Creighton vs. Princeton: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
The No. 15-seed Princeton Tigers (23-8) are ready for a Sweet 16 matchup against the No. 6 Creighton Bluejays (23-12) on Friday at 9:00 PM as the NCAA Tournament continues at KFC Yum! Center airing on TBS.
In its most recent game, Creighton beat Baylor on Sunday, 85-76. Its high scorer was Ryan Nembhard with 30 points. Princeton won its most recent game versus Missouri, 78-63, on Saturday. Ryan Langborg starred with 22 points, and also had six boards and four assists.
When is Creighton vs. Princeton and when does it start?
This contest between the Bluejays and Tigers is scheduled to tip off on Friday, March 24, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 9:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Creighton vs. Princeton
The Bluejays and Tigers will take to the court at KFC Yum! Center for this matchup on March 24, and if you’d like to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on TBS.
Creighton Bluejays vs. Princeton Tigers Game Preview
Creighton Stats, Odds & Insights
Creighton’s +287 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 8.2 points per game) is a result of scoring 76.7 points per game (59th in college basketball) while giving up 68.5 per contest (128th in college basketball).
The 76.7 points the Bluejays average are 8.8 more than the Tigers give up.
Creighton knocks down 8.8 three-pointers per game (48th in college basketball), 2.6 more than its opponents (6.2). It is shooting 35.8% from deep (87th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 33.6%.
The Bluejays average 79.3 points per game when playing at home, compared to 72.5 points per game in road games, a difference of 6.8 points per contest.
Creighton has been scoring 78.8 points per contest in its last 10 appearances, an average that’s slightly higher than the 76.7 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 campaign.
Princeton Stats, Odds & Insights
Princeton has a +235 scoring differential, topping opponents by 7.6 points per game. It is putting up 75.5 points per game, 85th in college basketball, and is giving up 67.9 per contest to rank 112th in college basketball.
The Tigers’ 75.5 points per game are 7.0 more than the Bluejays allow.
Princeton hits 8.5 three-pointers per game (69th in college basketball) while shooting 33.9% from beyond the arc (193rd in college basketball). It is making 2.3 more threes than its opponents, who drain 6.2 per game at 32.5%.
At home, the Tigers average 81.4 points per game. On the road, they average 72.4.
Over its previous 10 games, Princeton is posting 74.8 points per game, 0.7 fewer points than its season average (75.5).
Bluejays Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | 32 | 15.7 | 6.2 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Trey Alexander | 35 | 13.6 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.8 |
| Baylor Scheierman | 35 | 12.5 | 8.2 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 2.3 |
| Ryan Nembhard | 35 | 12.4 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| Arthur Kaluma | 35 | 11.8 | 6.0 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.1 |
Tigers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tosan Evbuomwan | 31 | 14.8 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Ryan Langborg | 31 | 12.3 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| Matt Allocco | 31 | 10.8 | 4.8 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.5 |
| Caden Pierce | 31 | 8.2 | 7.4 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Keeshawn Kellman | 31 | 8.0 | 4.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
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