Creighton jumps out to a huge lead, then holds on to defeat Xavier and advance to the Big East title game.
Creighton and Xavier, both league newcomers, meet in tonight’s second semifinal for the right to play for the Big East Championship in their first year.
Creighton fails to match Xavier’s intensity, late rally comes up short in a 75-69 loss.
A quick recap of Creighton’s loss to Xavier, and a snapshot of everything Bluejays basketball fans need to know going into Sunday’s games.
Creighton takes their highest-ever ranking into a tough road game against Xavier in a Saturday matinee.
