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Creighton Beats North Dakota 75-60: Harper Scores 19 Points

by David Harrison – Chief Editor

Creighton Defeats North Dakota 75-60, Led by Harper‘s 19 Points

OMAHA, ​Neb. – Creighton secured a 75-60 victory over North Dakota on Wednesday, propelled by a strong ⁤performance from Blake Harper, who led all scorers with 19 points.

Game Highlights

Harper’s dominant performance included 12 rebounds, contributing ⁤significantly to the ‍Bluejays’ control throughout the game.​ Creighton (3-1) established an early lead with 19:27 remaining in​ the first ‍half and maintained it for ​the ‍duration of the ‍contest.

Josh Dix added 16 points to Creighton’s total, shooting 5-for-13 from ⁢the field and a perfect 4-for-4 from the ‌free-throw line. Owen Freeman was also a key contributor, shooting an remarkable 6-for-6 from the field, ‍finishing with 13 points.

North Dakota’s Performance

Despite the loss, North Dakota (2-4) saw solid performances ⁢from Marley‍ Curtis, who led the fightin’ Hawks with 14 points. Greyson Uelmen contributed 13 points, while‌ George Natsvlishvili recorded 10 points ‍and 7 rebounds.

Key Moments

Harper was instrumental in⁢ building Creighton’s first-half lead, scoring 15 points before the break, helping ⁣the Bluejays enter halftime with a 47-36 advantage. In the second half, Creighton extended their lead with a 9-2 run, creating a 15-point cushion.⁣ Owen Freeman led the scoring effort in the second ⁣half for Creighton, adding nine points.

College Basketball Trends

Creighton’s victory continues a strong start to their ​season, building momentum‌ as they head into‍ conference play.The ⁣Bluejays are consistently a competitive force in the Big East ​Conference,known for their strong offensive capabilities and disciplined defense. North Dakota, competing in the Northern Conference, aims to build on​ their early-season games to improve their standing within the‍ conference.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of the Creighton vs. North dakota game?
The final score ⁤was Creighton 75, North Dakota 60.
Who‌ led the scoring for Creighton?
Blake Harper led Creighton with 19 points.
Who led ‍the scoring for North Dakota?
Marley curtis led North Dakota with 14⁣ points.
when did Creighton take the lead?
Creighton took the⁢ lead with 19:27 left in the⁣ first half and did not‌ trail again.

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