Repeatedly the last two years, this group of Creighton Bluejays have proven themselves to be a tough, experienced, motivated group of winners and Friday night at MSG, they pulled off their biggest win yet. By out-toughing, out-playing and out-scoring UConn, the Jays sent the Huskies out of the Big East Tourney.
It was the type of game Jays fans hoped for when they joined the Big East: a back and forth Friday night semifinal showdown packed with drama. There were gigantic shots from both sides. It was physical: UConn’s R.J. Cole left the game to get stitches after landing face-first on the court while trying to initiate contact and draw a foul, and Creighton’s Shereef Mitchell left the game after bumping heads with a UConn player.