Creighton Women's Basketball

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Nov 14, 2022 8:18 pm

Women's Basketball Climbs to 20th in AP Poll
Bluejays Earn Highest Ranking in School History

The Creighton women's basketball team earned the highest ranking in school history when the Associated Press Top 25 poll was announced on Monday, November 14. Creighton has previously been ranked 11 other times in the AP Poll (5) and USA Today/Coaches Poll (6). The Bluejays were No. 21 in the preseason AP and USA Today/Coaches Poll. The 2022-23 season began for the Bluejays with a pair of road victories, 78-69 at No. 23 South Dakota State on Nov. 7 and 74-51 at South Dakota on Nov. 10. Creighton finished the 2021-22 season with a 23-10 record and advanced to the program's first Elite Eight thanks to victories over Colorado, No. 8 Iowa and No. 10 Iowa State, with the latter two wins being CU's first top 10 victories in program history.

Associated Press Poll Rankings
March 1, 1992 - #25 (tie)
March 8, 1992 - #23
March 15, 1992 - #21
March 6, 2017 - #23
October 18, 2022 - #21
November 14, 2022 - #20

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Nov 16, 2022 6:51 am

Mogensen Leads As #20 Women's Basketball Dominates #22 Huskers

Molly Mogensen scored 19 of her career-high 22 points in the first half and No. 20 Creighton never trailed in a 77-51 win over No. 22 Nebraska on Tuesday night in the first women's basketball sellout ever (2,306) at D.J. Sokol Arena. Creighton improved to 3-0 with its largest victory margin over Nebraska since 1993 while becoming the nation's first team with two top-25 wins this winter. Nebraska fell to 2-1 after the first meeting ever between the rivals when both teams were ranked

#20 Creighton Women's Basketball Highlights vs. #22 Nebraska 11-15-2022

Creighton dominates Nebraska in Top 25 showdown

A sellout crowd showed up for an in-state prizefight between two Top 25 women’s basketball teams. After No. 20 Creighton routed No. 22 Nebraska 77-51 Tuesday night, the record 2,306 fans at Sokol Arena had to agree: The Bluejays pack a title contender’s punch and look every bit like the Elite Eight team they became last year. Even if CU wore their road uniforms at home for vibrant blue state/red state contrast.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Nov 16, 2022 9:20 am

That was good win for the Creighton women. Hopefully they can jump in the polls next.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Nov 20, 2022 6:30 pm

Bluejay Women's Basketball Delivers 85-66 win at Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa -- Guided by 23 points from junior Emma Ronsiek (Sioux Falls, S.D.), the 20th ranked Creighton Women's Basketball team defeated Northern Iowa 85-66 on Sunday, November 20. The win lifted the Bluejays to 4-0 on the season, while the Panthers fell to 2-2 overall.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 4:10 pm

Bluejay Women's Hoops Continues to Climb, Checking in at #16

Powered by a 4-0 start to the 2022-23 season, the Creighton women's basketball team continued to climb the Associated Press Top 25 poll, reaching a program high of #16 when the poll was announced on Monday, November 21.

Creighton has previously been ranked 13 other times in the AP Poll (6) and USA Today/Coaches Poll (&). The Bluejays were No. 21 in the preseason AP and USA Today/Coaches Poll. The 2022-23 season began for the Bluejays with a pair of road victories, 78-69 at No. 23 South Dakota State on Nov. 7 and 74-51 at South Dakota on Nov. 10. Creighton's home season began with a 77-51 win over #22 Nebraska (Nov. 15), followed by another impressive road win at Northern Iowa 85-66 on Nov. 20. Creighton returns to the court on Tuesday, Nov. 22 in its fourth road game of the season, facing Omaha at 7:05 p.m.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 9:01 pm

Women's Basketball Downs Omaha, 93-71

Juniors Emma Ronsiek (Sioux Falls, S.D.) and Lauren Jensen (Lakeville, Minn.) combined to score 46 points as #16 Creighton bested Omaha 93-71 on Tuesday, November 22. The win lifted the Bluejays to 5-0 on the season, while Omaha fell to 3-2.

Creighton returns to the court on Friday, November 25 in its BIG EAST Conference opener at Xaiver at 11:00 a.m.

Creighton Women's Basketball Highlights vs. Omaha, 11/22/22

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 6:55 pm

Bluejay Women's Basketball Escapes with 57-51 Victory Over Xavier

Seven straight points late in the fourth quarter turned the game in No. 16 Creighton's favor as the Bluejay Women's Basketball team defeated Xavier 57-51 in the opening game of BIG EAST action on Friday, November 25. The win lifted Creighton to 6-0 on the season and 1-0 in BIG EAST action, while Xavier fell to 5-1 overall and 0-1 in conference contests.

