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Creighton upsets No. 22 Nebraska 66-57

AP
Creighton's (23) Marissa Janning splits the defense of Nebraska's Tear'a Laudermill, Meghin Williams and Linsey Moore on the way to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton 66-57.
  • Marissa Janning scored 19 points, including four three-pointers, to lead Creighton
  • The Blue Jays shot 56.3 percent from the field in the upset victory
  • Nebraska was led by Hailie Sample, who scored 20 points

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) β€” Marissa Janning provided the spark Creighton needed off the bench, leading the Bluejays with 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting including four 3-pointers to give Creighton the 66-57 victory over No. 25 Nebraska on Wednesday night.

Creighton (4-2) shot 56.3 percent from the field, making 27 of 48 including nine 3-pointers. McKenzie Fujan was the other Bluejay in double figures with 13 points.

The Bluejays, which earned their first victory over a ranked opponent since a 75-71 win over Illinois State in Feb. 2008, led 36-27 at the break and held off Nebraska in the second half after Lindsey Moore knocked down a 3-pointer for Nebraska with 12:49 to play to cut Creighton's lead to three at 43-40. Creighton went on a 17-6 run over the next 8:36 capped by a Janning 3-pointer with 4:13 to play, giving the Bluejays a 60-48 lead.

Hailie Sample scored 20 points for Nebraska (6-3).

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