Overview
- Creighton beat Rutgers 82-69 Thursday in the College Basketball Crown quarterfinal at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena, ending the Scarlet Knights' season.
- The Bluejays advance to face West Virginia in Saturday's semifinal at 4 p.m. ET on Fox in what doubles as coach Greg McDermott's retirement swan song.
- Rutgers' offense stalled after a fast start, finishing at 37% from the field and 14% from three as Creighton flipped a 22-12 deficit and closed the half on a 19-6 run.
- Junior guard Tariq Francis led Rutgers with 19 points on 3-for-15 shooting, with Jamichael Davis adding 17 and freshman Lino Mark posting 14 points and seven rebounds.
- The defeat leaves Rutgers 14-20 and without the event's $50,000 semifinal guarantee, with the transfer portal opening April 7 expected to drive roster changes backed by new NIL funds.