Creighton hosted Connecticut at 7 p.m. in a nationally-televised game on FOX as part of the annual Creighton vs. Cancer Pink Out, presented by Methodist and CHI Health. Bluejay players wore pink shooting shirts and pink-accented jerseys for the game, turning this matchup into more than just basketball—it was a moment for the program to honor those affected by cancer.
The Huskies improved to 20-1 overall and 10-0 in the Big East Conference with a nail-biting 87-81 win over Providence on Tuesday. Coming in as the No. 2-ranked team nationally, the Huskies have been living dangerously with their last four wins coming by single digits, including three in a row that had double-digit spreads. That vulnerability made them vulnerable on the road in Omaha. If you're looking for other Big East drama this season, check out Villanova's dominant victory over Providence earlier this month to see the intensity of conference play.
The Creighton Bluejays are a compelling candidate to spring the upset, as they're 9–2 straight up at home and prevailed 71–62 over the Huskies in last year's Big East Tournament semifinal. Creighton's leading scorer, Josh Dix, went 0-for-9 from three in the last game, snapping a streak of 32 straight games making a three-pointer, but back on his home floor, he was expected to regress to the mean. Playing in front of their home crowd with the added motivation of the charity game, the Bluejays had a real chance to pull off a statement win against the nation's elite. For more college basketball upsets and Big East drama, see how Illinois kept its winning streak alive with a strong performance on the road.