Creighton outscored Coppin State 46-10 on points in the paint, 16-3 on second chance points, and 16-2 on fast break points. The Jays outrebound Coppin State 42-20, including an 11-6 edge on the offensive glass. And thanks to the blowout, CU’s starters play an average of just 23 minutes, with no player lodging more than 26.
Standout Performance:
Last Monday against North Texas, Ronnie Harrell had a breakout game with 14 points and 11 rebounds. One week later, another newcomer had a breakout — junior college transfer Malik Albert. Playing a season-high 18 minutes, Albert had 13 points, three assists and two steals, while shooting 4-5 from the field and 4-5 from the line.