OMAHA, Neb. — In an exciting matchup on Sunday, the Creighton Bluejays secured an 80-69 victory over the Georgetown Hoyas, driven by a standout performance from Steven Ashworth.
Ashworth contributed significantly with 20 points, complemented by six rebounds and an impressive seven assists. Alongside him, Ryan Kalkbrenner played a crucial role, scoring 19 points after connecting on 7 of 12 shots from the field and converting 5 out of 8 from the free-throw line. He also dominated on defense, recording eight rebounds and four blocked shots. Jasen Green joined the scoring spree with 14 points, showing accuracy by making 5 of 7 attempts and hitting 3 from the free-throw line on 4 attempts.
On the opposing side, the Hoyas were led by Jayden Epps, who managed to score 22 points. Micah Peavy made a notable impact as well, finishing the game with 20 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Malik Mack contributed 15 points, along with two blocks, enhancing Georgetown’s performance despite the defeat.
Creighton managed to take control of the game just before halftime, going ahead with a narrow lead of 44-42 thanks to Ashworth’s first-half contribution of 15 points. After the break, they quickly expanded their lead, turning a six-point advantage into a commanding 14-point lead following an impressive 8-0 run, setting the score at 60-46 with just over 15 minutes left in the game. Kalkbrenner was instrumental in the second half, adding 10 points to the total.
With this win, Creighton improves their record to 19-8 overall and 12-4 within the Big East Conference. Georgetown’s record now stands at 16-11 with a conference record of 7-9, reflecting a competitive effort despite the loss.
