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Creighton Defeats Louisiana Tech 82-72 - Recap
Creighton earned a 82-72 victory over Louisiana Tech on Saturday, getting 22 points from Mitch Ballock at CHI Health Center Omaha.
Creighton was the ATS victor, as they covered the -8.0-point spread as a favorite.
Ty-Shon Alexander had 17 points for Creighton and Marcus Zegarowski chipped in with 17 points. Marcus Zegarowski had 5 assists for them, while Damien Jefferson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Louisiana Tech got a 17-point performance from DaQuan Bracey, who was supported by 14 points from Mubarak Muhammed. Derric Jean had 6 assists in a losing cause for Louisiana Tech, while Mubarak Muhammed grabbed 16 rebounds.
Creighton was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Louisiana Tech won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-31.
Creighton heads into a battle against Cal Poly. Louisiana Tech, meanwhile, will have their next action against Mississippi Valley State.