Creighton Bluejays @ Providence Friars
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
CREI | 40 | 40 | 80 |
PROV | 39 | 30 | 69 |
Kalkbrenner's 35 lead Creighton past Providence 80-69
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- — Ryan Kalkbrenner put up 35 points as Creighton beat Providence 80-69 on Wednesday night.
Kalkbrenner added 12 rebounds and three steals for the Bluejays (17-6, 10-2 Big East Conference). Steven Ashworth added 23 points while going 7 of 15 from the floor, including 3 for 9 from 3-point range, and 6 for 6 from the line while he also had six rebounds and six assists. Neal Jamiya shot 3 for 8 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with nine points, while adding five rebounds and six assists. It was the eighth victory in a row for the Bluejays.
Corey Floyd Jr. finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Friars (11-12, 5-7). Jayden Pierre added 14 points and five assists for Providence. Rich Barron finished with 11 points and six rebounds.
Kalkbrenner's 20-point second half helped Creighton close out the 11-point victory.
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Saturday. Creighton hosts Marquette and Providence plays Butler on the road.
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Game Information
Providence, RI
Referee:James Breeding
Referee:Matt Potter
Referee:Tony Henderson
2025-26 Standings
| Big East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 8-0 | - | 18-1 |
| St. John's | 7-1 | 1 | 14-5 |
| Villanova | 5-2 | 2.5 | 14-4 |
| Creighton | 5-3 | 3 | 11-8 |
| Seton Hall | 4-4 | 4 | 14-5 |
| Xavier | 3-4 | 4.5 | 11-7 |
| Butler | 3-5 | 5 | 12-7 |
| DePaul | 3-5 | 5 | 11-8 |
| Providence | 2-6 | 6 | 9-10 |
| Marquette | 2-7 | 6.5 | 7-13 |
| Georgetown | 1-6 | 6.5 | 9-9 |
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