NCAAB · Final

Creighton Edges Xavier in Thrilling 94-93 Finish

Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · CHI Health Center Omaha

Creighton Bluejays 94, Xavier Musketeers 93, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Xavier Musketeers vs Creighton Bluejays?

Creighton Bluejays beat Xavier Musketeers 94-93 at CHI Health Center Omaha on January 21, 2026.

Who was favored in Xavier Musketeers vs Creighton Bluejays?

Creighton Bluejays were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -355 (about 78% implied). The favorite won.

In a nail-biting encounter, the Creighton Bluejays narrowly defeated the Xavier Musketeers with a final score of 94-93 at the CHI Health Center Omaha. This matchup was particularly compelling as both teams entered with nearly identical records, Creighton at 12-8 and Xavier at 11-8, making the stakes high for both sides. The game showcased a fierce rivalry, with Creighton having won two out of their last three meetings against Xavier, including a dominant 98-57 victory earlier in the season on December 17, 2025.

Creighton came into this game with a mixed bag of results, posting a 6-4 record over their last ten games but struggling with a recent loss to the Providence Friars, which marked their first loss after a brief two-game winning streak. The Bluejays averaged 81.6 points scored and allowed 75.1 points over their last ten games, indicating a high-scoring style of play. Their home record stood at 4-2 in the last ten games, showcasing their strength at home, although they had recently lost their last match.

On the other hand, Xavier was riding a two-game winning streak, having won six of their last ten games. They averaged 78.2 points scored and allowed 78.1 points, indicating a balanced but defensively vulnerable approach. Their recent victories included a solid win against the Butler Bulldogs, where they scored 89 points, and they had a respectable away record of 1-2 in their last five games.

The market for this matchup, as listed by DraftKings, favored Creighton with a spread of -8.5, indicating a strong belief in their home advantage. The total points were set at 155.5, reflecting expectations for a high-scoring affair. The moneyline odds were -355 for Creighton and +280 for Xavier, suggesting that while Creighton was favored, there was still potential for an upset.

In terms of injuries, both teams appeared to be at full strength, which added to the competitiveness of the game. The conditions at the CHI Health Center Omaha were favorable for basketball, with a vibrant crowd supporting the home team, creating an electric atmosphere.

As the game unfolded, it was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams exchanging leads multiple times. The final moments were particularly intense, with Xavier making a late push to close the gap. Key scoring plays included free throws from Fedor Zugic and Blake Harper, alongside crucial jump shots from Filip Borovicanin and Austin Swartz. Ultimately, it was Swartz's 7-foot jumper that sealed the victory for Creighton, highlighting the importance of clutch performances in high-pressure situations.

The narrow margin of victory underscored the competitive nature of the matchup, and fans were treated to a thrilling display of college basketball. With this win, Creighton improved their home record and continued to assert their dominance in this rivalry, while Xavier will look to regroup and build on their recent form as they move forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CREI -8.5	155.5 o -115 / u -105	Xavier Musketeers +280 · Creighton Bluejays -355

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Leaders

PointsJosh Dix19Creighton Bluejays
AssistsNik Graves9Creighton Bluejays
ReboundsAustin Swartz4Creighton Bluejays
PointsTre Carroll29Xavier Musketeers
AssistsFilip Borovicanin9Xavier Musketeers
ReboundsFilip Borovicanin8Xavier Musketeers

Recent form

Creighton Bluejays

Last 10: 6-4Streak L181.6 scored · 75.1 allowed per game4-2 at home

L88-93at Providence FriarsJan 16
W86-83vs Georgetown HoyasJan 14
L73-90vs St. John's Red StormJan 10
W76-72at Villanova WildcatsJan 8
L54-56at Seton Hall PiratesJan 4
W89-85vs Butler BulldogsDec 31
W92-69vs Utah Tech TrailblazersDec 23
W84-63vs Marquette Golden EaglesDec 21
W98-57at Xavier MusketeersDec 17
L76-83vs Kansas State WildcatsDec 13

Xavier Musketeers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W278.2 scored · 78.1 allowed per game1-2 away

W89-75vs Butler BulldogsJan 14
W97-84vs Providence FriarsJan 10
L65-66at Marquette Golden EaglesJan 8
L77-86at DePaul Blue DemonsJan 3
L67-90vs UConn HuskiesDec 31
W80-77at Georgetown HoyasDec 21
L57-98vs Creighton BluejaysDec 17
W75-57vs Missouri State BearsDec 13
W79-74vs Cincinnati BearcatsDec 6
W96-74vs Saint Francis Red WolvesDec 2

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	Xavier Musketeers	Creighton Bluejays
Field goals	37-65	32-59
Field goal %	57	54
Three-pointers	12-24	13-24
Three-point %	50	54
Free throws	7-8	17-24
Free throw %	88	71
Rebounds	30	29
Offensive rebounds	6	6
Defensive rebounds	24	23
Assists	18	18
Steals	4	4
Blocks	2	2
Turnovers	9	9
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	1	1
Technical fouls, total	1	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	12
Fast-break points	5	7
Points in the paint	44	36
Fouls	21	12
Largest lead	4	7
Lead changes	10	10
Time in front	21	62

How the scoring went

2nd Half58-61Josh Dix makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half60-61Filip Borovicanin makes 12-foot hook shot
2nd Half60-64Fedor Zugic makes 27-foot three point jumper (Josh Dix assists)
2nd Half62-64Tre Carroll makes 21-foot jumper (Filip Borovicanin assists)
2nd Half62-66Josh Dix makes driving layup
2nd Half62-68Hudson Greer makes 1-foot dunk (Nik Graves assists)
2nd Half65-68Roddie Anderson III makes 26-foot three point jumper (Malik Messina-Moore assists)
2nd Half65-69Josh Dix makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-70Josh Dix makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-70Malik Messina-Moore makes 16-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half69-70Malik Messina-Moore makes 7-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half69-73Fedor Zugic makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ty Davis assists)
2nd Half71-73Tre Carroll makes layup (Filip Borovicanin assists)
2nd Half71-74Ty Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-75Nik Graves makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half71-76Nik Graves makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half74-76Filip Borovicanin makes 24-foot three point jumper (Malik Messina-Moore assists)
2nd Half74-78Nik Graves makes driving layup
2nd Half74-79Nik Graves makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half76-79Tre Carroll makes driving layup
2nd Half78-79Filip Borovicanin makes driving layup
2nd Half79-79Filip Borovicanin makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half80-79Roddie Anderson III makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half83-79Roddie Anderson III makes 23-foot three point jumper (Filip Borovicanin assists)
2nd Half83-80Josh Dix makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half83-81Josh Dix makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half85-81Filip Borovicanin makes layup
2nd Half85-83Austin Swartz makes driving layup
2nd Half87-83Tre Carroll makes 8-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half87-85Josh Dix makes layup
2nd Half89-85Jovan Milicevic makes layup (Roddie Anderson III assists)
2nd Half89-86Fedor Zugic makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half89-87Fedor Zugic makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half89-88Blake Harper makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half91-88Filip Borovicanin makes 14-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half91-89Josh Dix makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half93-89Tre Carroll makes layup (Filip Borovicanin assists)
2nd Half93-91Blake Harper makes driving layup
2nd Half93-92Austin Swartz makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half93-94Austin Swartz makes 7-foot jumper