OMAHA, NEB. -- Lead
The win pushed the Bluejays to 2-0 on the season, while Nebraska-Omaha (UNO) fell to 1-3.
The opening moments of the game saw UNO stay with Creighton as the Mavericks held a 7-5 lead with 17:01 showing on the clock. The competitive contest quickly evaporated as Creighton turned up its defense. Over the next 12 minutes the Bluejays outscored UNO 27-3 to race out to a 32-10 advantage (5:42). During that 12-minute stretch Creighton's defense held the Mavericks to just 1-of-18 (5.6%) from the field.
While the Bluejays' defense was cooking, Creighton's ability to get multiple players involved also shined.