For the next few weeks, the Missouri Valley Conference is welcoming fans to vote for their favorite players and moments from the 20 years “Arch Madness” has taken place in St. Louis. At WBR, we know you die-hard Creighton Bluejays fans wouldn’t be caught dead casting a vote for someone not wearing the White and the Blue. So, we’ll help you out. Just watch the great classic footage of some of Creighton’s most memorable Arch Madness moments, and then cast your vote at http://www.archmadness20.com. Voting ends February 24, so vote early and vote often!
Creighton travelled to Arch Madness in 2000 looking to defend the school’s first tournament title under Dana Altman. After beating Bradley by 9 in the quarterfinals and edging Indiana State in a close semifinal contest, Ryan Sears led the Bluejays into the title game against then-monikered Southwest Missouri State. Sears scored 15 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, dished 4 assists, and swiped 3 steals in 39 minutes of play, and Creighton locked down on defense in a 57-45 win to seal the championship and a return trip to the NCAA Tournament.
Next week: A few more recent highlights from Creighton’s successful trips to St. Louis.