NCAA Tournament Roundup: No. 6 Creighton Ousts No. 3 Baylor

NCAA Tournament Roundup: No. 6 Creighton Ousts No. 3 Baylor
Creighton Bluejays guard Ryan Nembhard (2) and guard Trey Alexander (23) celebrate in the second half against the Baylor Bears at Ball Arena in Denver on March 19, 2023. Michael Ciaglo-USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Sophomore Ryan Nembhard poured in a career-high 30 points and No. 6 seed Creighton converted all 22 of its free throw attempts to earn an 85–76 victory over third-seeded Baylor in South Regional second-round play Sunday night in Denver.

Trey Alexander posted 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists while Arthur Kaluma added 11 points for the Bluejays (23–12), who claimed their second Sweet 16 berth in three years.