Villanova Wildcats vs. Creighton Bluejays - News - December 17, 2021

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Creighton finishes strong, knocks off No. 9 Villanova 79-59

Ryan Hawkins scored 19 points to lead four players in double figures and Creighton closed with a flurry in a 79-59 victory over No. 9 Villanova in the Big East opener for both team...

DECEMBER 18, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bryan Antoine - Plays seven minutes off benchAntoine (knee) provided no counting stats in seven minutes during Friday's 79-59 loss to Creighton.

ImpactAntoine was in uniform ahead of Sunday's loss to Baylor but didn't take the court. However, he was able to make his season debut Friday. Although he played a limited role off the bench, it appears as though he'll be available going forward.

DECEMBER 17, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Shereef Mitchell - Not dressed FridayMitchell (undisclosed) isn't in uniform ahead of Friday's game against Villanova, Matt DeMarinis of White & Blue Review reports.

ImpactMitchell will be sidelined for a third consecutive game, although the nature of his absence isn't yet clear. His next chance to play will be Monday against DePaul.

DECEMBER 17, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Villanova vs Creighton Prediction, Odds, Spread, Line & Over/Under for Dec. 17 College Basketball GameVillanova vs Creighton Basketball Game Info No. 9 (Villanova Wildcats 7-3, 0-0 Big East) vs. Creighton Bluejays (8-3, 0-0 Big East) Date: Fr...

DECEMBER 17, 2021•FANDUEL.COM

Ryan Kalkbrenner - Efficient night from the floorKalkbrenner produced 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 58-57 loss to Arizona State.

ImpactKalkbrenner had another otherworldly efficient night from the floor in his second consecutive game where he recorded a field goal percentage over 85 percent. His first double-double of the season is just around the corner as this was his second consecutive game with double-digit points and nine rebounds. The sophomore is a rock for his team and has averaged a field goal percentage of 74 percent through his 11 games played this season.

DECEMBER 17, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Arthur Kaluma - Wrangles eight reboundsKaluma had nine points (4-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 58-57 loss to Arizona State.

ImpactKaluma recorded a season-low one turnover on his way to taking a season-high-tying 12 shot attempts. The last time the forward recorded 12 shots he turned the ball over five times. The sky is the limit if he can continue to combine aggression at the rim with adequate ball care. Through his last five appearances, the freshman has averaged 8.6 points and 5.4 rebounds.

DECEMBER 17, 2021•ROTOWIRE

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Creighton finishes strong, knocks off No. 9 Villanova 79-59

Creighton stuns No. 9 Villanova, 79-59, to open up Big East competition

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Creighton finishes strong, knocks off No. 9 Villanova 79-59

Creighton stuns No. 9 Villanova, 79-59, to open up Big East competition