds over 25.2 minutes.
DECEMBER 12, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Ryan Nembhard - Contributes 17 pointsNembhard fouled out of Saturday's 83-71 victory over BYU after recording 17 points (5-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes.
ImpactNembhard recorded an aggressive season-high 15 shot attempts before fouling out of the game. Although he didn't record many assists, he committed only one turnover on the evening, making this his second game of the season where he was responsible for less than two turnovers. Through his last five starts, the freshman has averaged 11.6 points, three rebounds and four assists during 33.2 minutes.
DECEMBER 12, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Ryan Kalkbrenner - Sniffs double-double in winKalkbrenner totaled 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and five blocks across 32 minutes during Saturday's 83-71 victory over BYU.
ImpactKalkbrenner led the Bluejays in rebounds and was one of four players to record double-digit points in the win. In his eight appearances at home this season, the 7-foot-1 center has shot an excellent 72.9 percent from the floor. Through his last five starts, the sophomore has averaged 12.8 points and 6.8 rebounds during 25.2 minutes.
DECEMBER 12, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Te'Jon Lucas - Struggles in lossLucas posted four points (2-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists over 23 minutes during Saturday's 83-71 loss to Creighton.
ImpactLucas struggled to get any offense going as BYU trailed by double-digits for most of the game, being held to single digits for only the third time this season. He was also sloppy with the ball, turning it over a team-high four times. Lucas has been one of the top offensive options for the Cougars but is only shooting 44 percent thus far.
DECEMBER 12, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Hawkins scores 25, Creighton knocks off No. 24 BYU 83-71Ryan Hawkins scored 19 of his season-high 25 points in the first half and Creighton beat No. 24 BYU 83-71 on Saturday.
DECEMBER 11, 2021•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Hawkins scores 25, Creighton knocks off No. 24 BYU 83-71Ryan Hawkins scored 19 of his season-high 25 points in the first half and Creighton beat No. 24 BYU 83-71 on Saturday.
DECEMBER 11, 2021•SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
