No. 15 Creighton Knocks Off UConn 85–66 for Program’s First Win Over a No. 1-ranked Team

Creighton's Steven Ashworth (1) shoots a 3-pointer against UConn's Alex Karaban (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., on Feb. 20, 2024. Rebecca S. Gratz/AP Photo

OMAHA, Neb.— Creighton went into its game against UConn having lost all six of its previous meetings with No. 1-ranked teams and never coming closer than 10 points.

The No. 15 Bluejays finally broke through on their seventh try, building a double-digit lead in the first half and knocking off the Huskies 85–66 Tuesday night.