Creighton survives and advances to play Baylor on Sunday night with a Sweet 16 berth on the line.
Doug McDermott scores 30 points with 12 boards, Austin Chatman scores 15 with 6 assists, and Creighton advances to the round of 32.
See and buy Mike Spomer’s photos from the Bluejays’ championship game loss against the Friars.
Creighton takes on the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns in the opening game of the NCAA Tournament.
The Bluejays hold off the Musketeers and advance to their first Big East Tournament title game.