Creighton Basketball 2017-2018

Post by **Coyote** » Sat Feb 24, 2018 3:55 pm

#3 Nova 83
Creighton 89

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Feb 24, 2018 3:56 pm

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..

CU FINALLY defeats 'Nova, the #3 ranked team in college basketball. After 8 seasons at the helm, I'd argue this one is truly Coach Mac's "signature" win.. This one might save the Jays from becoming NIT bound.. Still, I'd like to see a couple of wins in the Big East Tournament..

Huge win for Coach Mac and the Jays

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Ciao..LiO...Peace

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Sat Feb 24, 2018 3:57 pm

Sweet Jesus, hopefully this gets them out of the funk they've been in.

Just win at Marquette and take care of Depaul at home.

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Sat Feb 24, 2018 3:57 pm

Holy smokes.

Post by **Coyote** » Sat Feb 24, 2018 3:58 pm

And all this without Harrell and Hegner's bad ankles. Ballock and Epperson played huge.
#3 Villanova is the highest ranked team Creighton has ever beaten.
1963 #4 Arizona St. 2014 #4 Villanova were the previous highs

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Sat Feb 24, 2018 4:13 pm

Can't wait to see Epperson and Krampelj next year on the floor at the same time.

At several points during this game, I believe they had 3 newcomers on the floor. Huge for experience.

Maybe, just maybe, this gives them the confidence they need to finish strong.

Post by **nebugeater** » Sat Feb 24, 2018 4:24 pm

Great win to see!!!! Even for a Husker fan!

Post by **Coyote** » Sat Feb 24, 2018 4:47 pm

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iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Sat Feb 24, 2018 5:15 pm

That was a fun game.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sat Feb 24, 2018 6:03 pm

Wow, what a win.

First win over a Top 3 opponent
First win on Fox
2nd season in a row we have 4 wins over ranked teams

I had an Iowa fan attend from out of town and he absolutely loved the game as well. 4-0 when he has been to Bluejay games!

Huge shot by Mitch with 33 seconds left. Great to see him break out of his funk these past two games.

I have been waiting for a win like this for so long. Glad to be a Jay fan!

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Sat Feb 24, 2018 6:05 pm

skinzfan23 wrote:Wow, what a win.

First win over a Top 3 opponent
First win on Fox
2nd season in a row we have 4 wins over ranked teams

I had an Iowa fan attend from out of town and he absolutely loved the game as well. 4-0 when he has been to Bluejay games!

Huge shot by Mitch with 33 seconds left. Great to see him break out of his funk these past two games.

I have been waiting for a win like this for so long. Glad to be a Jay fan!

We need to take up collections for you and your friend to get to the Marquette game

Post by **Coyote** » Sat Feb 24, 2018 7:04 pm

Coyote wrote:And all this without Harrell and Hegner's bad ankles. Ballock and Epperson played huge.
#3 Villanova is the highest ranked team Creighton has ever beaten.
1963 #4 Arizona St. 2014 #4 Villanova were the previous highs

2014 vs. #4 Villanova:

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Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Feb 24, 2018 9:19 pm

Since we’re having a “feel good” Bluejay Saturday evening, I never get sick of watching this one-

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Ciao..LiO...Peacee

Post by **Coyote** » Sun Feb 25, 2018 3:45 pm

The Big East Women's Basketball Tournament Bracket is set:

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Post by **Coyote** » Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:17 pm

Marquette got a huge road win against Georgetown in OT, 90-86 this evening, making them a solid bubble team, with something to play for when Creighton comes calling.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Feb 27, 2018 10:34 am

THROUGH THE GOOD TIMES AND BAD, ON THE COURT AND OFF, TOBY HEGNER HAS LEARNED TO APPRECIATE THE MOMENT AS HE PREPARES FOR HIS LAST ONE IN OMAHA

“And you can’t give enough appreciation to the city of Omaha and the fans … we’re sitting in our gym right now and it says ‘17,000 Strong’ and when you think about [the Villanova game], that’s exactly what that was. Omaha helped us win that game. It wasn’t just us, it was everybody. That’s something that I’m always going to cherish.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Feb 27, 2018 12:41 pm

skinzfan23 wrote:THROUGH THE GOOD TIMES AND BAD, ON THE COURT AND OFF, TOBY HEGNER HAS LEARNED TO APPRECIATE THE MOMENT AS HE PREPARES FOR HIS LAST ONE IN OMAHA

“And you can’t give enough appreciation to the city of Omaha and the fans … we’re sitting in our gym right now and it says ‘17,000 Strong’ and when you think about [the Villanova game], that’s exactly what that was. Omaha helped us win that game. It wasn’t just us, it was everybody. That’s something that I’m always going to cherish.

