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Bluejays tame mavericks, win 80-57 in exihibtion

The Bluejays opened the second half with a 16-0 run courtesy of seven straight Maverick turnovers and never looked back.

The game marked the first basketball game ever played at the Ryan Athletic Center and D.J. Sokol Arena.

Nebraska-Omaha forward Heather Pohl lead all scorers with 21 points, while Creighton’s Kelsey Woodard led her team with 17.

Five players scored in double figures for the Bluejays in a game that marked Creighton’s first home game on campus since the 2001 season.

The Bluejays led 38-31 at the half, one which featured 24 turnovers and the same amount of fouls.

The Mavericks ended their second half drought with their first basket with 14:43 remaining.

The Bluejays led by as many as 27 in the victory, leading 64-37 with 10:33 left in the game.

Creighton had 15 steals and forced 28 UNO turnovers, leading to 34 of their 80 points scored.

The Bluejays shot 40 percent from the field (26-65) and 69 percent from the charity stripe (20-29). Creighton also lead in second chance points (18-10) and bench points (25-23).

Creighton opens the regular season at home against Arkansas State on Friday November 13, with tip-off at 8:35p.m. UNO will host Dana College Dana College on November 15.

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May 2, 2025

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