Providence is in Omaha to challenge a Creighton team that should come in with an edge after falling at Georgetown earlier this week. The Hoyas scored on seven of their final eight possessions in that one, with center Omer Yurtseven carving up the Jays to the tune of 20 points and 13 rebounds. If Providence is going to have success on Saturday afternoon (4:30pm tip), they will likely need a heavy dose of Nate Watson and Alpha Diallo on the interior.
Creighton cracked the top 25 earlier this week for the first time in over two years (#25).