NCAAB · Final

Creighton Dominates Xavier in Convincing Win

Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 6:30 PM ET · Cintas Center

Creighton Bluejays 98, Xavier Musketeers 57, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Creighton Bluejays vs Xavier Musketeers?

Creighton Bluejays beat Xavier Musketeers 98-57 at Cintas Center on December 17, 2025.

Who was favored in Creighton Bluejays vs Xavier Musketeers?

Xavier Musketeers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The underdog won.

In a stunning display of basketball, the Creighton Bluejays triumphed over the Xavier Musketeers with a final score of 98-57. This decisive victory highlights Creighton's ability to perform on the road, contrasting sharply with Xavier's recent struggles. The game took place at the Cintas Center, where Xavier had a home record of 8-4 prior to this matchup.

Creighton entered the game with a record of 6-5, but their performance in this contest showcased their potential. The Bluejays had been experiencing a rough patch, having lost their last two games, but they turned things around dramatically against Xavier. In their last ten games leading up to this fixture, Creighton had a record of 5-5, averaging 74.6 points scored per game while allowing 72.6 points. Their away record, however, was concerning at 0-4, but this game marked a significant departure from that trend.

Xavier, on the other hand, had been riding a five-game winning streak, showcasing a strong home performance with an average of 79.6 points scored and 72.4 points allowed over their last ten games. They had a solid home record of 7-2, but this game exposed vulnerabilities that had not been apparent in their recent victories.

The matchup was particularly interesting given the teams' previous encounters this season. Earlier in the year, they had split their two meetings, with Xavier winning 83-61 at home and losing 77-86 in Creighton. This game was crucial for both teams to gain momentum in the league, but it was Creighton that seized the opportunity.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the impact of player availability can often sway the outcome of such games. The betting lines from DraftKings indicated that Xavier was favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 151.5. The odds reflected a competitive matchup on paper, but the reality on the court told a different story.

The conditions during the game were typical for a December evening, but specifics were not provided in the block. However, the atmosphere at the Cintas Center was likely charged, given the stakes of the game and the home crowd's expectations.

As the game progressed, Creighton's offensive prowess became evident, particularly in the second half. Key scoring plays included a series of jump shots and layups that pushed their lead to overwhelming levels. Notable moments included Roddie Anderson III's floating jump shot and Kerem Konan's driving layup, which contributed to a rapid scoring spree that left Xavier reeling.

Ultimately, Creighton's performance in this game serves as a reminder of their potential, while Xavier will need to reassess their strategy moving forward after this significant defeat.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	XAV -2.5	151.5 o -108 / u -112	Creighton Bluejays +136 · Xavier Musketeers -162

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Leaders

PointsMalik Messina-Moore14Xavier Musketeers
AssistsFilip Borovicanin6Xavier Musketeers
ReboundsMalik Messina-Moore5Xavier Musketeers
PointsAustin Swartz27Creighton Bluejays
AssistsNik Graves5Creighton Bluejays
ReboundsAustin Swartz7Creighton Bluejays

Recent form

Xavier Musketeers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W579.6 scored · 72.4 allowed per game7-2 at home

W75-57vs Missouri State BearsDec 13
W79-74vs Cincinnati BearcatsDec 6
W96-74vs Saint Francis Red WolvesDec 2
W88-67vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersNov 28
W78-68vs West Virginia MountaineersNov 23
L77-78vs Georgia BulldogsNov 22
W99-69vs Old Dominion MonarchsNov 19
L62-81at Iowa HawkeyesNov 15
L68-87vs Santa Clara BroncosNov 11
W74-69vs Le Moyne DolphinsNov 7

Creighton Bluejays

Last 10: 5-5Streak L274.6 scored · 72.6 allowed per game0-4 away

L76-83vs Kansas State WildcatsDec 13
L50-71at Nebraska CornhuskersDec 7
W96-76vs Nicholls ColonelsDec 3
W76-66vs Oregon DucksNov 27
L60-78at Iowa State CyclonesNov 25
L74-81at Baylor BearsNov 24
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

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

Box score

Stat	Creighton Bluejays	Xavier Musketeers
Field goals	38-63	24-66
Field goal %	60	36
Three-pointers	16-33	6-24
Three-point %	48	25
Free throws	6-10	3-6
Free throw %	60	50
Rebounds	42	28
Offensive rebounds	6	9
Defensive rebounds	36	19
Assists	31	16
Steals	11	5
Blocks	4	3
Turnovers	12	14
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	19
Fast-break points	21	11
Points in the paint	42	28
Fouls	12	14
Largest lead	41	4
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	94	5

How the scoring went

1st Half48-22Blake Harper makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half49-22Blake Harper makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-22Austin Swartz makes 28-foot three point jumper (Ty Davis assists)
2nd Half52-23Tre Carroll makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-23Isaac Traudt makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half57-23Austin Swartz makes layup (Jasen Green assists)
2nd Half60-23Austin Swartz makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ty Davis assists)
2nd Half60-26Pape N'Diaye makes 25-foot three point jumper (Malik Messina-Moore assists)
2nd Half60-28All Wright makes layup
2nd Half63-28Austin Swartz makes 23-foot three point jumper (Owen Freeman assists)
2nd Half63-30Roddie Anderson III makes layup (Filip Borovicanin assists)
2nd Half63-32Roddie Anderson III makes layup (Filip Borovicanin assists)
2nd Half66-32Blake Harper makes 23-foot three point jumper (Josh Dix assists)
2nd Half66-34Roddie Anderson III makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half66-36Malik Messina-Moore makes 0-foot dunk
2nd Half68-36Nik Graves makes driving layup
2nd Half71-36Nik Graves makes 25-foot three point jumper (Owen Freeman assists)
2nd Half71-39Filip Borovicanin makes 24-foot three point jumper (Roddie Anderson III assists)
2nd Half71-41Malik Messina-Moore makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half71-43Roddie Anderson III makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half73-43Jasen Green makes layup
2nd Half73-45Roddie Anderson III makes 6-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half75-45Jasen Green makes driving layup
2nd Half75-46Malik Messina-Moore makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-47Malik Messina-Moore makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half77-47Isaac Traudt makes 4-foot jumper
2nd Half79-47Fedor Zugic makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half82-47Austin Swartz makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jasen Green assists)
2nd Half82-50Pape N'Diaye makes 25-foot three point jumper (Filip Borovicanin assists)
2nd Half84-50Fedor Zugic makes driving layup (Owen Freeman assists)
2nd Half85-50Blake Harper makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half87-50Blake Harper makes 8-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half87-52Roddie Anderson III makes 10-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half89-52Kerem Konan makes driving layup (Blake Harper assists)
2nd Half91-52Shane Thomas makes 4-foot jumper (Kerem Konan assists)
2nd Half93-52Fedor Zugic makes 1-foot dunk (Kerem Konan assists)
2nd Half93-55Isaiah Walker makes 25-foot three point jumper (Pape N'Diaye assists)
2nd Half96-55Blake Harper makes 23-foot three point jumper (Shane Thomas assists)
2nd Half96-57Mier Panoam makes layup (Pape N'Diaye assists)
2nd Half98-57Kerem Konan makes layup