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Creighton opens Big East play with 80-70 win over St. John's

NEW YORK -- Geoffrey Groselle scored 22 points and continued his torrid shooting pace Thursday, leading Creighton past St. John's 80-70 in the Big East opener for both teams.

The 7-foot senior center finished 9 of 10 from the field, making his first eight. He had made 16 of his 17 shots from the field over the last two games and entered the game leading the Big East in field goal percentage (73.3).

Maurice Watson Jr. had 17 points and eight assists and Cole Huff added 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Bluejays (10-4, 1-0).