Fantastic comment by Toby. I’m going to miss this guy for sure

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Ciao..LiO...Peace

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Feb 27, 2018 3:20 pm

For tonight's senior night, it is a whiteout (probably nothing like the whiteouts vs Wichita, but the first 6,000 fans get a free white t-shirt)

Also the first $10 for students at the concession stand is on Coach Mac per his twitter.

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Tue Feb 27, 2018 4:51 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote:
skinzfan23 wrote:THROUGH THE GOOD TIMES AND BAD, ON THE COURT AND OFF, TOBY HEGNER HAS LEARNED TO APPRECIATE THE MOMENT AS HE PREPARES FOR HIS LAST ONE IN OMAHA

“And you can’t give enough appreciation to the city of Omaha and the fans … we’re sitting in our gym right now and it says ‘17,000 Strong’ and when you think about [the Villanova game], that’s exactly what that was. Omaha helped us win that game. It wasn’t just us, it was everybody. That’s something that I’m always going to cherish.
Fantastic comment by Toby. I’m going to miss this guy for sure ...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

He definitely always played above and beyond. I think in many ways he was part of a great bridge to the Big East.

Post by **Coyote** » Tue Feb 27, 2018 9:56 pm

DePaul 57
Creighton 82

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Feb 27, 2018 9:57 pm

Coyote wrote:DePaul 57
Creighton 82

Nice win. About to listen to the Senior Day speeches in 1620 The Zone...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Feb 27, 2018 10:03 pm

MadMartin8 wrote:
Omaha Cowboy wrote:
skinzfan23 wrote:THROUGH THE GOOD TIMES AND BAD, ON THE COURT AND OFF, TOBY HEGNER HAS LEARNED TO APPRECIATE THE MOMENT AS HE PREPARES FOR HIS LAST ONE IN OMAHA

“And you can’t give enough appreciation to the city of Omaha and the fans … we’re sitting in our gym right now and it says ‘17,000 Strong’ and when you think about [the Villanova game], that’s exactly what that was. Omaha helped us win that game. It wasn’t just us, it was everybody. That’s something that I’m always going to cherish.
Fantastic comment by Toby. I’m going to miss this guy for sure ...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
He definitely always played above and beyond. I think in many ways he was part of a great bridge to the Big East.

Good point and I agree. Toby was a recruit when the Jays were still a Valley team.. Definitely a nice bridge

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Ciao..LiO...Peace

Post by **Coyote** » Tue Feb 27, 2018 10:05 pm

I don't know about you all... But doesn't Ballock remind you of Wragge?

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Feb 27, 2018 10:07 pm

Coyote wrote:I don't know about you all... But doesn't Ballock remind you of Wragge?

Very much so...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Post by **Brad** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 8:54 am

Another Senior Day in the books.

Game Photos:
http://photos.whiteandbluereview.com/p51958528

Senior Day Photos:
http://photos.whiteandbluereview.com/p426349326

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:30 am

Omaha Cowboy wrote:
Coyote wrote:I don't know about you all... But doesn't Ballock remind you of Wragge?
Very much so...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

I would have to disagree. He has the range that Wragge did, but other than that not much else reminds me of him. Ballock can rebound and pass, while Wragge was solely a spot up shooter. Wragge was also 2 inches taller. Ballock is a much more complete player.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 12:35 pm

Also noticed that last night's attendance was 18,191, which gave the Jays exactly 306,000 fans for the season. That is their highest total ever! (still think that someone fibbed the numbers a little though to get it evenly)

Post by **Brad** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:12 pm

skinzfan23 wrote:Also noticed that last night's attendance was 18,191, which gave the Jays exactly 306,000 fans for the season. That is their highest total ever! (still think that someone fibbed the numbers a little though to get it evenly)

Yeah, I didn't get that either. Not even close to full. I get that its tickets sold, but at 5pm there were still 200 tickets left.

