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Creighton shots past the Cyclones in Sweet 16

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March 26th, 2022 by admin

Creighton poured in 11 threes and shot 45% from the field on their way to 76-68 win over Iowa State in the round of 16 of the NCAA Tournament. The game was back and forth in the first half and tied 30-all at the break. The Jays took control with a 29-21 advantage in the third quarter and kept the Cyclones at bay in the fourth.

Morgan Maly led four Creighton players in double-figures with 21 points. Tatum Rembao added 19 points and 4 assists. Iowa transfer Lauren Jensen nearly had a double-double with 10 points and 8 rebounds.

Iowa State was led by 22 points from Emily Ryan and 15 points and 5 rebounds from Nyamer Diew. Ashley Joens finished with 14 points and 4 boards in what may be her last game with the Cyclones. Iowa State ends the season with a 28-7 record.

Creighton improved to 23-9 and will now face top-seed South Carolina on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. in the Elite Eight.