Creighton Women's Basketball Highlights at Xavier 11-25-22

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Nov 28, 2022 6:03 pm

Bluejay Women's Hoops Leaps to #13 in AP Poll

With two more victories last week, the Creighton women's basketball team continued to climb the Associated Press Top 25 poll, reaching a program high of #13 when the poll was announced on Monday, November 28. The Bluejays have been ranked each week of the 2022-23 season, climbing from No. 21 to open the season. In their first six games Creighton has posted a pair of Top-25 victories (78-69 at No. 23 South Dakota State on Nov. 7 and 77-51 win over #22 Nebraska on Nov. 15). Creighton returns to the court on Friday, Dec. 2, facing #25 Villanova at 6:00 p.m

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Dec 03, 2022 9:19 am

Bluejay Women's Hoops Rallies For 67-46 Win at #25 Villanova

Villanova, Pa. -- Trailing 19-9 after one, the 13th-ranked Creighton Women's Basketball team rallied to defeat #25 Villanova 67-46 on Friday, December 2. The win moved the Bluejays to 7-0 on the season and 2-0 in BIG EAST play, while the Wildcats fell to 6-2 overall and 0-1 in conference action.

Creighton returns to the court on Sunday, December 4 as the Bluejays face St. John's at 1:00 p.m. (CT).

Creighton Women's Basketball Highlights at #25 Villanova (12-2-22)

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 7:01 pm

Bluejay Women's Basketball Falls to #21 Arkansas, 83-75

Creighton Women's Basketball dropped its first home game of the season, falling to #21 Arkansas 83-75 on Saturday, December 17. The loss moved the 16th ranked Bluejays to 8-2 on the season, while the Razorbacks climbed to 13-0 overall.

Creighton Women's Basketball Highlights vs. Arkansas 12/17/22

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Dec 21, 2022 8:53 am

Bluejay Women's Hoops Falls to #2 Stanford, 72-59

Palo Alto, Calif. -- The 21st ranked Creighton Women's Basketball team battled hard, yet dropped a 72-59 decision to #2 Stanford on Tuesday, December 20. The loss dropped the Bluejays to 8-3 on the season, while the Cardinal climbed to 12-1 overall.

#21 Creighton Women's Basketball at #2 Stanford Highlights 12-20-2022

Jones leads No. 2 Stanford women past No. 21 Creighton
Haley Jones had 16 points and eight assists, freshman Talana Lepolo scored a season-best 17 and No. 2 Stanford beat 21st-ranked Creighton 72-59 for its seventh straight victory.

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Haley Jones had 16 points and eight assists, freshman Talana Lepolo scored a season-best 17 and No. 2 Stanford beat 21st-ranked Creighton 72-59 for its seventh straight victory.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 7:22 am

Women's Hoops Downed By #8 Connecticut, 72-47

The 21st ranked Creighton women's basketball team dropped a 72-47 decision to #8 Connecticut on Wednesday, December 28. The loss dropped the Bluejays to 8-4 on the season and 2-2 in BIG EAST action, while Connecticut moved to 10-2 overall and 3-0 in conference play.

#21 Creighton Women's Basketball vs #8 Connecticut Highlights 12-28-2022

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Dec 31, 2022 6:05 pm

#21 Creighton Women's Basketball vs DePaul Highlights 12-31-2022

Late Surge Lifts Women's Basketball to 92-82 Win at DePaul

Powered by a 12-0 run to close the game, the 21st ranked Creighton women's basketball team downed DePaul 92-82 on Saturday, December 31. The win lifted the Bluejays to 9-4 on the season and 3-2 in BIG EAST action, while DePaul fell to 10-5 overall and 3-1 in conference contests.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Jan 08, 2023 6:00 pm

Bluejay Women's Hoops Earns 68-42 Win Over Marquette

Omaha, Neb. -- Led by a committed defensive effort, the 25th ranked Creighton women's basketball team posted a 68-42 win over Marquette on Sunday, January 8. The win pushed the Bluejays to a 10-5 on the season and 4-3 in BIG EAST action, while Marquette fell to 10-6 overall and 3-4 in conference play.