Here's what it looked like:

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:49 pm

Nova held off Seton Hall 69-68 in OT. Butler and Providence also lost, so the Jays currently have sole possession of 3rd place in the conference.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sat Mar 03, 2018 10:08 am

Big game today, if the Jays win they will be guaranteed 3rd seed in the Big East tournament.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sat Mar 03, 2018 2:58 pm

Jays were up 10 with a min to go in the 1st half. Only lead by 5 at half. The lead was back to 11, but now its a 4 pt game again. Hopefully they don't give this one away like the one in Omaha. Only shooting 4-10 from the line doesn't help.

Post by **Coyote** » Sat Mar 03, 2018 3:21 pm

That Rousey 3 was dope.

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Sat Mar 03, 2018 3:41 pm

Still can't beat Marquette. Let them rain threes all day.

Have to not upset down their legs in the first round of the Big East tourney.

Haha the word filter is funny here.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Mar 03, 2018 10:08 pm

MadMartin8 wrote:Still can't beat Marquette. Let them rain threes all day.

Have to not upset down their legs in the first round of the Big East tourney.

Haha the word filter is funny here.

Disappointing 85-81 loss. Double disappointed with getting swept by Marquette by a grand total of less than 10 points in 2 games..

Be careful what you wish for is the clique.. But call me crazy-

I’d like the Jays to see Marquette for a 3rd time this season.. Something about the 3rd time being the charm comes to mind...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 7:45 am

Omaha Cowboy wrote:
MadMartin8 wrote:Still can't beat Marquette. Let them rain threes all day.

Have to not upset down their legs in the first round of the Big East tourney.

Haha the word filter is funny here.
Disappointing 85-81 loss. Double disappointed with getting swept by Marquette by a grand total of less than 10 points in 2 games..

Be careful what you wish for is the clique.. But call me crazy-

I’d like the Jays to see Marquette for a 3rd time this season.. Something about the 3rd time being the charm comes to mind...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

It's either that or Three Strikes and your out!!!

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 7:55 am

Omaha Cowboy wrote:
MadMartin8 wrote:Still can't beat Marquette. Let them rain threes all day.

Have to not upset down their legs in the first round of the Big East tourney.

Haha the word filter is funny here.
Disappointing 85-81 loss. Double disappointed with getting swept by Marquette by a grand total of less than 10 points in 2 games..

Be careful what you wish for is the clique.. But call me crazy-

I’d like the Jays to see Marquette for a 3rd time this season.. Something about the 3rd time being the charm comes to mind...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Call me a wuss, but I want no part of Marquette. They, mysteriously, have Creighton's number.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:27 am

I badly wanted a Creighton win...now they have to play @ 1:30 on Thursday, with a win, they would have played at 8:30.

Khyri Thomas had a great first half offensively, by far the best offensive half he has ever played, but he only scored 5 in the 2nd half. Hopefully Harrell is back for the Big East Tournament. For a team already hurting for height, it doesn't help to have a 6'7" guy out for 3 consecutive games.

Once again,like a few other times in the past few weeks, if the Jays would have won, they would more than likely been ranked in both polls, granted this time of year, no one cares.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Mar 06, 2018 12:20 pm

nebugeater wrote:
Omaha Cowboy wrote:
MadMartin8 wrote:Still can't beat Marquette. Let them rain threes all day.

Have to not upset down their legs in the first round of the Big East tourney.

Haha the word filter is funny here.
Disappointing 85-81 loss. Double disappointed with getting swept by Marquette by a grand total of less than 10 points in 2 games..

Be careful what you wish for is the clique.. But call me crazy-

I’d like the Jays to see Marquette for a 3rd time this season.. Something about the 3rd time being the charm comes to mind...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
It's either that or Three Strikes and your out!!!

I know. It’s just frustrating because the Jays lost 2 games to them by a grand total of 8 points.. Eight! Arrrgh..

I don’t think you’re a wuss for not wanting to play them again Martin.. But I have a feeling if CU meets them a 3rd time, they will slay that beast...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Post by **Coyote** » Thu Mar 08, 2018 3:39 pm

Providence 59
Creighton 59
Going to OT

Post by **Coyote** » Thu Mar 08, 2018 4:03 pm

Providence 72
Creighton 68

Look for a #10 seed.