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DePaul Falls 80-65 to Creighton - Recap

DePaul was burned for 32 points by Trey Alexander on Sunday as Creighton picked up a 80-65 win at CHI Health Center Omaha.

Bettors who backed Creighton were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -15.5.

Ryan Nembhard had 16 points for Creighton and Baylor Scheierman chipped in with 14 points. Ryan Nembhard had 7 assists for them, while Baylor Scheierman was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

DePaul got 14 points from Jalen Terry in a losing cause and another 14 points from Umoja Gibson. Umoja Gibson contributed 3 assists for them, while Eral Penn had 12 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Creighton were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

Creighton won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-34.

Creighton heads into a battle against Seton Hall. DePaul, meanwhile, will have their next action against Georgetown University.