Creighton and Rutgers square off in CBC
By The Associated Press••Yahoo Sports
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (14-19, 7-15 Big Ten) vs. Creighton Bluejays (15-17, 9-12 Big East) Las Vegas; Thursday, 10:30 p. m.
EDT BOTTOM LINE: Creighton takes on Rutgers in the College Basketball Crown. The Bluejays have gone 9-12 against Big East opponents, with a 6-5 record in non-conference play. Creighton has a 3-4 record in one-possession games.
The Scarlet Knights are 7-15 against Big Ten teams. Rutgers has a 3-1 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. Creighton is shooting 44.
8% from the field this season, 1. 2 percentage points lower than the 46. 0% Rutgers allows to opponents.
Rutgers averages 70. 6 points per game, 4. 4 fewer than the 75.