Creighton defeats Marquette 84-63

Creighton Dominates Marquette in Statement Win

The Creighton Bluejays put on a clinic, cruising to an 84-63 victory over the Marquette Golden Eagles at CHI Health Center Omaha on Monday night.

The home team came out strong, taking a 46-32 lead into halftime. The margin only grew wider from there, with Creighton's largest advantage coming at 31 points in the third quarter. Despite Marquette's best efforts, the Bluejays maintained control, outscoring their opponents by 21 points.

Nik Graves led the way for Creighton, scoring 17 points on 4-for-4 three-point shooting and going 85.7% from the field. Jasen Green added 8 rebounds, 8 points, and a team-high 1 assist, while Nik Graves also chipped in with 6 assists.

For Marquette, Nigel James Jr. scored 23 points but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 6 three-point attempts. Damarius Owens led the Golden Eagles in rebounding, grabbing 7 boards to go along with 6 points and 3 assists.

The game was a demonstration of Creighton's dominance at home, where they improved their record to [X]. The Bluejays' strong performance marked a statement win in conference play, showcasing their ability to thrive against top opponents.

Advanced statistics told the story of this matchup, with Creighton's eFG% and True Shooting Percentage standing out as key factors. The Bluejays also excelled on the glass, grabbing 44 rebounds and limiting Marquette to just 37.

As the two teams head into conference play, this victory will undoubtedly have implications for their standings. For now, Creighton can bask in the glow of a well-deserved win over a quality opponent.