{"id":206117,"date":"2025-12-27T05:04:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T05:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/206117\/"},"modified":"2025-12-27T05:04:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T05:04:07","slug":"bluejay-womens-basketball-faces-georgetown-sunday-on-trutv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/206117\/","title":{"rendered":"Bluejay Women’s Basketball Faces Georgetown, Sunday on truTV"},"content":{"rendered":"

Omaha, Neb. — Learning the delicate balance of the growth of the fantastic freshman class (25 points by Ava Zediker<\/a>\u00a0against Seton Hall) with the steady guidance of veteran leaders like Grace Boffeli<\/a> (who claimed her 1,000th career rebound against the Pirates), Creighton Women’s Basketball returns to BIG EAST battles against Georgetown on Sunday, December 28 at 5:00 pm on truTV.
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Series with Georgetown: Creighton leads 21-5

\nHome: 10-1 Away: 9-3 Neutral: 2-1
\nThe Bluejays have won the last 12 regular season meetings with the Hoyas.<\/p>\n

Series Game-by-Game

\nDate\u00a0 \u00a0 Opponent\u00a0 \u00a0 Score

\n1\/1\/14\u00a0 \u00a0 at Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 65-63 (ot)

\n2\/5\/14\u00a0 \u00a0 Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 75-61

\n12\/30\/14\u00a0 \u00a0 Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 76-61

\n2\/27\/15\u00a0 \u00a0 at Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 71-62

\n1\/3\/16\u00a0 \u00a0 at Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 L, 57-69

\n1\/31\/16\u00a0 \u00a0 Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 L, 44-57

\n1\/8\/17\u00a0 \u00a0 Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 70-68 (ot)

\n2\/5\/17\u00a0 \u00a0 at Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 67-59

\n12\/30\/17\u00a0 \u00a0 Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 69-58

\n2\/23\/18\u00a0 \u00a0 at Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 L, 67-70

\n1\/6\/19\u00a0 \u00a0 Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 65-38

\n2\/1\/19\u00a0 \u00a0 at Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 L, 53-62

\n12\/29\/19\u00a0 \u00a0 at Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 65-56

\n3\/1\/20\u00a0 \u00a0 Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 95-70

\n1\/30\/21\u00a0 \u00a0 Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 65-57

\n2\/15\/21\u00a0 \u00a0 at Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 42-41

\n3\/5\/21\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00aa vs. Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 56-42

\n12\/3\/21\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a9 Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 64-38

\n1\/21\/22\u00a0 \u00a0 at Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 80-70

\n1\/28\/23\u00a0 \u00a0 at Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 65-57

\n2\/18\/23\u00a0 \u00a0 Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 75-34

\n1\/24\/24\u00a0 \u00a0 at Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 77-72

\n3\/10\/24\u00a0 \u00a0 ^\u00aa vs. Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 L, 46-55

\n1\/29\/25\u00a0 \u00a0 at Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 84-70

\n2\/15\/25\u00a0 \u00a0 Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 70-48

\n3\/8\/25\u00a0 \u00a0 ^\u00aa vs. Georgetown\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 72-70

\n\u00aa = BIG EAST Tournament game

\n\u00a9 = Game played at CHI Health Center Omaha

\n^ = played in Uncasville, Conn.<\/p>\n

About Georgetown
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\n\tLocated in Washington, D.C.\u00a0
\n\tGeorgetown went 12-19 last season.
\n\tHead coach Darnell Haney is in his third season at the helm for the Hoyas. Haney was previously a head coach with Jacksonville for five seasons. <\/p>\n

\nScouting Georgetown (7-4, 0-2 BIG EAST)
\nThe Hoyas delivered a strong non-conference performance, going 7-2 with a road win at Wake Forest and home victories over George Washington and Towson. In Georgetown’s two BIG EAST games, however, the Hoyas have come up seven points short to Villanova and in overtime at Providence.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Led primarily by new faces, Georgetown’s leading scorer is Khia Miller (10.6 ppg), while returner Victoria Rivera brings 9.4 ppg. Six other Hoyas are averaging between 9.0 and 5.2 ppg.<\/p>\n

Consistently a strong defensive team under Haney, the Hoyas are limiting opponents to 59.6 ppg.<\/p>\n

Reserve Cristen Carter leads Georgetown on the glass with 6.1 rpg.<\/p>\n

Scouting Creighton (6-6, 2-1 BIG EAST)

\nThe youthful Bluejays have started to settle in as freshmen Ava Zediker<\/a> and Neleigh Gessert<\/a> have each delivered a pair of 20+ point efforts. Zediker scored 25 against Seton Hall in the last contest to reclaim the team lead with 12.8 ppg, while Neleigh Gessert<\/a> has the overall lead with 146 points (12.2 ppg).<\/p>\n

Different for Creighton during the 2025-26 season is applying more pressure on the defensive end. Creighton has 85 steals this season, while allowing just 84 steals.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Keys to the Game

\nRebounding & Second Chance Points: Georgetown enters the game against Creighton averaging better than 38 rebounds per game, while the Bluejays come in just over 36. Cleaning the glass and limiting the Hoyas’ ability at second chance buckets will play a critical role.\u00a0

\nConsistent Ball Movement: Creighton is at its best when the ball moves to create open looks. This season the Bluejays have relied more on drives than side to side movement, but the ball cannot get stuck in one place.