#25 Creighton Women's Basketball Highlights vs. Marquette 1/8/2023

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 2:51 pm

Creighton falls out of AP poll

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Jan 12, 2023 6:51 am

Bluejays Take Wind Out of Pirates' Sails with 75-53 Win

Omaha, Neb. -- Playing with a renewed passion, the Creighton Women's Basketball team took the fight to Seton Hall with a 75-53 victory on Wednesday, January 11. The victory boosted the Bluejays to 11-5 on the season as well as 5-3 in BIG EAST play, while the Pirates fell to 13-5 overall and 6-2 in conference competition.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Jan 12, 2023 8:31 am

Pretty cool that the women were on right after the men on FS1, and unlike the men, they took care of business against a good team.

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Jan 13, 2023 5:46 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Thu Jan 12, 2023 8:31 am Pretty cool that the women were on right after the men on FS1, and unlike the men, they took care of business against a good team.

That is unique. The same thing happened to the Huskers a week or so ago on the weekend. The men's game was followed by the woman's game, with the Huskers playing different opponents

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Fri Jan 13, 2023 5:54 pm

Yep, nice back-to-back promotion for sure.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 5:44 pm

Bluejay Women's Hoops Delivers 75-56 Win at Butler

Indianapolis, Ind. -- Led by a combined 50 points from the trio of Emma Ronsiek (Sioux Falls, S.D.) Lauren Jensen (Lakeville, Minn.) and Carly Bachelor (Topeka, Kan.), the Creighton women's basketball team defeated Butler 75-56 on Saturday, January 14. The win pushed the Bluejays to 12-5 on the season and 6-3 in BIG EAST play, while the Bulldogs fell to 7-11 and 2-7 in conference action.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Jan 21, 2023 7:11 am

Women's Basketball Downed by #22 Villanova, 73-57

A cold first quarter dug too deep of a hole as the Creighton women's basketball team suffered a 73-57 loss to #22 Villanova on Friday, January 20. The loss moved the Bluejays to 12-6 on the season and 6-4 in BIG EAST play, while Villanova climbed to 18-3 overall and 9-1 in conference action.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:54 pm

Bluejay Women's Hoops Defeats Providence, 64-46

Providence, R.I. -- Led by 20 points and seven rebounds from junior Emma Ronsiek (Sioux Falls, S.D.), the Creighton Women's Basketball team posted a 64-46 win at Providence on January 24.

Creighton returns to the hardwood on Saturday, January 28 at Georgetown, with a 12:00 p.m. tip.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Jan 28, 2023 2:12 pm

Bluejay Women's Hoops Earns 65-57 Win at Georgetown

Washington, D.C. -- A complete team effort sends the Creighton women's basketball team home on a happy flight as the Bluejays defeated Georgetown 65-57 on Saturday, January 28. The win lifted Creighton to 14-8 on the season and 8-4 in BIG EAST action, while Georgetown dropped to 11-10 overall and 4-8 in conference play. Creighton returns to the hardwood on Wednesday, February 1 against DePaul in D.J. Sokol Arena at 6:00 p.m.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:21 pm

Saunders' Near Triple-Double Guides Women's Basketball to 83-74 Win Over DePaul

Senior Rachael Saunders (Iowa City, Iowa) came up just shy of a triple-double to lead the Creighton Women's Basketball team to an 83-74 win over DePaul on Wednesday, February 1.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:30 pm

Big Three Continue to Deliver for Women's Hoops as Bluejays Best St. John's, 81-65

The trio of junior Lauren Jensen (Lakeville, Minn.), Morgan Maly (Crete, Neb.) and Emma Ronsiek (Sioux Falls, S.D.) combined for 56 points as the Creighton Women's Basketball team defeated St. John's 81-65 on Saturday, February 4. The victory lifted the Bluejays to 16-6 overall and 10-4 in BIG EAST action, while St. John's fell to 17-5 on the season and 8-5 in conference play.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Feb 08, 2023 7:09 am

Women's Basketball Earns Road Win at Seton Hall

SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. -- The Creighton women's basketball team completed its third consecutive regular-season sweep of rival Seton Hall on Tuesday night with a 77-64 victory over the Pirates inside Walsh Gymnasium. The win, Creighton's fifth in a row, improved the Bluejay record to 17-6 on the season and 11-4 in BIG EAST action. The Pirates dropped to 15-9 on the year and 8-6 in league play with just its second home loss in conference play this winter.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Feb 12, 2023 8:28 pm

Ronsiek Surpasses 1,000 Points as Women's Basketball Rolls To Sixth Straight Win
Freshman Kiani Lockett scores season-high 13

