Creighton Dominates Nicholls in 96-76 Victory
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · CHI Health Center Omaha
Creighton Bluejays 96, Nicholls Colonels 76, 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 Nicholls Colonels vs Creighton Bluejays?
Creighton Bluejays beat Nicholls Colonels 96-76 at CHI Health Center Omaha on December 2, 2025.
Who was favored in Nicholls Colonels vs Creighton Bluejays?
Creighton Bluejays were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -4000 (about 98% implied). The favorite won.
The Creighton Bluejays secured a decisive 96-76 victory over the Nicholls Colonels at the CHI Health Center Omaha, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their home court advantage. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as Creighton, with a home record of 5-3, faced a struggling Nicholls team that fell to 0-7 on the road this season.
Creighton entered the game looking to bounce back from a recent loss, having recorded a 3-7 record in their last ten games, with an average of 70.4 points scored and 74.3 points allowed. Their last five games had seen them average 67.2 points while allowing 72.6 points, indicating a need for improvement in both offense and defense. Conversely, Nicholls had a slightly better recent form with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games, averaging 70.0 points scored and 73.1 points allowed. Despite this, they were on a one-game losing streak and had struggled significantly in away games.
Historically, this was the second meeting between the two teams, with Creighton having won the first encounter earlier in the season with a score of 96-76. This victory further established Creighton's dominance over Nicholls in this season's matchup.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the overall performance of both teams suggested that Creighton was able to field a strong lineup, while Nicholls continued to seek answers to their road woes.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Creighton favored significantly with a spread of -18.5 and a moneyline of -4000. Nicholls was listed at +1600 on the moneyline, reflecting their underdog status. The total for the game was set at 143.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring affair, which ultimately proved accurate as both teams surpassed this figure combined.
Conditions in Omaha were favorable for basketball, contributing to the high-scoring nature of the game. Fans witnessed a flurry of scoring plays, particularly in the second half, where Creighton maintained control and expanded their lead. Key moments included three-point shots from Kevin Pazmino and Austin Swartz, as well as a dunk from Grant Sanders, all contributing to the Bluejays' offensive onslaught.
Overall, viewers should have noted Creighton’s ability to capitalize on their home court advantage and the effectiveness of their offensive strategy, which was evident in their scoring efficiency throughout the game. The final score of 96-76 not only highlighted Creighton's strengths but also underscored the challenges faced by Nicholls in their quest for a road victory.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | CREI -18.5 | 143.5 o -112 / u -108 | Nicholls Colonels +1600 · Creighton Bluejays -4000 |
Leaders
- PointsJasen Green14Creighton Bluejays
- AssistsNik Graves7Creighton Bluejays
- ReboundsJasen Green6Creighton Bluejays
- PointsChristian Winborne20Nicholls Colonels
- AssistsTrae English4Nicholls Colonels
- ReboundsJaylen Searles7Nicholls Colonels
Recent form
Creighton Bluejays
Last 10: 3-7Streak L170.4 scored · 74.3 allowed per game1-3 at home
- L61-72at Seton Hall PiratesMar 12
- W76-59at Butler BulldogsMar 4
- L76-79vs Providence FriarsFeb 28
- L71-72vs DePaul Blue DemonsFeb 26
- L52-81at St. John's Red StormFeb 21
- W91-84at UConn HuskiesFeb 19
- L69-80vs Villanova WildcatsFeb 14
- L71-72at DePaul Blue DemonsFeb 12
- W69-68vs Seton Hall PiratesFeb 7
- L68-76at Georgetown HoyasFeb 5
Nicholls Colonels
Last 10: 4-6Streak L170 scored · 73.1 allowed per game2-3 away
- L68-86at UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosMar 10
- W61-47vs Northwestern State DemonsMar 9
- L65-75vs McNeese CowboysMar 3
- W68-60vs SE Louisiana LionsFeb 28
- W53-52at Lamar CardinalsFeb 24
- L78-81at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksFeb 21
- L68-72at Houston Christian HuskiesFeb 17
- W91-83at Incarnate Word CardinalsFeb 14
- L72-92vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosFeb 10
- L76-83vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersFeb 7
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 28-6 | - | 20-2 |
| McNeese | 28-6 | 1 | 19-3 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 19-14 | 6 | 14-8 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 18-15 | 7 | 13-9 |
| LSU New Orleans | 15-18 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Nicholls | 14-19 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Houston Christian | 12-20 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Northwestern State | 10-22 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Incarnate Word | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| Lamar | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| East Texas A&M | 11-21 | 14 | 6-16 |
| SE Louisiana | 9-22 | 14 | 6-16 |
| 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 | Nicholls Colonels | Creighton Bluejays |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-61 | 36-59 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 61 |
| Three-pointers | 9-17 | 17-34 |
| Three-point % | 53 | 50 |
| Free throws | 11-16 | 7-7 |
| Free throw % | 69 | 100 |
| Rebounds | 23 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 17 | 29 |
| Assists | 13 | 24 |
| Steals | 11 | 3 |
| Blocks | 1 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 38 |
| Fouls | 10 | 11 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 29 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half38-54Christian Winborne made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Grant Sanders.
- 2nd Half38-56Nik Graves made Jumper.
- 2nd Half38-58Owen Freeman made Layup. Assisted by Jasen Green.
- 2nd Half38-60Jasen Green made Layup. Assisted by Isaac Traudt.
- 2nd Half40-60Jaylen Searles made Layup.
- 2nd Half40-63Isaac Traudt made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Josh Dix.
- 2nd Half43-63Christian Winborne made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Trae English.
- 2nd Half43-66Isaac Traudt made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Josh Dix.
- 2nd Half43-69Jasen Green made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half45-69Christian Winborne made Layup.
- 2nd Half45-72Ty Davis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jasen Green.
- 2nd Half45-74Jasen Green made Layup. Assisted by Fedor Zugic.
- 2nd Half48-74Nick Krass made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Christian Winborne.
- 2nd Half49-74Sincere Malone made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-76Austin Swartz made Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-76Trae English made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-78Kerem Konan made Dunk. Assisted by Austin Swartz.
- 2nd Half53-78Sincere Malone made Layup. Assisted by Trae English.
- 2nd Half55-78Christian Winborne made Layup. Assisted by Jaylen Searles.
- 2nd Half56-78Zaiden Cross made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-78Nick Krass made Layup. Assisted by Christian Winborne.
- 2nd Half58-80Owen Freeman made Layup. Assisted by Blake Harper.
- 2nd Half60-80Zaiden Cross made Layup.
- 2nd Half60-82Blake Harper made Jumper.
- 2nd Half60-83Blake Harper made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-86Josh Dix made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nik Graves.
- 2nd Half62-86Jaylen Searles made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-86Jaylen Searles made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-89Josh Dix made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kerem Konan.
- 2nd Half65-89Trae English made Layup.
- 2nd Half66-89Jaylen Searles made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-90Jasen Green made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-91Jasen Green made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-91Kevin Pazmino made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nick Krass.
- 2nd Half69-94Austin Swartz made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Isaac Traudt.
- 2nd Half71-94Grant Sanders made Dunk. Assisted by Nick Krass.
- 2nd Half72-94Zaiden Cross made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-94Zaiden Cross made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-96Liam McChesney made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half76-96Kevin Pazmino made Three Point Jumper.
Win probability
Above the line favours Creighton Bluejays, below favours Nicholls Colonels.
Venue
- CHI Health Center OmahaOmaha, NE
- Attendance15742
- OfficialsJeff Clark, Evon Burroughs, Vasili Mallios
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