When the 2016-17 season tipped off back in November, there were expectations of a special season hitting Omaha this year. The Creighton Bluejays had the look of a team that was about to make a lot of noise, not just in the BIG EAST season, but nationally, as some pundits spoke of the Jays as a Sweet 16-caliber team, perhaps even an Elite Eight program. The Bluejays had all the ingredients - a high-powered offense, a superlative point guard in Maurice Watson Jr., a giant presence in the middle in 7-0 freshman Justin Patton and a prolific scorer in Marcus Foster.
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Sixth-seeded Creighton Advances Past Third-Seeded Providence In #BEtourney Quarterfinals
