PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Ryan Kalkbrenner put up 35 points as Creighton beat Providence 80-69 on Wednesday night.
Kalkbrenner's 35 lead Creighton past Providence 80-69
Ryan Kalkbrenner put up 35 points as Creighton beat Providence 80-69 on Wednesday night.
By The Associated Press
February 6, 2025 at 4:18AM
Kalkbrenner added 12 rebounds and three steals for the Bluejays (17-6, 10-2 Big East Conference). Steven Ashworth added 23 points while going 7 of 15 from the floor, including 3 for 9 from 3-point range, and 6 for 6 from the line while he also had six rebounds and six assists. Neal Jamiya shot 3 for 8 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with nine points, while adding five rebounds and six assists. It was the eighth victory in a row for the Bluejays.
Corey Floyd Jr. finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Friars (11-12, 5-7). Jayden Pierre added 14 points and five assists for Providence. Rich Barron finished with 11 points and six rebounds.
Kalkbrenner's 20-point second half helped Creighton close out the 11-point victory.
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Saturday. Creighton hosts Marquette and Providence plays Butler on the road.
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