Creighton Women’s Basketball returns to action on Wednesday night in Washington, D.C., against Georgetown, following a spirited defeat to No. 6 Connecticut. In addition to attempting to maintain their series domination, the Bluejays (16-4, 8-1 BIG EAST) are seeking retribution for the Hoyas’ elimination from the BIG EAST Tournament the previous season.
Dominance of History, but a Sad Reminder
Creighton has won the last ten regular-season meetings against Georgetown, giving them an 18-5 all-time edge. But in their most recent encounter, the Hoyas surprised the Bluejays by winning the 2024 BIG EAST Tournament 55-46. Despite that loss, Creighton has a strong track record in Washington, going 8-3 versus the Hoyas away from home.
Georgetown Scouting (10-10, 3-6 BIG EAST)
Georgetown has struggled in BIG EAST play after a strong non-conference start (7-4), but it has recently found momentum, winning two of its last three games. Kelsey Ransom (19.8 PPG) and Ariel Jenkins (12.8 PPG, 10.3 RPG) are key players for the Hoyas, who are 5-3 at home. They have held eight opponents to fewer than 60 points on defense, which suggests Creighton’s offense may face difficulties.
Scouting Creighton in the Big East (16-4, 8-1).
The Bluejays have been outstanding, particularly away from home (8-2) despite the loss to Connecticut. With a combined 35.2 PPG and 9.6 RPG, Morgan Maly and Lauren Jensen are leading the way. Molly Mogensen has also shown herself to be a reliable scorer, putting up four consecutive double-digit outings.
Creighton’s Home Crowd Sets a Record
11,141 people attended the Bluejays’ most recent game versus Connecticut, breaking the previous home attendance record for the program. Even though Creighton Women’s Basketball lost the game, the attendance showed how popular the sport is becoming.
Watch This Milestone: Mogensen Gets Closer to 1,000 Points
Molly Mogensen, a senior, has 509 rebounds and 929 points in her career going into Wednesday’s match. To join colleague Morgan Maly in Creighton’s exclusive 1,000-point, 500-rebound club, she needs to score an additional 71 points.
Concluding remarks
Although Creighton should be favored because to their impressive record versus Georgetown, the Hoyas’ home-court advantage and defensive tenacity may make this a close contest. The Bluejays will need to put forth a concentrated effort to continue their regular-season domination over Georgetown, especially with retaliation on their minds and the BIG EAST race intensifying.