Creighton was the lone BIG EAST team in action Friday and the Bluejays had little trouble with Longwood, taking a 113-58 decision. Khyri Thomas and Marcus Foster each scored 16 points. No Bluejay played more than 23 minutes. Creighton is the first team in the nation to win 10 games.
There are plenty of compelling matchups Saturday on the BIG EAST schedule. BIG EAST teams are 70-20 (.778) going into the day, which includes seven games, three against ranked opponents.
Saturday starts early with DePaul and Georgetown competing in the HoopHall Invitational in Miami, Fla. The Blue Demons take on Temple at 11:30 a.