Villanova Wildcats at Creighton Bluejays 12/17/2021
Creighton junior Nathan Marquardt waits to lead the basketball team onto the court with the Blue Crew before playing against Villanova in an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Creighton junior Nathan Marquardt waits to lead the basketball team onto the court with the Blue Crew before playing against Villanova in an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Dec. 17, 2021 07:55 PM EST
Villanova's Justin Moore (5) reaches for a loose ball against Creighton's Ryan Hawkins (44), Alex O'Connell (5) and Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Villanova's Justin Moore (5) reaches for a loose ball against Creighton's Ryan Hawkins (44), Alex O'Connell (5) and Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Dec. 17, 2021 08:54 PM EST
Villanova head coach Jay Wright yells to his team as they play against Creighton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Villanova head coach Jay Wright yells to his team as they play against Creighton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Dec. 17, 2021 08:57 PM EST
Creighton head coach Greg McDermott argues against a foul called while playing against Villanova during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Creighton head coach Greg McDermott argues against a foul called while playing against Villanova during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Dec. 17, 2021 08:58 PM EST
Villanova's Collin Gillespie (2) guards against Creighton's Trey Alexander (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Villanova's Collin Gillespie (2) guards against Creighton's Trey Alexander (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Dec. 17, 2021 09:01 PM EST
Creighton's Alex O'Connell (5) dunks against Villanova's Brandon Slater (3) and Justin Moore (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Creighton's Alex O'Connell (5) dunks against Villanova's Brandon Slater (3) and Justin Moore (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Dec. 17, 2021 09:04 PM EST
Villanova's Jermaine Samuels (23) defends against Creighton's Alex O'Connell (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Villanova's Jermaine Samuels (23) defends against Creighton's Alex O'Connell (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Dec. 17, 2021 09:09 PM EST
Creighton's Alex O'Connell (5) drives down court against Villanova's Collin Gillespie (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Creighton's Alex O'Connell (5) drives down court against Villanova's Collin Gillespie (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Dec. 17, 2021 09:05 PM EST
Creighton's Ryan Hawkins (44) reacts after teammate Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) scored against Villanova during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton defeated Villanova 79-59. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Creighton's Ryan Hawkins (44) reacts after teammate Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) scored against Villanova during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton defeated Villanova 79-59. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Dec. 17, 2021 10:03 PM EST
Creighton's Ryan Hawkins (44) hugs Rati Andronikashvili (21) after regaining possession of the ball with a lead over Villanova with 1:09 remaining in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton defeated Villanova 79-59. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Creighton's Ryan Hawkins (44) hugs Rati Andronikashvili (21) after regaining possession of the ball with a lead over Villanova with 1:09 remaining in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton defeated Villanova 79-59. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Dec. 17, 2021 10:06 PM EST
Villanova's Collin Gillespie (2) plays against Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner, left, and Ryan Hawkins (44) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton defeated Villanova 79-59. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Villanova's Collin Gillespie (2) plays against Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner, left, and Ryan Hawkins (44) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton defeated Villanova 79-59. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Dec. 17, 2021 10:11 PM EST
Villanova's Caleb Daniels (14) dives for the ball against Creighton's Ryan Hawkins, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Villanova's Caleb Daniels (14) dives for the ball against Creighton's Ryan Hawkins, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Dec. 17, 2021 10:20 PM EST
Creighton's Ryan Nembhard (2) looks for an open pass against Villanova's Eric Dixon (43) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. Nembhard scored 14 points. Creighton defeated Villanova 79-59. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Creighton's Ryan Nembhard (2) looks for an open pass against Villanova's Eric Dixon (43) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. Nembhard scored 14 points. Creighton defeated Villanova 79-59. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Dec. 17, 2021 10:24 PM EST
Villanova plays against Creighton before a reported crowd of 17,208 during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Villanova plays against Creighton before a reported crowd of 17,208 during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Dec. 17, 2021 10:21 PM EST
Villanova's Jermaine Samuels (23) reacts after a foul was called against him while playing against Creighton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Villanova's Jermaine Samuels (23) reacts after a foul was called against him while playing against Creighton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Dec. 17, 2021 10:22 PM EST
Villanova's Justin Moore, center left, drives against Creighton's Alex O'Connell, center right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton defeated Villanova 79-59. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Villanova's Justin Moore, center left, drives against Creighton's Alex O'Connell, center right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton defeated Villanova 79-59. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Dec. 17, 2021 10:23 PM EST
Creighton's Ryan Hawkins (44) drives against Villanova's Justin Moore (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. Hawkins scored 19 points during the game. Creighton defeated Villanova 79-59. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Creighton's Ryan Hawkins (44) drives against Villanova's Justin Moore (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. Hawkins scored 19 points during the game. Creighton defeated Villanova 79-59. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Dec. 17, 2021 10:32 PM EST
Villanova's Eric Dixon (43) reaches for a rebound against Creighton's Ryan Nembhard (2), Ryan Kalkbrenner (11), Ryan Hawkins (44) and Trey Alexander (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton defeated Villanova 79-59. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Villanova's Eric Dixon (43) reaches for a rebound against Creighton's Ryan Nembhard (2), Ryan Kalkbrenner (11), Ryan Hawkins (44) and Trey Alexander (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton defeated Villanova 79-59. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Dec. 17, 2021 10:35 PM EST
Creighton's Trey Alexander (23) shoots against Villanova's Brandon Slater (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton defeated Villanova 79-59. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Creighton's Trey Alexander (23) shoots against Villanova's Brandon Slater (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton defeated Villanova 79-59. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Dec. 17, 2021 10:36 PM EST
Creighton head coach Greg McDermott chats with Ryan Nembhard (2) mid court during a timeout against Villanova during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton defeated Villanova 79-59. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Creighton head coach Greg McDermott chats with Ryan Nembhard (2) mid court during a timeout against Villanova during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton defeated Villanova 79-59. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Dec. 17, 2021 10:37 PM EST
Villanova's Collin Gillespie (2) guards against Creighton's Ryan Nembhard (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton defeated Villanova 79-59. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Villanova's Collin Gillespie (2) guards against Creighton's Ryan Nembhard (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton defeated Villanova 79-59. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Dec. 18, 2021 07:10 PM EST
Villanova's Collin Gillespie (2) plays against Creighton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton defeated Villanova 79-59. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Villanova's Collin Gillespie (2) plays against Creighton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton defeated Villanova 79-59. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Dec. 18, 2021 07:10 PM EST