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Creighton Freshman Ava Zediker Earns BIG EAST Honors
Zediker's dominant two-game stretch leads Creighton to crucial conference wins
Feb. 10, 2026 at 8:39am
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Creighton freshman guard Ava Zediker was named the BIG EAST Freshman of the Week after a standout performance that helped the Bluejays secure two crucial conference victories. Zediker averaged 18.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game while shooting an impressive 50% from the field and 83.3% from three-point range.
Why it matters
Zediker's breakout week has injected confidence into the Creighton locker room as they prepare to face top-ranked Connecticut. The freshman's ability to lead, score, and deliver in pressure moments has made her a rising star in the BIG EAST.
The details
Zediker's award-winning performance came after Creighton edged Georgetown 64-62 on February 4 and outlasted Marquette 80-74 in overtime on February 8. In the Marquette game, Zediker poured in 15 points in the second half to help force overtime, and then delivered three key assists in the extra period to secure the win.
- Zediker was named the BIG EAST Freshman of the Week on February 9, 2026.
- Creighton defeated Georgetown 64-62 on February 4, 2026.
- Creighton defeated Marquette 80-74 in overtime on February 8, 2026.
The players
Ava Zediker
A freshman guard for the Creighton Bluejays who was named the BIG EAST Freshman of the Week after a dominant two-game stretch.
Grace Boffeli
A graduate transfer for the Creighton Bluejays who was named to the BIG EAST Honor Roll after averaging 16.0 points and 15.5 rebounds per game over the two-game span.
What’s next
Creighton now heads to Storrs for a road showdown against top-ranked Connecticut on Wednesday, February 11, with tip-off set for 6:00 p.m. and streaming live on Peacock.
The takeaway
Ava Zediker's breakout week has established her as a rising star in the BIG EAST, and her performance has injected confidence into the Creighton locker room as they prepare to face a top-ranked opponent in UConn.
