SYDNEY, Australia - The Creighton men's basketball team suffered a 79-66 setback on Monday against Australia B'Ball Centre of Excellence in the opening contest in its three-game exhibition tour of Australia.
The Bluejays led 37-35 at half and were ahead 50-43 with four minutes remaining in the third quarter before the Centre of Excellence squad went on a 12-2 run to take the lead for good.
Australia led 59-54 after three quarters and 67-57 with 7:41 to play. The Bluejays closed to within 71-66 with 3:19 left on a lay-up by Damien Jefferson before surrendering a game-ending 8-0 run.