Typically whenever Villanova and Creighton line up across the net from one another they understand that the race to capture three sets will be hard-earned. On Friday night, however, it appeared that only Creighton was prepared for that type of match as they wiped out the Wildcats by scores of 25-16, 25-16, and 25-19 to open Big East play with an impressive sweep in front of more 2,000 fans at D.J. Sokol Arena.
Sophomore outside hitter Jaela Zimmerman led the way with a match-high 13 kills. Junior outside hitter Erica Kostelac finished with 11, while Megan Ballenger and Keeley Davis each added eight as the Bluejays (8-3, 1-0 Big East) piled up 50 kills against just 12 errors on 104 swings to go along with nine aces from the service line.