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Ryan Kalkbrenner - Approaches double-double in lossKalkbrenner had 13 points (3-7 FG, 7-7 FT), eight rebounds and two blocks in 34 minutes during Saturday's 74-64 loss to Xavier.

ImpactKalkbrenner has averaged 13.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 4.3 blocks during 32 minutes over the last three games. The 7-foot-1 center has shot a dangerous 88 percent from the free-throw line since the layoff. The sophomore will seek to get aggressive on offense against UCONN on Tuesday as both games this season that he has surpassed 10 attempts have ended in a Creighton victory.

JANUARY 30, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Ryan Nembhard - Unleashes 23 pointsNembhard ended Saturday's 74-64 loss to Xavier with 23 points (9-19 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 39 minutes.

ImpactNembhard recorded a career-high for points and led Xavier in scoring. The freshman has averaged 11 points, 3.8 assists and 2.8 rebounds during 31.8 minutes over the last five games. He will seek to elevate Creighton back into the winner's column against UCONN on Tuesday.

JANUARY 30, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Nate Johnson - 15 points from three-point rangeJohnson finished with 15 points (5-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt), three rebounds, one block and three steals across 35 minutes during Saturday's 74-64 victory over Creighton.

ImpactJohnson returned to form after averaging just 2.5 points through the four games previous to Saturday. He accounted for half of Xavier's 10 three-pointers in one of his best performances from beyond the arc of the season. The senior will look to keep his hands hot for Wednesday's game against Butler.

JANUARY 30, 2022•ROTOWIRE

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