The UConn men’s basketball team is set to face off against Creighton in the BIG EAST Tournament Semifinals at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. This will be the third meeting between the two teams this season, with each team winning on the road in the regular season.
UConn is coming off a thrilling win over Villanova in the quarterfinals, while Creighton had a double-overtime victory over DePaul. The Huskies are on a five-game winning streak and have been playing some of their best basketball as they head into the matchup against Creighton.
UConn will rely on a balanced scoring attack led by Solo Ball, Alex Karaban, and Liam McNeeley. The team has also been dominant on the glass, out-rebounding their last 11 opponents and boasting a +6.5 rebounding margin.
Creighton finished second in the BIG EAST regular season standings and is led by Ryan Kalkbrenner and Steven Ashworth. The Bluejays have a top-50 offense and defense according to Kenpom and have won their last three games.
The winner of the UConn vs. Creighton matchup will advance to the Championship game on Saturday to face either St. John’s or Marquette. Tip-off for the game is set for 9 p.m. on FOX, with Gus Johnson, Jim Jackson, and Kristina Pink providing the call. Fans can expect an intense and exciting matchup between these two evenly matched teams as they vie for a spot in the Championship game.
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