A lengthy day in New York City concluded with the Creighton Bluejays defeating the Providence Friars 70-58 in the final quarterfinal matchup in the 2017 Big East Tournament. The win pits the Jays against the No. 7 seeded Xavier Musketeers, who upset the No. 2 Butler Bulldogs, in Friday’s second semifinals matchup.
Balance was primarily the name of the game for Creighton as three players got into double figures. Khyri Thomas, normally known for his terrific defense, led the team with 19 points on 5-11 from the field and was a perfect 8-8 from the free throw line.