Providence Friars Edge Creighton Bluejays 79-76
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 5:30 PM ET · CHI Health Center Omaha
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Who won Providence Friars vs Creighton Bluejays?
Providence Friars beat Creighton Bluejays 79-76 at CHI Health Center Omaha on February 28, 2026.
Who was favored in Providence Friars vs Creighton Bluejays?
Creighton Bluejays were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -192 (about 66% implied). The underdog won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Providence Friars triumphed over the Creighton Bluejays with a final score of 79-76. This game, held at the CHI Health Center Omaha, showcased the competitive nature of both teams, as they each entered the contest with similar records, the Bluejays at 14-16 and the Friars at 14-15. The significance of this fixture lies not only in the close score but also in the implications for both teams as they navigate the latter part of the season.
Creighton has struggled in recent games, posting a record of 3-7 over their last ten outings, with a current losing streak of two games. They averaged 70.5 points scored while allowing 79.7 points per game during this stretch. Their last five games have been particularly challenging, with a record of 1-4 and an average of 70.8 points scored against 77.8 points allowed. The Bluejays' home record stands at 2-3 in their last five games, indicating some difficulties in maintaining home-court advantage.
On the other hand, Providence has shown some resilience, winning four of their last ten games and currently riding a two-game winning streak. They averaged 83.7 points scored and allowed the same number during this period, reflecting a high-scoring style of play. In their last five games, the Friars have a record of 3-2, averaging 80.8 points scored and 78.0 points allowed. Their away record in recent games is less favorable at 1-4, but their recent form suggests they have found a rhythm.
The historical context of the matchup adds another layer of intrigue. Providence has won two of the last three meetings against Creighton, including a narrow victory earlier in the season on January 16, 2026, where they edged the Bluejays 93-88. In their previous encounters in the 2025 season, Creighton secured victories, winning 80-69 and 84-64 in their respective meetings.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the performance of both teams may have been influenced by player availability and health. The absence of key players can significantly impact a team's dynamics, particularly in close games like this one.
The betting market reflected the competitive nature of the matchup, with DraftKings setting the spread at Creighton -3.5 and a total of 166.5. The moneyline odds were -192.0 for Creighton and 160.0 for Providence, indicating that the Bluejays were favored to win, albeit narrowly.
Conditions during the game were standard for a college basketball matchup, with no specific weather or venue-related factors mentioned that would have affected play. The atmosphere at the CHI Health Center Omaha was likely charged, given the stakes for both teams.
As the game unfolded, several key plays defined the outcome. Austin Swartz made crucial free throws in the second half, contributing to Providence's lead. Ryan Mela's floating jump shot and Jaylin Sellers' driving layup were also pivotal moments that helped the Friars maintain their advantage as the clock wound down. Creighton fought back with free throws from Josh Dix, but ultimately fell short.
The final score of 79-76 underscores the competitive spirit of both teams and sets the stage for their future matchups as they continue to vie for positioning in their respective conference standings.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | CREI -3.5 | 166.5 o -110 / u -110 | Providence Friars +160 · Creighton Bluejays -192 |
Leaders
- PointsAustin Swartz18Creighton Bluejays
- AssistsJasen Green8Creighton Bluejays
- ReboundsAustin Swartz7Creighton Bluejays
- PointsJaylin Sellers27Providence Friars
- AssistsJason Edwards4Providence Friars
- ReboundsOswin Erhunmwunse11Providence Friars
Recent form
Creighton Bluejays
Last 10: 3-7Streak L270.5 scored · 79.7 allowed per game2-3 at home
- 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
- L58-85vs UConn HuskiesFeb 1
- L62-86at Marquette Golden EaglesJan 28
- W94-93vs Xavier MusketeersJan 22
Providence Friars
Last 10: 4-6Streak W283.7 scored · 83.7 allowed per game1-4 away
- W94-84vs Xavier MusketeersFeb 26
- W71-68at DePaul Blue DemonsFeb 22
- L69-79vs St. John's Red StormFeb 14
- L80-87at Seton Hall PiratesFeb 12
- W90-72vs DePaul Blue DemonsFeb 7
- W97-87vs Butler BulldogsFeb 5
- L73-87at Villanova WildcatsJan 31
- L81-87at UConn HuskiesJan 28
- L78-81vs Georgetown HoyasJan 24
- L104-105at Marquette Golden EaglesJan 19
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 | Providence Friars | Creighton Bluejays |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 32-63 | 26-61 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 8-19 | 9-27 |
| Three-point % | 42 | 33 |
| Free throws | 7-8 | 15-17 |
| Free throw % | 88 | 88 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 26 |
| Assists | 9 | 17 |
| Steals | 5 | 3 |
| Blocks | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 26 |
| Fouls | 16 | 9 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 9 | 9 |
| Time in front | 79 | 7 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half45-42Jaylin Sellers makes 29-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half45-45Josh Dix makes 23-foot three point jumper (Austin Swartz assists)
- 2nd Half47-45Jason Edwards makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half49-45Ryan Mela makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half49-48Josh Dix makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jasen Green assists)
- 2nd Half51-48Ryan Mela makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-48Oswin Erhunmwunse makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half53-50Jasen Green makes 5-foot alley oop dunk (Nik Graves assists)
- 2nd Half53-51Nik Graves makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-51Jamier Jones makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half55-52Nik Graves makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-54Nik Graves makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-56Josh Dix makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half56-56Jason Edwards makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-56Jason Edwards makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-56Jaylin Sellers makes 30-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half62-56Jaylin Sellers makes layup
- 2nd Half62-58Blake Harper makes layup
- 2nd Half62-60Blake Harper makes 22-foot jumper (Austin Swartz assists)
- 2nd Half62-61Nik Graves makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-62Nik Graves makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-64Austin Swartz makes 3-foot dunk (Jasen Green assists)
- 2nd Half64-64Jaylin Sellers makes 13-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half66-64Oswin Erhunmwunse makes 2-foot dunk (Jason Edwards assists)
- 2nd Half66-67Jasen Green makes 26-foot three point jumper (Nik Graves assists)
- 2nd Half69-67Jaylin Sellers makes 26-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half71-67Jaylin Sellers makes layup
- 2nd Half71-68Jasen Green makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-69Jasen Green makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-69Jason Edwards makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half74-69Jason Edwards makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-69Jason Edwards makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-70Austin Swartz makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-71Austin Swartz makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-71Ryan Mela makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Nilavan Daniels assists)
- 2nd Half77-72Josh Dix makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-73Josh Dix makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-75Austin Swartz makes driving layup
- 2nd Half77-76Austin Swartz makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half79-76Jaylin Sellers makes driving layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Creighton Bluejays, below favours Providence Friars.
Venue
- CHI Health Center OmahaOmaha, NE
- Attendance17115
- OfficialsPat Driscoll, John Gaffney, Nathan Hall
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