| 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
- Referees:
- James Breeding
- Matt Potter
- Tony Henderson
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 11-1 | - | 20-3 |
| Creighton | 10-2 | 1 | 17-6 |
| Marquette | 9-3 | 2 | 18-5 |
| UConn | 8-3 | 2.5 | 16-6 |
| Xavier | 6-6 | 5 | 14-9 |
| Villanova | 6-6 | 5 | 13-10 |
| Georgetown | 5-7 | 6 | 14-9 |
| Providence | 5-7 | 6 | 11-12 |
| Butler | 3-9 | 8 | 10-13 |
| DePaul | 2-11 | 9.5 | 11-13 |
| Seton Hall | 1-11 | 10 | 6-17 |
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