Creighton Bluejays remain steady at the top of the BIG EAST
“The path to a third consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament began this summer,” reads the Creighton 2018-19 Media Guide. The second consecutive NCAA Tournament bid was also the 11th consecutive postseason appearance for the Bluejays.
Despite these statistics, Creighton has struggled with consistency in conference play. In their first year in the BIG EAST, the Bluejays finished 3rd overall before dropping to 7th place in the 2015-16 season. Coach Flanery led Creighton to its second 20+ winning season in 2016-17 and tied xx for first place in the regular season, but finished fourth in the BIG EAST last season.
2017-18 Record: Overall Record 19-13; BIG EAST Conference11-7; Fourth Place
2018-19 Preseason Poll: Fourth place
Key Returners:
Both Audrey Faber and Jayln Agnew averaged over 14 points per game for the Bluejays last season. Both were named to the 2018-19 Preseason All-BIG EAST Team. Faber was named to the 2019 Katrina McClain Awards Watch List given to the top forward in NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball thanks to her 14.8 points per game and 99 assists last season.
Agnew averaged 14.5 points per game and was top five in minutes, field goal percentage, and three-pointers. The junior is primed to have another solid season for Creighton.
Games to Watch:
Opener: Wednesday, November 7 vs. South Dakota – 7:00 p.m
Sunday, December 20 vs. University of South Florida (22) – 6:15 p.m (Sunshine Classic)
BIG EAST Opener: Saturday, December 29 at DePaul – 8:00 p.m BEDN