Ashworth gets hot hand and scores 22 to lead Creighton to a 77-67 win over No. 11 Marquette

Marquette guard Kam Jones (1) drives inside against Creighton guard Steven Ashworth (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Omaha, Neb.

Marquette guard Kam Jones (1) drives inside against Creighton guard Steven Ashworth (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Bonnie Ryan)


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OMAHA, Neb. — Steven Ashworth scored 22 points and made a season-high six 3-pointers, including one in the last minute to help Creighton put away No. 11 Marquette in a 77-67 victory. The Bluejays have won nine straight games since losing 79-71 at Marquette on Jan. 3. Creighton moved within one game of Big East leader St. John's. Ryan Kalkbrenner had 19 points and blocked four shots and Jamiya Neal had 10 of his 14 points in the second half for the Bluejays. Kam Jones scored 27 points and David Joplin added 22 for Marquette, which lost its third straight.

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