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Creighton Overcomes DePaul in Double-OT to Advance in Big East Tournament

Ryan Kalkbrenner's 32-point performance propels Creighton past DePaul in a dramatic quarterfinal at Madison Square Garden.

Mar 13, 2025; New York, NY, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles guard Kam Jones (1) drives on Xavier Musketeers guard Dailyn Swain (3) and forward Jerome Hunter (2) at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Mar 13, 2025; New York, NY, USA; St. John's Red Storm guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) shoots past Butler Bulldogs during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Mar 13, 2025; New York, NY, USA; Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) drives to the basket against DePaul Blue Demons forward Troy D'Amico (0) during the first overtime at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Mar 13, 2025; New York, NY, USA; Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) plays the ball against Villanova Wildcats forward Eric Dixon (43) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Creighton rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit to defeat DePaul 85-81 in double overtime during the Big East Tournament quarterfinals.
  • Ryan Kalkbrenner led Creighton with 32 points, nine rebounds, and five blocks, including the go-ahead basket in the second overtime.
  • Freshman Fedor Zugic and Steven Ashworth hit crucial three-pointers during an 11-0 run to force the game into overtime.
  • DePaul's Layden Blocker scored 25 points, including a late surge in the first overtime to force the second extra period.
  • Creighton advances to the semifinals and will face the winner of the Connecticut vs. Villanova quarterfinal matchup.