Creighton made history by defeating the number one team in college basketball for the first time in school history. The defending national champions, UConn, entered the game with a 14-game winning streak and the unanimous number one ranking in the AP poll. However, the 15th ranked Creighton Blue Jays were not intimidated and put on a remarkable performance.
Steven Ashworth was a standout player for Creighton, scoring 16 of his 20 points in the first half. The Blue Jays went into halftime with 43 points, a significant improvement from their previous meeting with UConn where they only scored 48 points in total.
Creighton dominated the game, building a 23-point lead with 10 minutes remaining. Although UConn managed to cut the lead to 10 points, Creighton's defense held strong, preventing the Huskies from scoring on five consecutive possessions. This defensive effort secured Creighton's impressive 19-point victory.
The victory sparked celebrations among the students, who stormed the court to commemorate the historic win against the top-ranked team. The Creighton team acknowledged the quality of their opponents, recognizing UConn as a formidable contender for the national championship. Despite this, they expressed confidence in their own abilities, emphasizing their strength as a team.