\nThree-Point Shooting: As a team known for letting it fly, Creighton must be discerning to look for the best look rather than any available trey.<\/p>\n

Gessert Twins Claim Millard

\nBluejay twins Neleigh and Norah Gessert<\/a> came to Creighton from Millard West HS. Facing Omaha on Millard Night, the duo showed out with a combined 10 three-pointers. Each Gessert connected five times from long range, while the Mavericks had just eight. With 16 treys as a team, Creighton scored 48 of its 92 points from beyond the arc.<\/p>\n

McGee Finding her Form

\nFreshman Kendall McGee<\/a> delivered her best performance of the season with 13 points and five assists in 32 minutes against Kansas State. McGee went 6-for-11 against the Wildcats, her first double-digit output of the season.<\/p>\n

Over the last four games she has a combined 34 points, while amassing 33 in her first eight games.

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\nTechnically Speaking

\nIn Creighton’s contest with Seton Hall on Dec. 22, freshman Kendall McGee<\/a> picked up her a technical foul.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Head coach Jim Flanery<\/a> picked up his last technical during the 2015-16 season, earning two technicals during the year. Flanery has accounted for seven of the 16 technical fouls during his tenure at Creighton.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The last time an opposing coach earned a technical was at Tulsa on Dec. 1, 2024. The last time a BIG EAST opponent picked up a technical came against UConn on Feb. 19, 2024 against Gino Auriemma.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Creighton Technicals During Flanery Era

\n2025-26: Kendall McGee<\/a>

\n2024-25:\u00a0

\n2023-24:\u00a0

\n2022-23: Rachael Saunders

\n2021-22: Rachael Saunders

\n2019-20: Rachael Saunders

\n2015-16: Jim Flanery<\/a> (2)

\n2013-14: Jim Flanery<\/a> (2)

\n2008-09: Kristina Voss & Jim Flanery<\/a>

\n2005-0: Kristina Voss & Jim Flanery<\/a>

\n2004-05: Kristi Woodard

\n2003-04: Laura Spanheimer & Jim Flanery<\/a>

\n2002-03: Christy Neneman<\/p>\n

More than a Decisive Showing Against the Mavericks

\nCreighton’s 92-48 win at Omaha on Dec. 17 provided a plethora of individual and team bests. It was the largest victory since the Bluejays defeated Xavier 99-57 on Feb. 27, 2024.\u00a0 The last time Creighton posted a larger win was its 53-point win over Northern Iowa on Dec. 3, 2023.<\/p>\n

Neleigh Gessert<\/a>, Elizabeth Gentry<\/a>, Norah Gessert<\/a> and Tara Dacic<\/a> posted career-highs with 25, 17, 15 and two points respectively.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With 11 blocks it marked the first time Creighton had double-digit blocks since swatting away 10 blocks against Omaha on Dec. 5, 2018.<\/p>\n

Gentry Becoming Sharp Shooter

\nBluejay center Elizabeth Gentry<\/a> entered the season 9-for-20 from the field, including 0-for-2 from long range. After 12 games in the 2025-26 season, Gentry is 9-for-22 from long range alone, including a 3-for-3 showing against Omaha on Dec. 17.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pink Out Auction

\nCreighton’s annual Pink Out Auction to support Breast Cancer Awareness began on the evening of Dec. 25. The game itself will feature UConn for the second consecutive season and will be played in the CHI Health Center on January 11. Bluejay players will wear pink shooting shirts and pink jerseys.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The shooting shirts as well as two basketballs and a round of golf with head coach Jim Flanery<\/a> are being\u00a0 auctioned off from now until to January 4, Fans have the opportunity to honor a friend or family member who has battled cancer or is currently battling cancer by purchasing the apparel via auction (the shooting shirt can be personalized – last name, nickname, etc.).\u00a0<\/p>\n

All funds raised go to benefit Hope Lodge Omaha. To make a donation, click here. The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Nebraska provides a free home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers who must travel to Omaha to receive their lifesaving treatment. More than just a roof over their heads, it’s a nurturing community that helps patients access the care they need.<\/p>\n

Since the auction began, Creighton Women’s Basketball has raised $41,795.73

\n2025:\u00a0 \u00a0 14 items – $7,429.00

\n2024:\u00a0 \u00a0 13 items – $4,662.23

\n2023:\u00a0 \u00a0 14 items – $6,280.00

\n2022:\u00a0 \u00a0 12 items – $3,551.50

\n2020:\u00a0 \u00a0 14 items – $3,924.50

\n2019:\u00a0 \u00a0 15 items – $5,282.00

\n2018:\u00a0 \u00a0 16 items – $5,395.50

\n2017:\u00a0 \u00a0 18 items – $5,271.00<\/p>\n

Pink Out Record

\nThe Bluejays have played a Pink Out game every season since 2010-11, collecting a record of 12-3.<\/p>\n

1-25-25\u00a0 \u00a0 L, 61-72 vs. #6 Connecticut

\n2-24-24\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 79-69 vs. Villanova

\n2-16-23\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 75-34 vs. Georgetown

\n2-13-22\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 96-49 vs. Butler

\n2-10-21\u00a0 \u00a0 L, 48-60 vs. Providence

\n2-14-20\u00a0 \u00a0 L, 70-77 vs. St. John’s

\n2-10-19\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 80-71 vs. Seton Hall

\n2-16-18\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 65-54 vs. Xavier

\n2-11-17\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 88-57 vs. Providence

\n2-19-16\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 83-81 vs. Marquette

\n2-15-15\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 94-57 vs. Providence

\n2-15-14\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 85-64 vs. Providence

\n2-16-13\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 56-46 vs. Wichita State

\n2-17-12\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 68-59 vs. Illinois State

\n2-19-11\u00a0 \u00a0 W, 71-44 vs. Illinois State

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