No. 21 Xavier rallies from 17-point deficit, beats Creighton
Xavier's Zach Freemantle (32) plays against Creighton's Ryan Hawkins (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Xavier's Zach Freemantle (32) plays against Creighton's Ryan Hawkins (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Jan. 29, 2022 03:15 PM EST
Xavier's Jack Nunge (24) reacts after scoring against Creighton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. Xavier defeated Creighton 74-64. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Xavier's Jack Nunge (24) reacts after scoring against Creighton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. Xavier defeated Creighton 74-64. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:22 PM EST
Xavier's Paul Scruggs (1) shoots against Creighton's Ryan Hawkins, left, and Ryan Kalkbrenner, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Xavier's Paul Scruggs (1) shoots against Creighton's Ryan Hawkins, left, and Ryan Kalkbrenner, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Jan. 29, 2022 03:17 PM EST
Xavier head coach Travis Steele yells to his players from the sideline as they play against Creighton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Xavier head coach Travis Steele yells to his players from the sideline as they play against Creighton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Jan. 29, 2022 03:14 PM EST
Xavier's Colby Jones (3) shoots against Creighton's Ryan Hawkins (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Xavier's Colby Jones (3) shoots against Creighton's Ryan Hawkins (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Jan. 29, 2022 03:13 PM EST
Creighton's Ryan Nembhard (2) shoots a three pointer against Xavier during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. Nembhard scored 13 points in the first half. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Creighton's Ryan Nembhard (2) shoots a three pointer against Xavier during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. Nembhard scored 13 points in the first half. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Jan. 29, 2022 03:11 PM EST
Creighton's Arthur Kaluma (24) shoots against Xavier's Zach Freemantle (32) and Jack Nunge (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Creighton's Arthur Kaluma (24) shoots against Xavier's Zach Freemantle (32) and Jack Nunge (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Jan. 29, 2022 03:03 PM EST