The game started off fast, with a combined three made three-pointers. Xavier wasn’t quite able to keep pace though, and Creighton led 10-7 with 16:31 left in the first half.
Xavier was able to take the lead however, when Tyrique Jones scored a layup and drew the foul to put the Musketeers up 11-10 with 15:48 in the first half.
It continued to be a tight game, as neither team were able to gain ground. It was a one-point contest, with Xavier leading 20-19, with 11:27 left in the first half. Xavier was able to gain a little bit of separation, but still not a lot, over the next four minutes as they led 26-23 with 7:46 left in the first half.