Creighton turns back Western Illinois 78-67
OMAHA, Neb. -- Martin Krampelj and Mitch Ballock scored 13 points apiece and Creighton turned back Western Illinois 78-67 in the season opener for both teams on Tuesday night.
There were six ties and eight lead changes in the first half before Ballock hit a 35-foot buzzer beating 3-poiner to put the Bluejays on top 43-41 at the break.
An 8-0 surge early in the second half, featuring 3-pointers from Ty-Shon Alexander and Samson Froling, put Creighton up 57-47. The Leathernecks never got closer than eight after that.
Creighton ended up at 46 percent, making 11 of 23 3-pointers.
Kobe Webster had 24 points and 10 rebounds for Western Illinois, which shot 36 percent, making just 9 of 29 from distance. Isaac Johnson added 19 points and nine rebounds. The Leathernecks were 8 of 9 from the foul line, where the Bluejays were 9 of 20.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tim Clougherty
- Tony Chiazza
- Tommy Morrissey
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePaul | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Marquette | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Providence | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Xavier | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| UConn | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| St. John's | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Butler | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Creighton | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Georgetown | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Seton Hall | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Villanova | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
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