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South Dakota Falls on the Road to No. 23 Creighton
Owen Freeman led five Creighton players scoring in double figures, helping No. 23 Bluejays extend season opener winning streak to 16 games, coach McDermott's 500th victory.
- On Wednesday, No. 23 Creighton forward Owen Freeman scored 19 points off the bench to lead Creighton Bluejays to a 92-76 win over South Dakota Coyotes.
- Creighton’s offense shot 50% and held a 20-7 assist advantage while outscoring South Dakota 27-14 over the last 10 minutes of the half.
- Freeman made 9 of 11 shots in 19 minutes while recording four rebounds and a steal, showing no ill effects from July knee surgery.
- The win delivered a milestone for Greg McDermott, who earned his 500th Division I victory, and creighton extended its opener streak to 16 straight.
- Despite roster turnover, Creighton, with nine new players including three starters, faced a 29.5-point underdog South Dakota that stayed competitive early, led by Isaac Bruns.
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No. 23 Creighton tops South Dakota for 32nd straight home-opening win
Owen Freeman scored 19 points off the bench and Nik Graves added 15, lifting No. 23 Creighton to a 92-76 season-opening victory over South Dakota on Wednesday in Omaha, Neb.Freeman made 9 of 11 shots from the floor and showed no ill effects as he works his way back from a knee injury since he transferred from Iowa.Jackson McAndrew collected 13 points and seven rebounds for the Bluejays (1-0), who won their 32nd consecutive home opener and handed…
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Owen Freeman scores 19 points to lead No. 23 Creighton in 92-76 win over South Dakota
Owen Freeman scored 19 points to lead No. 23 Creighton to a 92-76 victory over South Dakota. The game marked Greg McDermott's 500th win as a Division I head coach.
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