Creighton made a bold statement in their latest game, crushing Seton Hall 79-61 on Tuesday night at the Prudential Center. The victory not only improved their record to 21-9 but also put them in prime position for the No. 2 seed in the upcoming Big East Tournament.
From the opening tip-off, the Bluejays controlled the game. Their offense was clicking, and their defense shut down the Pirates early. By halftime, Creighton had built a solid 35-22 lead, and Seton Hall never found a way to recover.
Key Players Who Stole the Show
- Ryan Kalkbrenner: The 7-foot-1 center dominated inside, scoring 20 points and grabbing nine rebounds. His presence in the paint made life miserable for Seton Hall.
- Jackson McAndrew: The freshman sharpshooter had a breakout game, sinking five three-pointers and finishing with a career-high 17 points.
- Steven Ashworth: The veteran guard kept the offense flowing with 11 points and eight assists, making sure his teammates got great looks at the basket.
Creighton’s shooting was on fire, hitting an impressive 62.8% of their shots—one of their best performances of the season. Meanwhile, Seton Hall struggled, making just 35.8% of their attempts.
Seton Hall’s Rough Night
It was another tough outing for Seton Hall, who fell to 7-23 overall and 2-17 in Big East play.
- Isaiah Coleman led the team with 18 points, but he had to take 19 shots to get there.
- Scotty Middleton added 12 points, but Seton Hall lacked the firepower to compete.
- The Pirates also suffered a big setback when starting center Godswill Erheriene left the game early with an elbow injury.
What This Win Means for Creighton
Creighton’s victory puts them ahead of Marquette for the No. 2 seed in the Big East Tournament, but their final standing will depend on Marquette’s next game against UConn.
If they secure the No. 2 seed, it means they’ll skip the first two rounds of the tournament and head straight to the quarterfinals—a major advantage in a tough conference.
What’s Next?
Creighton will wrap up its regular season on Saturday, March 8, with a home game against Butler. A win would cement their strong finish heading into the postseason.
Seton Hall, meanwhile, will try to end their season on a positive note when they face Georgetown. It’s been a difficult year for the Pirates, but they’ll be looking to finish strong.
With the Big East Tournament right around the corner, Creighton is hitting their stride at just the right time. If they keep playing like this, they could be a dangerous team in March Madness.