Emma Ronsiek (Sioux Falls, S.D.) became the 31st player in Creighton history to surpass 1,000 career points as the Bluejay women's basketball team rolled to a 73-53 victory over Xavier on Sunday, Feb. 12th.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Feb 16, 2023 8:27 am

Women’s Basketball Suffers 62-60 Heartbreaking Loss at No. 6 Connecticut
The loss snaps the Bluejays six-game winning streak

STORRS, Conn. – The Creighton women's basketball team suffered its first loss in seven games with a 62-60 heartbreaking defeat to No. 6 Connecticut on Wednesday night inside the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Feb 16, 2023 8:29 am

Wow didn't watch the game at all, but that is the closest they have ever been to defeating Uconn.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 3:28 pm

Fast Start Propels Bluejay Women's Hoops to Convincing 75-34 Win Over Georgetown

Playing with a little extra motivation during the annual Pink Game, the Creighton Women's Basketball team raced out to a 24-5 lead after ten minutes and coasted to a 75-34 win over Georgetown on Saturday, February 18. The victory lifted Creighton to 19-7 on the season and 13-5 in BIG EAST play, while Georgetown dropped to 12-15 overall and 5-13 in conference action.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 7:35 am

Women's Basketball Earns 20th Win With 55-54 Victory at Marquette
Four Bluejay starters score in double-figures

MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- The Creighton women's basketball team picked up its 20th victory of the season with a 55-44 victory at Marquette on Wednesday, Feb. 22nd, to complete a season sweep of the Golden Eagles. The Bluejays (20-7, 14-5 BIG EAST) led 14-12 after 10 minutes and 26-25 at the half before outscoring the hosts 18-5 in the third quarter to build a 44-30 lead heading into the final frame.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Feb 28, 2023 7:44 am

Women's Basketball Routs Butler on Senior Night as Flanery Wins 400th Game
Rachael Saunders and Carly Bachelor honored in postgame ceremony

Jim Flanery picked up his 400th victory and the duo of Carly Bachelor and Rachael Saunders were recognized on Senior Night in Creighton's lopsided 74-46 win over visiting Butler on Monday, Feb. 27.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sat Mar 04, 2023 10:57 pm

What a finish in the Big East tournament game tonight. They hit a three to tie it for OT and then overtime. They hit a put back buzzer beater to win 75-74!

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Mar 05, 2023 7:03 am

Bluejay Women's Hoops Blows Past Improbable, Delivers Unthinkable 75-74 Overtime Win
Down 62-57 with 16 seconds in Regulation, Bluejays Down Seton Hall

Uncasville, Conn. -- Trailing 62-57 with 16 seconds remaining in regulation, Creighton Women's Basketball delivered an unthinkable comeback as junior Morgan Maly (Crete, Neb.) and Emma Ronsiek (Sioux Falls, S.D.) canned three-pointers to force overtime. Down 74-73 in the extra session the duo each had a hand as the Bluejays scored at the buzzer to defeat Seton Hall 75-74 in the BIG EAST Quarterfinals on Saturday, March 4.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Mar 05, 2023 8:33 pm

Women's Basketball Stopped By No. 11 Villanova in BIG EAST Semifinals
Bluejays will await NCAA Tournament destination

UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- BIG EAST Player of the Year Maddy Siegrist had 37 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 11 Villanova to a 63-61 win over Creighton on Sunday in the semifinals of the BIG EAST Tournament presented by JEEP.

Creighton (22-8) will wait to hear its name called next Sunday when the NCAA Tournament field is announced.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 10:43 am

UConn Wins 2023 #BIGEASTwbb Tournament

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Aaliyah Edwards had 19 points and 15 rebounds and drew the defensive assignment of BIG EAST Player of the Year Maddy Siegrist to lead top-seeded UConn to the 67-56 victory over No. 2 seed Villanova in the BIG EAST Women's Basketball Tournament title game on Monday at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 7:32 pm

Bluejay Women Earn Ninth Trip to NCAA Tournament
Creighton will face Illinois or Mississippi State in the Opening Round on Friday, March 17

The Creighton Women's basketball team is returning to the NCAA Tournament for the ninth time in program history and sixth time in the past 12 years after earning an at-large bid to 2023 Women's Basketball Championship. The sixth-seeded Bluejays (22-8) will meet the winner of first four matchup between Illinois and Mississippi State on Friday, March 17 at Purcell Pavllion in South Bend, Indiana.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 8:34 pm

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:23 am

I'm here for it! I hope they get a Sweet 16 run out of this.

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:47 am

Both Creighton teams snag a 6 seed.