In the lone game on Friday involving a BIG EAST team, No. 25 Creighton lost 91-74 at No. 15 Gonzaga. The Bluejays shot 58.1 percent in the first half while building a 44-37 lead, but could not stop the Bulldogs in the second half, being outshot 62.1 percent to 37.9 percent. Marcus Foster led the Bluejays with 21 points.
Saturday’s loaded schedule shows seven games, including three intense local rivalries.
The day begins with No. 21 Xavier hosting No. 11 Cincinnati in the Crosstown Shootout at noon on FS1. The Musketeers have won the last six home meetings against the Bearcats.