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Creighton downs Evansville in MVC opener

Doug McDermott recorded a double-double with 29 points and 10 rebounds as the 16th-ranked Creighton Bluejays opened Missouri Valley Conference play with an 87-70 victory over the Evansville Purple Aces.Gregory Echenique added 13 points and 13 boards for the Bluejays (12-1, 1-0 MVC), who have won six in a row. Jahenns Manigat and Avery Dingman had 13 and 11 points, respectively.Colt Ryan ended with 25 points for the Purple Aces (7-6, 0-1), who have dropped two straight. Troy Taylor recorded a triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.Creighton went down 2-0, but then scored 19 of the next 22 points to grab a 19-5 lead.The Bluejays' margin reached 31-14 on Manigat's 3-pointer with 7:05 left in the first half.Evansville responded with six straight points to cut the gap to 31-20 with 5:54 to go.Creighton, which made seven 3-pointers in the first half, held a 45-34 lead at the break.Evansville got within seven points twice early in the second half, but Creighton pulled away f...

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    DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Denver Holmes' 3-pointer at the buzzer lifted Evansville to a 56-53 victory over Drake on Saturday.Holmes' basket from 28 feet gave Evansvill...

  2. Bluejays set sights on Purple Aces in MVC action

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  3. Evansville falls short vs. No. 19 Butler, 75-67

    Evansville coach Marty Simmons prowled the sideline Saturday, tugging at his shirt, his pants and contemplating what more his team needed to do against No. 19 Butler...

  4. Evansville shuts down No. 17 Creighton's offense late, rallies for 65-57 upset

    Colt Ryan gave Evansville the lead for good by making a 17-footer with 3:08 to play Tuesday night, and the Purple Aces closed the game on a 13-1 run to pull off a 65...

  5. Evansville shuts down No. 17 Creighton's offense late, rallies for 65-57 upset

    Colt Ryan gave Evansville the lead for good by making a 17-footer with 3:08 to play Tuesday night, and the Purple Aces closed the game on a 13-1 run to pull off a 65...

  6. Evansville seeks upset of No. 19 Butler

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  7. No. 19 Butler bests Evansville to stay hot

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  8. Ryan scores 19 and Evansville rallies twice to beat Illinois State 59-54

    Colt Ryan scored 19 points and Evansville used a couple of big second-half runs to overtake Illinois State and post a 59-54 victory on Saturday night.Ryan, the Misso...

  9. McDermott's 29 keys No. 16 Creighton in 87-70 win

    Doug McDermott wasn't scoring, Evansville was coming back, and Creighton's fans were getting nervous.As if on cue, the returning All-American found his rhythm again,...

  10. McDermott, Creighton defeat Evansville 71-68

    Doug McDermott scored 21 points, passing 2,000 for his career, to lead Creighton to a 71-68 victory over Evansville on Saturday.McDermott, a junior, reached the mark...

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  1. Creighton jumps into MVC play against Evansville

    The 16th-ranked Creighton Bluejays look to continue to rise in the national rankings as they entertain the Evansville Purple Aces at CenturyLink Center Omaha in what...

  2. Shockers take on Purple Aces in MVC affair

    Seeking their first 4-1 start in conference play since the 1999-2000 campaign, the Evansville Purple Aces take their shot against 23rd-ranked Wichita State in Missou...

  3. Purple Aces hope to knock off 25th-ranked Bluejays

    Winners of five in a row, the 25th-ranked Creighton Bluejays take their best shot against the Evansville Purple Aces when the two teams collide in the semifinals of ...

  4. Indiana State slips past Evansville 51-50

    Justin Gant made a free throw with 2.5 seconds remaining and Devonte Brown blocked Ned Cox's shot just before the buzzer as Indiana State defeated Evansville 51-50 i...

  5. No. 22 Irish open up against Purple Aces

    The 22nd-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish open up their 2012-13 season at home when they welcome the Evansville Purple Aces to the Joyce Center this afternoon.Notre ...

  6. Fourth-ranked Tar Heels tangle with Purple Aces

    The fourth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels game homestand tonight, as they welcome the Evansville Purple Aces conference clash.Evansville has alternated wins and los...

  7. Young sparks Creighton past Evansville 75-69

    Antoine Young scored a game-high 21 points and sparked a second-half surge that helped Creighton defeat Evansville for the second time this season, 75-69 on Saturday...

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