In a closely watched basketball game, Creighton University faced off against UNLV, showcasing their sharpshooting skills to secure a win. The game started with Creighton taking an early lead, ending the first quarter ahead at 23-16, thanks to their effective use of screens and accuracy from the three-point line, with Desi-Rae Young scoring 6 of UNLV's early points. Despite UNLV's quickness and a brief moment where they closed the gap to four points, Creighton's consistent three-point shooting, hitting 10 out of 19 attempts in the first half, allowed them to finish the half leading 44-32. The trend continued into the third quarter, with Creighton maintaining their lead and ending the quarter up 65-53, improving their three-point shooting to 13-of-27. UNLV struggled from the three-point line, managing only 1 out of 8 attempts by Half and 3 out of 15 by the end of the third. Ultimately, Creighton's prowess from beyond the arc, making 15 out of 34 three-point attempts, cemented their victory with a final score of 87-73.
Final: Creighton 87, UNLV 73. Creighton 15-of-34 from 3.
End of 3 quarters, Lady Rebels are down 12 to Creighton.
End 3rd quarter: Creighton 65, UNLV 53. If the UNLV women want to extend their season it's going to take a miraculous fourth-quarter comeback, including some actual 3-point misses by Creighton. Blue Jays are 13-of-27 from deep. UNLV just 3-of-15.
End of 3: Creighton 65, UNLV 53.
UNLV women down 12 points to Creighton at the half.
Creighton leading UNLV 44-32 at Half. Blue Jays 10 3’s first half. Lady Rebs are 1-8 from 3. #UNLVWBB
Halftime: Creighton 44, UNLV 32. Creighton is 10-of-19 on 3s and ended the half on an 8-0 run after Lady Rebels had climbed within 4.
End 1st quarter: Creighton 23, UNLV 16. UNLV has a quickness advantage, but Creighton is setting great screens and getting wide open 3's. Lindy La Rocque will need to find a counter on defense; doesn't look like Creighton shooters are going miss open ones today (5/8 3FGs)
End of 1: Creighton 23, UNLV 16. Creighton hits 5 3s in the quarter.
UNLV women lead Creighton 10-7 at first media. Desi-Rae Young with 6 of the 10 here at UCLA.