COL BKB: Creighton 71, North Texas 51

OMAHA, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Doug McDermott fueled a run late in the first half Friday and No. 15 Creighton went on to dispose of North Texas 71-51.

The Bluejays, who reached the third round of last season's NCAA Tournament, put together a 16-6 surge over the final 6:30 of the opening period to build a 14-point advantage.

McDermott contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds while Austin Chatman added 13 points. Creighton made half its field goal attempts and hit 18-of-22 from the foul line.

Tony Mitchell scored 18 points to lead North Texas, which is coming off an 18-14 season.