Creighton defeats Xavier 57-98

Creighton Dominates Xavier in 41-Point Blowout

In a statement win, the Creighton Bluejays cruised past the Xavier Musketeers at Cintas Center on Thursday night, taking down their Big East opponents by a staggering 41-point margin.

The blowout victory marked a significant statement from the Bluejays, who have been touted as one of the top teams in the conference. The win was especially impressive given that Xavier was playing at home, but Creighton's dominance from start to finish left no doubt about their superiority.

At halftime, the score was 22-49 in favor of the away team, with Creighton trailing only by nine points. However, the Bluejays took control early in the second half and never looked back, building a lead that would eventually reach 41 points.

Austin Swartz led the way for Creighton, scoring 27 points on 7-for-13 three-point shooting. Nik Graves chipped in with 12 points and five assists, while Austin's teammate, Austin is actually one of the players who had 7 rebounds. The Bluejays also outrebounded Xavier 42-28, showcasing their dominance on the glass.

Malik Messina-Moore led Xavier with 14 points, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit. Filip Borovicanin added six assists for the Musketeers.

The game was a testament to Creighton's clinical playmaking and shooting. The Bluejays shot an impressive 73% from the field, including 48% from three-point range. Xavier, on the other hand, struggled with accuracy, making just 36% of its field goal attempts.

Xavier's struggles were largely due to their inability to contain Creighton's offense. The Musketeers committed 19 turnovers, which resulted in 16 points for the Bluejays. Creighton also outscored Xavier in fast break points and points off turnovers, further exacerbating the deficit.

The blowout victory marked a significant statement from Creighton, who have been touted as one of the top teams in the conference. The win was especially impressive given that Xavier was playing at home, but Creighton's dominance from start to finish left no doubt about their superiority.

As the Bluejays continue on their winning streak, it will be interesting to see how they respond to the pressure and expectations that come with being one of the top teams in the conference. For now, however, Creighton can celebrate a convincing win and move forward with confidence.