The Creighton Blue Jays (20-9, 12-6) entered tonight’s game off a disheartening 21-point loss on the road at Providence. While there’s no shame in losing to the No. 1 team in the Big East, it immediately followed news that star point guard Andrew Nembhard would miss the remainder of the season due to a wrist injury. It was a cruel twist of fate for Creighton, who entered the Providence game on a six-game win streak.
After losing Nembhard and getting blown out by Providence, Creighton’s NCAA tournament hopes were put in serious jeopardy. Would the committee punish the Jays if they stumbled into Selection Sunday?