Creighton just blitzed NU in the first half, scoring 51 points on 56% shooting. We though Marcus Foster was the guy to worry about, but freshman Ty-Shon Alexander was the real assassin, scoring 11 points on 4-6 shooting, including 3-4 from distance. The Blue Jays got layups and easy shots whenever they wanted and had 28 points in the paint. Creighton's bench is outscoring NU's 25-2. All things considered, NU has to feel fortunate down just eight at the half.
BMac kept them in the game with 14 points and five assists. Skelly has 7 and Law 6. Losing Lindsey to foul trouble really hurt -- he played just 10 minutes and had 5 points.
I don't think NU can win a 100-point game, which is the pace Creighton is on. They need to slow the pace. They are hitting shots -- 47% -- but the defense has been terrible. Creighton got points off switches, the pick-and-roll and just plain dribble-driving past a defender.
BMac kept them in the game with 14 points and five assists. Skelly has 7 and Law 6. Losing Lindsey to foul trouble really hurt -- he played just 10 minutes and had 5 points.
I don't think NU can win a 100-point game, which is the pace Creighton is on. They need to slow the pace. They are hitting shots -- 47% -- but the defense has been terrible. Creighton got points off switches, the pick-and-roll and just plain dribble-driving past a defender.