PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Christian Bishop's dunk with 0.8 seconds left was the difference as No. 11 Creighton escaped Providence with a 67-65 win on Saturday.
Marcus Zegarowski (20) and Damien Jefferson (18) combined for 38 points for the victors. The duo made 16-of-26 shots from the field and combined for nine points during a key 15-0 run midway through the first half gave Creighton (8-2, 4-1 BIG EAST) the lead for good. Jefferson added a career-high six steals and eight rebounds in the contest.
The 15-0 burst put CU ahead 33-24 and included two three-pointers from Mitch Ballock, another trey by Zegarowski and three hoops in the paint from Jefferson.