Xavier forward Zach Freemantle (32) defends as Creighton forward Damien Jefferson drives to the basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner, left, defends as Xavier forward Zach Freemantle drives to the basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner, left, defends as Xavier guard Paul Scruggs passes the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Xavier guards Colby Jones, left, and C.J. Wilcher (0) celebrate the team's 77-69 win over Creighton in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Creighton guard Antwann Jones, left, attempts to shoot against Xavier guard C.J. Wilcher (0) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Creighton guard Denzel Mahoney, left, drives to the basket and is fouled by Xavier guard Paul Scruggs during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Cincinnati. Xavier won 77-69. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)