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Creighton junior Becca Changstrom earned a spot on the Capital One Academic All-America third team on Thursday.

The honor is the first for Changstrom, the 2013 Missouri Valley Conference pitcher of the year, and the first by a Bluejay softball player since 2010.

The right-hander recently earned MVC scholar-athlete first-team honors, and was named to the All-MVC first team and the MVC all-tournament team after she won the pitching triple crown in Valley play with 13 wins, 133 strikeouts and a 1.34 ERA.…

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Construction workers were hard at work Thursday deconstructing the existing scoreboard that hangs at center court of CenturyLink Center Omaha, making way for a new-and-improved display for fans.

As The World-Herald’s Erin Golden reported back in February, the arena is getting a new scoreboard along with new digital panels that run around the sides of the arena and updated marquees outside. It’s a $5.8 million investment, but Roger Dixon, president of the Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority, said some of the benefits include larger screen sizes with higher resolution, as well as better video coverage overall.

“We’ll be able to utilize more cameras on replays,” Dixon said.

Here’s the video from Thursday’s deconstruction along with more updates from Dixon:

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Creighton sophomore Jake Peter and UNO senior Ryan Keele were among the 46 semifinalists named Wednesday for the inaugural Gregg Olson Award, which honors college baseball’s “Breakout Player of the Year.” The award is named after former Auburn star pitcher Gregg Olson, a two-time All American, first round draft pick, American League Rookie of the Year and MLB All Star.

Peter is the Bluejays’ leader in batting average (.352), hits (70), RBIs (35) and is second on the team in doubles (10), triples (5) and slugging percentage (.467). On the mound, Peter has converted six saves and two wins in 14 appearances, holding a 3.07 ERA and striking out 18 in 14-2/3 innings.

Keele helped the Mavs to the 2013 Summit League regular-season title and …

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According to multiple reports, Creighton freshman guard Andre Yates will transfer.

Yates played in 28 games for Creighton last season, averaging only 5 minutes per game. He scored 1.1 points per game and had 18 assists to 21 turnovers.

Scout.com, Rivals.com and CBSSports.com reported the transfer.…

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Creighton sophomore Jake Peter was one of 24 players named to the 2013 Olerud Award watch list for the 2013 Two-Way Player of the Year Award presented by the National College Baseball Hall of Fame.

The Olerud Award, presented on June 29 in Lubbock, Texas, as part of the College Baseball Hall of Fame’s annual Night of Champions, recognizes baseball players who excel on the mound and in the field.

Peter leads Creighton at the plate with a .381 average and also has a team-best 1.54 ERA in 12 appearances. He also leads the Bluejays in hits (56), total bases (72), saves (6) and opposing batting average (.098).

Serving as the Jays’ starting second baseman and closer, Peter earned his first victory on Saturday and …

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Doug McDermott decided to return for his senior season. He announced the decision on Thursday.

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Steve Huber, a 7-year member of Creighton coach Jim Flanery’s staff, has been named head coach of the Drury women’s basketball program, the university announced Tuesday.

Huber, 52, served as recruiting coordinator for the Bluejays.

“I’m just elated for this opportunity,” Huber said in a press release. “Obviously being at Creighton and coming to Springfield often (to play Missouri State) and knowing that area and the rich basketball tradition in it, it’s exciting for me. I can’t wait to get started.

“I’ve had seven great years at Creighton, where one of my best friends in my lifetime was my head coach (Jim Flanery), and we’ve been extremely successful.”

Creighton coach Jim Flanery praised the outgoing coach.

“Steve’s experience can’t be overvalued. His recruiting contacts …

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Due to the projected forecast, the Iowa baseball team’s Tuesday home game against Creighton has been canceled. …

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Due to current field conditions and the threat of inclement weather, the Creighton and Illinois State softball teams agreed to cancel the doubleheader scheduled for Monday afternoon at the CU Sports Complex. The games will not be rescheduled.

Monday’s games were set as make-up contests from last month. The doubleheader between ISU and CU was rescheduled from the original date of March 22. The third game of the series was cancelled at that time.

The Bluejays are scheduled to visit No. 21 Nebraska Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Lincoln to complete the 2013 home-and-home series. The Cornhuskers escaped with a 4-3 victory at the CU Sports Complex on April 3.…

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