No. 21 Creighton continued its impressive run, securing a 77-46 victory over Xavier in Cincinnati on Tuesday night. Mallory Brake and Lauren Jensen led the charge for the Bluejays, each contributing 17 points. Brake also added eight rebounds and four steals to her performance, while Morgan Maly chipped in with 14 points and five assists.
The Bluejays, now with a nine-game winning streak, have not tasted defeat since their matchup against then-No. 12 UConn on January 3. Creighton dominated the game, outshooting Xavier 43.8 percent to 30.4 percent from the field. The Musketeers, led by Mackayla Scarlett’s 26 points, suffered their 11th consecutive loss.
Creighton asserted control in the first half, closing with a 6-0 spurt to enter halftime with a 36-25 lead. The Bluejays then delivered a decisive blow in the third quarter, going on a 15-0 run after Scarlett’s opening layup. Maly and Brake played pivotal roles in the surge, combining for 12 points.
No. 22 West Virginia Overpowers Texas Tech
In Morgantown, West Virginia, No. 22 West Virginia secured an 82-59 victory over Texas Tech. JJ Quinerly continued her impressive scoring streak with 21 points, making 9 of 14 shots from the field. West Virginia extended its winning streak to seven games, improving to 20-2 overall and 9-2 in the Big 12.
Kyah Watson contributed 19 points and eight rebounds for the Mountaineers, while Lauren Fields notched 11 points. West Virginia’s strong performance contrasted with Texas Tech’s struggles, as Jasmine Shavers led the Lady Raiders with 16 points, and Jordyn Merritt recorded a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds.
The victory for West Virginia marked its seventh consecutive win, maintaining their solid form in the Big 12. In contrast, Texas Tech has faced challenges, losing eight of their past 13 games after an impressive 11-0 start to the season.
