JANUARY 28, 2022 • OMAHA.COM
21CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS 4-3 · 9TH IN BIG EAST
4-3 · 9TH IN BIG EAST
Next Game vs Notre Dame · Sat 6:00PM
Coaching from the couch: Greg McDermott on missing Creighton games due to COVID Creighton men's basketball coach Greg McDermott, watching the last two Jays games from his couch, couldn't share his on-the-spot observation...
Alex O'Connell - Chips in 10 points O'Connell had 10 points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 72-55 loss to Butler.
Impact O'Connell has averaged 12.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists during 30.6 minutes over 18 appearances this season. The senior bounced back from his sudden cold snap, a six-point performance against DePaul, to deliver a double-digit point performance Wednesday. He will look to rekindle the 20-point average that he maintained through the first four games of 2022, against Xavier on Saturday.
JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Arthur Kaluma - Tireless in loss Kaluma produced 18 points (7-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 72-55 loss to Butler.
Impact Kaluma recorded a career-high 13 shot attempts and led his team in scoring Tuesday. He also has officially squashed the foul bug that plighted his production coming out of the layoff. The freshman recorded 11 fouls over the first three games of the new year and has only committed 4 in his last three games. Kaluma has recorded over 11 attempts three times this year, each game has ended as a Creighton defeat. Perhaps the Blue Jays could've used more rebounding help from Kaluma, but ultimately the three-point shooting is what sunk the ship Wednesday. Creighton shot a piddly 9.1 percent from three-point territory. The Blue Jays will look to elevate their three-point percentage above 10 percent in Saturday's game against Xavier.
JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hodges scores 18 to carry Butler over Creighton 72-55
Bo Hodges had 18 points and seven rebounds as Butler defeated Creighton 72-55JANUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Photos: Butler vs. Creighton at Hinkle Fieldhouse The Butler Bulldogs take on the Creighton Bluejays at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Jan. 26, 2022.
JANUARY 27, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Butler hosts Creighton following Harris' 21-point showing
Butler faces the Creighton Bluejays after Chuck Harris scored 21 points in Butler's 69-62 loss to the Providence FriarsJANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Creighton visits Butler following Harris' 21-point game
Butler hosts the Creighton Bluejays after Chuck Harris scored 21 points in Butler's 69-62 loss to the Providence FriarsJANUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kalkbrenner leads Creighton over DePaul 60-47
Ryan Kalkbrenner posted 18 points and 10 rebounds to carry Creighton to a 60-47 win over DePaulJANUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trey Alexander - Contributes 11 points Alexander supplied 11 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and four assists over 21 minutes during Wednesday's 87-64 win over St. John's.
Impact Alexander delivered a career-high 11 points alongside a career-high four assists in a great performance off the bench. The freshman has averaged 5.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and two assists during 22.5 minutes over the last four games.
JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
COVID-19 to cause Creighton's McDermott to miss DePaul game Creighton coach Greg McDermott has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be with the Bluejays when they play DePaul at home on Saturday.
JANUARY 21, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Creighton coach tests positive, will miss DePaul game
Creighton coach Greg McDermott has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be with the Bluejays when they play DePaul at home on SaturdayJANUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Creighton takes on DePaul following O'Connell's 28-point performance
JANUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
O'Connell's 28 points lifts Creighton past St. John's 87-64
Alex O’Connell scored a career-high 28 points on 6-for-9 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds and Creighton beat St. John’s 87-64JANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
St. John's vs Creighton Prediction & Pick for NCAA Basketball Game From FanDuel Sportsbook (Jan. 19) St. John's vs Creighton prediction and college basketball pick straight up and ATS for Wednesday's game between SJU vs CREI.
JANUARY 19, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM
Ryan Kalkbrenner - Records five blocks Kalkbrenner ended Saturday's 80-73 loss to Xavier with eight points (4-8 FG), five rebounds, four assists, five blocks and one steal over 32 minutes.
Impact Kalkbrenner has averaged 10.7 points,3.3 blocks, two assists and one steal during 32 minutes over three appearances since the layoff. He blocked five shots for the fifth time this season, terrorizing Xavier in the post. The sophomore distributed a career-high four assists, but couldn't find enough hot hands to feed to get the victory. He will look to continue helping the Bluejays in versatile ways on Wednesday against St. John's.
JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
No. 17 Xavier rallies to defeat Creighton 80-73
Colby Jones scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half as No. 17 Xavier rallied to defeat Creighton 80-73JANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arthur Kaluma - Chips in seven points Kaluma logged seven points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one block and one steal over 27 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 80-73 loss to Xavier.
Impact Kaluma has averaged 6.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, four turnovers and 3.7 fouls during 25.7 minutes over his last three appearances. Since the layoff, the freshman hasn't been able to get his turnovers and fouling under control. He has been just as precise with his shot selection, shooting 47.1 percent from the floor. However, he will look to squash the turnover bug to get his production back on track against St. John's on Wednesday.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Hawkins - Records double-double Hawkins totaled 13 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and 13 rebounds in 37 minutes during Saturday's 80-73 loss to Xavier.
Impact Hawkins paired 13 points and 13 rebounds together to record his fifth double-double of the season and his second since the layoff. After going scoreless on Jan. 5 against Villanova, it was great to see him go 50 percent from the floor in this bounce-back performance. The senior recorded a season-high 12 defensive rebounds as he led the Bluejays on the boards. He will look to maintain his hustle against St. John's on Wednesday.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alex O'Connell - Leads team in scoring O'Connell chipped in 22 points (7-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 37 minutes during Saturday's 80-73 loss to Xavier.
Impact O'Connell posted a career-high 22 points, finally eclipsing the 20 point mark he has reached twice in his career. The senior has averaged 17.3 points, five rebounds and one assist during 32.7 minutes over his last three appearances. He has been otherworldly from beyond-the-arc over that same stretch, shooting 50 percent from three-point range.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Nembhard - Delivers 18 points Nembhard supplied 18 points (8-21 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, six assists and three steals in 36 minutes during Saturday's 80-73 loss to Xavier.
Impact Nembhard had his most aggressive shooting performance yet, recording over 20 shot attempts for the first time in his career. The freshman has averaged 11.7 points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals during 38 minutes over his last three appearances. He also found time to feed his teammates, leading the Bluejays in assists for the first time since the layoff. Despite the loss, it was an excellent return to form and he will look to keep his newfound aggression alive for Wednesday's contest against St. John's.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
