For the second time this season, Creighton suffered a 72-71 loss to DePaul thanks to a late layup, only this time it happened at CHI Health Center Omaha Wednesday night.
Creighton held its own in the paint after the Blue Demons dominated that category in Chicago, but DePaul also matched Creighton with 10 made 3s. The Bluejays led for nearly 35 minutes, but in the end, DePaul made one more play on each end to secure the victory.
Josh Dix led four Bluejay starters in double figures with 15 points on 50% shooting. Nik graves added 14 while going 10-for-11 from the foul line. Fedor Žugić added 13 points in his third straight start while Jasen Green matched him with 13 points and grabbed a team-high nine rebounds.
Creighton had no answer for Brandon Maclin in the second half as the senior scored 19 of his team-high 21 for the Blue Demons.
Creighton will return home for one final game on Saturday as Providence visits Omaha for senior night.
Creighton Bluejay Fedor Žugić (7) and assistant coach Mitch Ballock talk before a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay Fedor Žugić (7) gets hype during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay Nik Graves (5) draws a foul during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay Jasen Green (0) helps up Nik Graves (5) during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay Nik Graves (5) gets fouled during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay Nik Graves (5) drives to the hoop during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay Blake Harper (2) looks to pass during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay head coach Greg McDermott yells during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay Fedor Žugić (7) dribbles past a defender during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay Nik Graves (5) looks to pass during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay dance team dances during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay Fedor Žugić (7) shoots a three pointer during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay coaches sit during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay bench celebrates during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay Isaac Traudt (41) runs down the court during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay Jasen Green (0) shoots a three pointer during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay Nik Graves (5) looks to pass during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay head coach Greg McDermott talks to a ref during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay Ty Davis (9) passes the ball during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay Kerem Konan (17) dunks during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay Austin Swartz (1) shoots a three pointer during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay Hudson Greer (10) looks to shoot during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay Josh Dix (4) shoots a jump shot during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay Isaac Traudt (41) contests a shot during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay Fedor Žugić (7) dunks during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay Fedor Žugić (7) drives to the hoop during a college basketball game against DePaul on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
Creighton Bluejay head coach Greg McDermott and DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann meet during a college basketball game on Feb 25, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann
