Bluejay Women's Basketball Show Moxy, But Fall to South Dakota State 78-62
Monday, November 3 – Omaha, Neb.
Creighton University (0-1, 0-0 Big East) lost to South Dakota State (1-0, 0-0 Summit League) with a final score of 62-78.
Game Summary
Freshman Ava Zediker made a strong impact, scoring 11 points in the third quarter and finishing with a team-high 17 points. Despite her effort, Creighton couldn't overcome South Dakota State.
The first quarter saw both teams feeling each other out. Creighton led briefly 7-4 (8:16) after senior Kennedy Townsend made a three-pointer. The Bluejays held a 13-11 lead with 3:49 remaining, but the Jackrabbits scored seven straight points to take an 18-13 lead at the quarter's end.
Early in the second quarter, down 24-15, Creighton regained momentum behind Allison Heathcock, who hit a three-pointer to help the Bluejays start closing the gap.
Quarter Scores
- South Dakota State: 18 | 20 | 14 | 26 | 78
- Creighton: 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 62
Freshman Ava Zediker delivered a statement with 11 points in the third quarter, finishing with a team-high 17, but it wasn't enough as Creighton Women's Basketball fell in the season opener to South Dakota State 78-62 on Monday, November 3.
Photo credit: Sullivan Lawrence
Box Score Information
Game details and stats are available under the women's basketball box score for the 2025-2026 season opener.
Author's summary: Creighton's Women's Basketball team showed resilience and key performances but struggled to contain a strong South Dakota State team, resulting in a 78-62 season-opening loss.