MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- Alex O'Connell forced double-overtime with a three-pointer at the buzzer and Creighton outscored host Marquette 8-2 in the ensuing five minutes as the visiting Bluejays opened 2022 with a wild 75-69 double-overtime victory on Saturday, Jan.1.
O'Connell's heroics helped Creighton overcome a five-point deficit in the final 62 seconds of overtime, but didn't come until after host Marquette had overcome a 17-point deficit early in the second half.
The Bluejays (10-3, 2-0 BIG EAST) have started BIG EAST play 2-0 for the first time since 2013-14, while Marquette fell to 8-6 (0-3 BIG EAST) with its fifth loss in the past six games.