Creighton hands Xavier its first loss of season in 66-61 win

Creighton forward Christian Bishop (13) makes a shot over Xavier forward Zach Freemantle (32) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)

Creighton forward Damien Jefferson (23) drives to the basket against Xavier forward Zach Freemantle (32) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)

Creighton guard Shereef Mitchell (4) makes a lay up against Xavier guard KyKy Tandy (24) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)

Creighton forward Christian Bishop (13) drives to the basket against Xavier forward Zach Freemantle (32) for a lay up in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)

Creighton guard Denzel Mahoney (34) tries to steal the ball from Xavier forward Zach Freemantle (32) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)