Creighton University NCAA News

Butler's basketball team lost three straight games a year ago in a span of 11 days in late January and early February.

Butler's basketball team lost three straight games a year ago in a span of 11 days in late January and early February.

Creighton finished a four-game sweep at Arkansas-Pine Bluff with another doubleheader sweep on Sunday, winning 10-2 and 12-0. Creighton finished a four-game sweep at Arkansas-Pine Bluff with another doubleheader sweep on Sunday, winning 10-2 and 12-0. The second game featured a combined no-hitter by Sammy Snygg and Alexis Cantu.

Wichita State's Garrett Stutz, left, is gurarded by Creighton's Gregory Echenique n the first half of their NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, Feb.

Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall has fueled a basketball rivalry with Creighton.

Editor's note: Myron Medcalf and Eamonn Brennan met Thursday to look ahead to the weekend's college basketball action including Wichita State-Creighton, San Diego State-UNLV, Baylor-Missouri and Michigan State-Ohio State .

If they can get back on track quickly, though, the 17th-ranked Bluejays would regain a share of first place Saturday when they return home for a showdown with Wichita State .

The mayor signals Thursday that combating gangs and gun violence will be a top priority for his administration in the coming year.

The mayor signals Thursday that combating gangs and gun violence will be a top priority for his administration in the coming year.

The mayor signals Thursday that combating gangs and gun violence will be a top priority for his administration in the coming year.

The mayor signals Thursday that combating gangs and gun violence will be a top priority for his administration in the coming year.

After three seasons of teasing Wichita State fans with potential, Garrett Stutz is delivering production in his last go-round with the Shockers.

A game-ending 13-1 run helped Evansville upset No. 17 Creighton, 65-57, on Tuesday night at Ford Center.

Kenny Harris scored 15 points Tuesday as Evansville handed No. 17 Creighton its second straight loss in a 65-57 victory at the Ford Center.

Creighton hits the road to face Evansville and attempt to start a new winning streak.

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Since the start of the college basketball season, Creighton's Doug McDermott and the University of Evansville's Colt Ryan have been two of the Missouri Valley Conference's more dynamic players.

Creighton drops four spots in this week's AP Top 25 poll, falling to #17. Creighton started off the week with a win at home over Illinois State, 102-74. That was followed by an upset loss at Northern Iowa, 65-62. Kentucky hangs on to number one for the second straight week.

StatSheet's Missouri Valley Player of the Week for February 6th goes to Wichita State's Garrett Stutz.

Creighton Bluejays coach Greg McDermott talks strategy with his son, forward Doug McDermott, during a win over Drake earlier this season.