Xavier Musketeers at Creighton Bluejays 1/29/2022
2019 Creighton alumnus Noah Larsen plays drums along with the Creighton Pep Band before the start of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

2019 Creighton alumnus Noah Larsen plays drums along with the Creighton Pep Band before the start of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Jan. 29, 2022 01:55 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
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
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
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
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 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
Creighton head coach Greg McDermott yells to his players as they take on Xavier during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Creighton head coach Greg McDermott yells to his players as they take on Xavier during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:21 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
Creighton's Trey Alexander (23) looks for an opening between Xavier's Nate Johnson (10) and Jack Nunge (24) 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)

Creighton's Trey Alexander (23) looks for an opening between Xavier's Nate Johnson (10) and Jack Nunge (24) 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 04:27 PM EST
Xavier's Paul Scruggs (1) drives for the basket against Creighton's Trey Alexander (23) 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 Paul Scruggs (1) drives for the basket against Creighton's Trey Alexander (23) 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 04:23 PM EST
Xavier's Zach Freemantle (32) dunks over Creighton's Trey Alexander (23) to give his team the lead 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 Zach Freemantle (32) dunks over Creighton's Trey Alexander (23) to give his team the lead 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 04:25 PM EST
Creighton's Alex O'Connell shoots against Xavier 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)

Creighton's Alex O'Connell shoots against Xavier 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 04:42 PM EST
Creighton's Arthur Kaluma (24) drives against Xavier's Colby Jones (3) 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) drives against Xavier's Colby Jones (3) 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 04:36 PM EST
Xavier's Paul Scruggs (1) shoots against Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) 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 Paul Scruggs (1) shoots against Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) 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 04:47 PM EST
From left, Creighton Blue Crew members Maddie McCarver of Scottsdale, Arizona, Elizabeth Pretzman of Phoenix, Arizona, and Coleman Barnes of Overland Park, Kansas, stand with signs displaying their support for those fighting cancer during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. Fans wore pink for Creighton's annual pink-out game to fight cancer. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

From left, Creighton Blue Crew members Maddie McCarver of Scottsdale, Arizona, Elizabeth Pretzman of Phoenix, Arizona, and Coleman Barnes of Overland Park, Kansas, stand with signs displaying their support for those fighting cancer during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. Fans wore pink for Creighton's annual pink-out game to fight cancer. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:48 PM EST
Xavier's Nate Johnson (10) shoots a three pointer against Creighton's Trey Alexander (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. Johnson scored 15 points in Xavier's 74-64 victory over Creighton. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Xavier's Nate Johnson (10) shoots a three pointer against Creighton's Trey Alexander (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. Johnson scored 15 points in Xavier's 74-64 victory over Creighton. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:54 PM EST
Xavier's Paul Scruggs (1) calls a play against Creighton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. Scruggs scored 18 points in Xavier's 74-64 victory over Creighton. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Xavier's Paul Scruggs (1) calls a play against Creighton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. Scruggs scored 18 points in Xavier's 74-64 victory over Creighton. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:45 PM EST
FILE - Creighton's Ryan Nembhard (2) drives against Xavier's Adam Kunkel (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton freshman Ryan Nembhard will miss the rest of the season after injuring his right wrist, the school announced Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Nembhard was hurt when he collided with St. John's Posh Alexander during the Bluejays' 81-78 win Wednesday night. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)

FILE - Creighton's Ryan Nembhard (2) drives against Xavier's Adam Kunkel (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton freshman Ryan Nembhard will miss the rest of the season after injuring his right wrist, the school announced Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Nembhard was hurt when he collided with St. John's Posh Alexander during the Bluejays' 81-78 win Wednesday night. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)

Feb. 24, 2022 09:50 AM EST