
Creighton Bluejays guard Steven Ashworth (1) poses for a photo with a young fan before the game against the Providence Friars during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays mascot Billy waving the Creighton flag before taking on Providence Friars during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) is presented a basketball to commemorate 2000 career points by Greg McDermott before taking on Providence Friars during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays guard Jamiya Neal (5) introduce before taking on the Providence Friars during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays guard Steven Ashworth (1) defends against Providence Friars guard Corey Floyd Jr. (14) in the first half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) drives to the basket against Providence Friars forward Oswin Erhunmwunse (55) in the first half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) drives to the basket against Providence Friars guard Corey Floyd Jr. (14) in the first half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays guard Steven Ashworth (1) dribbles around a screen against the Providence Friars in the first half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays guard Jamiya Neal (5) dribbles the ball against Providence Friars guard Corey Floyd Jr. (14) in the firt half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays guard Steven Ashworth (1) dribbles the ball against Providence Friars guard Jayden Pierre (1) in the first half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays guard Steven Ashworth (1) makes a three-point shot against the Providence Friars in the first half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) makes a layup against the Providence Friars in the first half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays guard Jamiya Neal (5) returns the ball down the court against the Providence Friars in the first half
during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays forward Jasen Green (0) watches the ball to rebound it against the Providence Friars in the first half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays guard Steven Ashworth (1) makes a three-point shot against the Providence Friars in the first half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) makes dunk against the Providence Friars in the first half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays guard Jamiya Neal (5) celebrates teammate Jamiya Neal drawing a foul from Providence Friars in the first half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays guard Steven Ashworth (1) makes a three-point shot against Providence Friars forward Oswin Erhunmwunse (55) in the first half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays cheerleaders perform at a break in the action against the Providence Friars in the first half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays forward Mason Miller (13) fights for layup against Providence Friars guard Jabri Abdur-Rahim (3) in the first half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) dunks the ball against Providence Friars guard Wesley Cardet Jr. (0) in the first half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays forward Mason Miller (13) dunks the ball agasint Providence Friars guard Jabri Abdur-Rahim (3) in the first half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays hype squad member reacts to the camera during a college basketball game against the Providence Friars, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) battles to protect the ball against the Providence Friars in the first half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) dives to take the ball away from Providence Friars guard Jayden Pierre (1) in the first half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays head coach Greg McDermott watching the action on the court against the Providence Friars in the first half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) dunks the ball against Providence Friars forward Oswin Erhunmwunse (55) in the first half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays forward Mason Miller (13) pats Jamiya Neal on the back after making a basket at the end of the first half against the Providence Friars during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays guard Steven Ashworth (1) drives the lane against Providence Friars guard Jayden Pierre (1) in the second half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays forward Isaac Traudt (41) makes a three-point shot against Providence Friars forward Ryan Mela (11) in the second half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays forward Isaac Traudt (41) makes a three-point shot over Providence Friars forward Ryan Mela (11) in the second half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays head coach Greg McDermott watching the aciton on the court again the Providence Friars in the second half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays forward Jasen Green (0) makes a layup against Providence Friars guard Bensley Joseph (7) in the second half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays forward Isaac Traudt (41) makes three-point shot against Providence Friars guard Corey Floyd Jr. (14) in the second half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) gives Isaac Traudt five in the second half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays guard Jamiya Neal (5) makes a pass to Creighton Bluejays forward Mason Miller (13) to make a three-point shot against the Providence Friars in the second half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays forward Mason Miller (13) makes a three-point shot against the Providence Friars in the second half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays guard Jamiya Neal (5) makes a layup against the Providence Friars in the second half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays guard Steven Ashworth (1) makes a jumpshot against Providence Friars forward Oswin Erhunmwunse (55) in the second half during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Creighton Bluejays guard Steven Ashworth (1) signs an autography for a young fan after the win over Providence Friars during a college basketball game, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.