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Villanova Falls 86-70 Against Creighton - Game Recap
Villanova was burned for 25 points by Marcus Zegarowski on Saturday as Creighton picked up a 86-70 win at CHI Health Center Omaha.
Bettors who backed Creighton were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.5 at sportsbooks.
Mitch Ballock had 20 points for Creighton and Christian Bishop chipped in with 16 points. Marcus Zegarowski had 5 assists for them, while Damien Jefferson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Villanova got 21 points from Justin Moore in a losing cause and another 16 points from Jermaine Samuels. Caleb Daniels contributed 3 assists for them, while Jeremiah Robinson-Earl had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Creighton were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Creighton had a 32-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Creighton takes its act home to face DePaul looking for another win. For Villanova, they head home to face Connecticut.