Xavier Musketeers @ Creighton Bluejays
Creighton wins 86-77 over Xavier
OMAHA, Neb. -- — Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 29 points as Creighton beat Xavier 86-77 on Wednesday night for its sixth straight victory.
Kalkbrenner also added nine rebounds for the Bluejays (15-6, 8-2 Big East Conference). Neal Jamiya scored 16 points and added six rebounds and six assists. Steven Ashworth shot 3 for 11 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 15 points, while adding five rebounds and eight assists.
Ryan Conwell led the way for the Musketeers (13-9, 5-6) with 20 points. Xavier also got 16 points and six rebounds from Zach Freemantle. John Hugley had 13 points and six rebounds.
Creighton led Xavier at the half, 40-35, with Kalkbrenner scoring 13 points.
Up next for Creighton is a matchup Saturday with Villanova on the road. Xavier hosts Georgetown on Tuesday.
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Game Information
Omaha, NE
Referee:Doug Shows
Referee:Tony Henderson
Referee:Nathan Farrell
2025-26 Standings
| Big East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 8-0 | - | 18-1 |
| St. John's | 6-1 | 1.5 | 13-5 |
| Villanova | 5-2 | 2.5 | 14-4 |
| Creighton | 5-3 | 3 | 11-8 |
| Seton Hall | 4-3 | 3.5 | 14-4 |
| DePaul | 3-4 | 4.5 | 11-7 |
| Xavier | 3-4 | 4.5 | 11-7 |
| Butler | 2-5 | 5.5 | 11-7 |
| Providence | 2-5 | 5.5 | 9-9 |
| Georgetown | 1-6 | 6.5 | 9-9 |
| Marquette | 1-7 | 7 | 6-13 |
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