The road to the championship game was anything but easy. Creighton fought through two grueling rounds, outlasting DePaul and then UConn to earn a spot in the final against St. John’s—the program’s fifth appearance in a Big East Tournament final. But when all was said and done, the Bluejays came up short, falling 82-66.
While the loss stung, the tournament served its purpose. For a team that had already secured its NCAA Tournament bid, each game was an opportunity to fine-tune the details, sharpen their execution, and prepare for the high-stakes battles ahead. Winning the Big East Tournament was always the goal, but for Head Coach Greg McDermott, the bigger picture was clear—March Madness was the ultimate prize.