Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Creighton Bluejays: Big East Showdown Preview
Creighton Bluejays will be facing off against the Marquette Golden Eagles in a Big East matchup in Milwaukee on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. EST. Marquette has a 7-5 record at home and has won 3 out of 5 games decided by 3 points or fewer. On the other hand, Creighton has a 6-3 record against Big East opponents and ranks second in the conference with 24.4 defensive rebounds per game, led by Jasen Green.
Marquette is shooting 42.2% from the field this season, slightly lower than the 44.5% allowed by Creighton to opponents. The Bluejays have been averaging 10.4 made 3-pointers per game, which is 2.4 more than what Marquette gives up on average. This will be the first meeting between the Golden Eagles and Bluejays in Big East play this season.
Key players to watch include Chase Ross, who is averaging 15.6 points, 3.4 assists, and 2.4 steals for Marquette, and Nigel James Jr., who has been averaging 19.6 points over the last 10 games. For Creighton, Josh Dix is averaging 12.8 points, while Austin Swartz has been making an average of 3.6 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
In their last 10 games, Marquette has a 2-8 record, averaging 72.5 points, while Creighton has a 7-3 record, averaging 83.4 points. Marquette's opponents have averaged 81.8 points per game, while Creighton's opponents have averaged 76.1 points.
The matchup between the Golden Eagles and Bluejays promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to secure a crucial win in Big East play. Stay tuned for what is sure to be a competitive game between these two teams.