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Creighton Aims to Rebound Against Xavier
21 Jan
Summary
- Creighton seeks to end a two-game losing streak.
- Austin Swartz looks to bounce back after a poor shooting performance.
- Xavier enters the rematch with a five-game winning streak.
Creighton (11-8, 5-3 Big East) aims to end a recent two-game losing streak by hosting Xavier (11-7, 3-4) on Wednesday in Omaha, Neb. The Bluejays are seeking to replicate their earlier success against the Musketeers, having won their last matchup by 41 points on December 17th. However, recent performances have been inconsistent, including a setback at Providence where Austin Swartz struggled offensively.
Despite Swartz's off night, Creighton saw strong contributions from Jasen Green, who scored a career-high 26 points, and Josh Dix with 17 points. Xavier, which lost its first meeting with Creighton, has since found a rhythm, winning five of their last seven games. The Musketeers have showcased balanced scoring in recent victories, with Tre Carroll leading the team in scoring at 16.7 points per game and Malik Messina-Moore averaging 16.9 points in conference play.
