Creighton Bluejays @ Xavier Musketeers
Creighton tops Xavier in OT, 79-72
CINCINNATI -- Rick Kreklow scored 17 points and led five players into double-figure scoring as Creighton knocked off Xavier in overtime, 79-72 on Wednesday night.
Dee Davis hit the first of two free throws with :34 left to tie the game at 65-65, but missed a go-ahead free throw that could have decided the game in regulation.
Matt Stainbrook and Davis each converted a pair of free throws in overtime, but Davis' 3 with 1:26 left was the Musketeers' lone field goal of the extra period. Xavier was just 1 for 6 from the field in the final two minutes.
Creighton (11-13 2-9 Big East) closed it out by going 6 for 6 from the line in the final :16.
Groselle finished with 15 points for the Bluejays, who shot 45.8 percent from the field (27 of 59).
Jalen Reynolds led Xavier with 17 points as the Musketeers (14-9, 5-6) were just 22 of 57 from the field.
Game Information
Cincinnati, OH

Referee:Brent Hampton
Referee:James Breeding
Referee:Robert Riley

2025-26 Standings
| Big East ConferenceBig East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 18-2 | - | 30-7 |
| UConn | 17-3 | 1 | 34-6 |
| Villanova | 15-5 | 3 | 24-9 |
| Seton Hall | 10-10 | 8 | 21-12 |
| Creighton | 9-11 | 9 | 16-18 |
| DePaul | 8-12 | 10 | 16-16 |
| Butler | 7-13 | 11 | 16-16 |
| Providence | 7-13 | 11 | 15-18 |
| Marquette | 7-13 | 11 | 12-20 |
| Georgetown | 6-14 | 12 | 16-18 |
| Xavier | 6-14 | 12 | 15-18 |
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