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Jays down NC State in Paradise Jam

Jays down NC State in Paradise Jam
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The Creighton Bluejays have won their first four games of the season after taking down NC State in the Paradise Jam Tournament in the Virgin Islands.

The Bluejays beat NC State 112-94 with seven scorers in double digits. Cole Huff led all scorers with 20 points, while Omaha native Khyri Thomas added 16. Huff also notched a double-double as he added ten rebounds. Maruice Watson Jr. was just three assists shy of a double-double, as he notched 13 points and seven rebounds in 26 minutes of play. 

Creighton shot the lights out, shooting 61% from the field and 48% from the three point line. The Jays out-rebounded NC state by 11, coming away with 39 rebounds as a team. 

Up next, Creighton faces off against Ole Miss tomorrow night in the championship of the Paradise Jam tournament with tip-off coming at 9:30.