NCAAB · Final

Baylor Bears Defeat Creighton Bluejays 81-74 in Close Contest

Monday, November 24, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Michelob ULTRA Arena

Baylor Bears 81, Creighton Bluejays 74, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Creighton Bluejays vs Baylor Bears?

Baylor Bears beat Creighton Bluejays 81-74 at Michelob ULTRA Arena on November 24, 2025.

In a tightly contested matchup at the Michelob ULTRA Arena, the Baylor Bears secured a victory over the Creighton Bluejays with a final score of 81-74. This game showcased the Bears' strong home performance, improving their record to 5-1 at home this season, while the Bluejays fell to 1-3 in away games. Baylor's recent form has been impressive, with a current winning streak of three games and an average of 82.4 points scored in their last five outings. In contrast, Creighton has also been performing well, winning two consecutive games leading up to this matchup and averaging 76.0 points in their last five games.

The Bears entered the game with a home record of 4-0 and have demonstrated a solid offensive capability, averaging 74.6 points per game while allowing 69.2. Their recent victories included a high-scoring 94-81 win against Tarleton State and a 96-81 triumph over UT Rio Grande Valley. Creighton, on the other hand, had a record of 3-2, with their recent wins coming against North Dakota and Maryland Eastern Shore, showcasing their ability to score, averaging 76.3 points while allowing 71.4.

Throughout the game, Baylor maintained a slight edge, with key scoring plays that kept the Bluejays at bay. Notable moments included Cameron Carr's contributions, who made crucial free throws and a tip shot that helped extend the Bears' lead. The Bluejays’ Josh Dix and Jasen Green also made significant plays, but it was not enough to overcome Baylor's consistent scoring.

The matchup was characterized by a back-and-forth scoring battle, with both teams trading baskets. As the game progressed into the second half, Baylor's ability to capitalize on free throws and maintain their composure in critical moments proved decisive. The final scoring plays saw Tounde Yessoufou sealing the game with a dunk, bringing the score to 81-74.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details that affected either team, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups. The market had priced Baylor as the favorite, reflecting their strong home performance and recent form, with a final home win probability of 1.0.

As for the conditions of the game, the block did not specify external factors such as weather or arena conditions, but the atmosphere in the Michelob ULTRA Arena was undoubtedly charged, with fans supporting the home team.

Overall, this matchup was a testament to Baylor's strong home advantage and their ability to execute under pressure, while Creighton showed resilience but ultimately fell short. The Bears' victory adds to their momentum as they continue their season.

Leaders

PointsCameron Carr21Baylor Bears
AssistsMichael Rataj5Baylor Bears
ReboundsCameron Carr9Baylor Bears
PointsHudson Greer16Creighton Bluejays
AssistsJosh Dix6Creighton Bluejays
ReboundsJasen Green5Creighton Bluejays

Recent form

Baylor Bears

Last 10: 6-4Streak W374.6 scored · 69.2 allowed per game5-1 at home

W94-81vs Tarleton State TexansNov 15
W78-69vs Washington HuskiesNov 10
W96-81vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosNov 4
L74-76at Texas Tech Red RaidersMar 13
W70-56vs Kansas State WildcatsMar 12
L61-65vs Houston CougarsMar 9
W61-58at TCU Horned FrogsMar 5
W71-61vs Oklahoma State CowboysMar 2
L67-69at Cincinnati BearcatsFeb 26
L74-76at Colorado BuffaloesFeb 22

Creighton Bluejays

Last 10: 7-3Streak W276.3 scored · 71.4 allowed per game1-3 away

W75-60vs North Dakota Fighting HawksNov 20
W84-45vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksNov 15
L63-90at Gonzaga BulldogsNov 12
W92-76vs South Dakota CoyotesNov 6
L66-82at St. John's Red StormMar 15
W71-62vs UConn HuskiesMar 15
W85-81vs DePaul Blue DemonsMar 13
W87-74vs Butler BulldogsMar 8
W79-61at Seton Hall PiratesMar 5
L61-83at Xavier MusketeersMar 1

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
St. John's	30-7	-	18-2
UConn	34-6	1	17-3
Villanova	24-9	3	15-5
Seton Hall	21-12	8	10-10
Creighton	16-18	9	9-11
DePaul	16-16	10	8-12
Butler	16-16	11	7-13
Providence	15-18	11	7-13
Marquette	12-20	11	7-13
Georgetown	16-18	12	6-14
Xavier	15-18	12	6-14
Arizona	36-3	-	16-2
Houston	30-7	2	14-4
Iowa State	29-8	4	12-6
Kansas	24-11	4	12-6
Texas Tech	23-11	4	12-6
TCU	23-12	5	11-7
BYU	23-12	7	9-9
UCF	21-12	7	9-9
West Virginia	21-14	7	9-9
Cincinnati	18-15	7	9-9
Colorado	17-16	9	7-11
Arizona State	17-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma State	20-15	10	6-12
Baylor	17-17	10	6-12
Kansas State	12-20	13	3-15
Utah	10-22	14	2-16

Box score

Stat	Creighton Bluejays	Baylor Bears
Field goals	27-58	31-72
Field goal %	47	43
Three-pointers	11-29	7-18
Three-point %	38	39
Free throws	9-10	12-16
Free throw %	90	75
Rebounds	28	45
Offensive rebounds	8	22
Defensive rebounds	20	23
Assists	12	15
Steals	5	8
Blocks	3	5
Turnovers	13	10
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	17
Fast-break points	20	14
Points in the paint	28	38
Fouls	15	12
Largest lead	0	12

How the scoring went

2nd Half40-44Owen Freeman made Dunk. Assisted by Josh Dix.
2nd Half41-44Jasen Green made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-44Jasen Green made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-46Caden Powell made Layup.
2nd Half42-48Caden Powell made Layup.
2nd Half42-49Caden Powell made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-51Dan Skillings Jr. made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half43-51Nik Graves made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-51Nik Graves made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-51Isaac Traudt made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nik Graves.
2nd Half47-53Caden Powell made Layup. Assisted by Cameron Carr.
2nd Half50-53Hudson Greer made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jasen Green.
2nd Half52-53Nik Graves made Layup. Assisted by Josh Dix.
2nd Half52-55Dan Skillings Jr. made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half52-58Tounde Yessoufou made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Obi Agbim.
2nd Half55-58Isaac Traudt made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nik Graves.
2nd Half58-58Josh Dix made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half58-60Dan Skillings Jr. made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half60-60Hudson Greer made Layup.
2nd Half60-62Dan Skillings Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Isaac Williams IV.
2nd Half62-62Josh Dix made Jumper.
2nd Half62-64Michael Rataj made Jumper.
2nd Half62-66Michael Rataj made Layup.
2nd Half62-67Cameron Carr made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-68Cameron Carr made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-70Cameron Carr made Dunk. Assisted by Michael Rataj.
2nd Half64-70Hudson Greer made Layup. Assisted by Josh Dix.
2nd Half66-70Jasen Green made Jumper.
2nd Half66-72Tounde Yessoufou made Layup.
2nd Half66-73Cameron Carr made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-73Hudson Greer made Dunk. Assisted by Josh Dix.
2nd Half68-75Cameron Carr made Dunk. Assisted by Obi Agbim.
2nd Half70-75Josh Dix made Layup.
2nd Half71-75Jasen Green made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-75Jasen Green made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-77Cameron Carr made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half74-77Hudson Greer made Jumper.
2nd Half74-78Cameron Carr made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-79Cameron Carr made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-81Tounde Yessoufou made Dunk.