Omaha, NE (Sports Network) - Doug McDermott recorded a double-double with 29
points and 10 rebounds as the 16th-ranked Creighton Bluejays opened Missouri
Valley Conference play with an 87-70 victory over the Evansville Purple Aces.
Gregory Echenique added 13 points and 14 boards for the Bluejays (12-1, 1-0
MVC), who have won six in a row. Jahenns Manigat and Avery Dingman had 13 and
11 points, respectively.
Colt Ryan ended with 25 points for the Purple Aces (7-6, 0-1), who have
dropped two straight. Troy Taylor recorded a triple-double with 10 points, 10
rebounds and 10 assists.
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