Creighton 67, at Butler 58

INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — A dominant first-half offensive display and a resilient defensive stand in the second half propelled the Creighton women’s basketball team to a 67-58 victory over Butler in a Big East Conference matchup Wednesday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Bluejays, who improved to 13-14 overall, built a commanding 44-28 halftime lead by shooting with remarkable efficiency. They cooled considerably after the break but relied on their defense to hold off a persistent Butler squad that fell to 9-18. The game’s decisive stretch came in the second quarter, where Creighton outscored Butler 25-14 to break open a close contest.… Read more...