Stinnett's career-high 30 keys Creighton - College Basketball

Stinnett's career-high 30 keys Creighton
Posted November 16, 2008

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OMAHA, Neb.(AP) P'Allen Stinnett hit back-to-back 3-pointers in the final two minutes to give Creighton its first lead since the opening minutes, and the Bluejays pulled away for an 82-75 win over New Mexico on Sunday.

Stinnett scored 21 of his career-high 30 points in the second half, and Booker Woodfox had 23 of his 26 in the final 20 minutes for the Bluejays (1-0).

The Lobos (1-1) led by as many as 16 points in the second half and by 10 with 4:34 left.

Creighton outscored New Mexico 19-3 over the final 3:23.

Tony Danridge had 23 points for New Mexico, with Roman Martinez adding 15 and Dairese Gary 14.

Creighton
Record: 22-11
The Valley record: 10-8

New Mexico
Record: 24-9
MWC record: 11-5

P'Allen Stinnett (CREI)
Class: Sophomore
Height: 6'3'', Weight: 180 lbs
Position: G
12.9 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 1.4 APG

Booker Woodfox (CREI)
Class: Senior
Height: 6'1'', Weight: 185 lbs
Position: G
16.8 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 1.3 APG

Tony Danridge (NM)
Class: Senior
Height: 6'5'', Weight: 215 lbs
Position: G-F
13.2 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 2.6 APG

Roman Martinez (NM)
Class: Junior
Height: 6'6'', Weight: 185 lbs
Position: G-F
10.3 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 1.8 APG

Dairese Gary (NM)
Class: Sophomore
Height: 6'1'', Weight: 205 lbs
Position: G
7.8 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 4.4 APG