Creighton's Heartbreaking Loss to Providence

0:00On March 1st, Crayden Men's basketball fell short in a heartbreaking 79-76 loss to Providence on senior day February 28th. The Blue Jays missed two game tying three points shots in the final seconds, capping a tight battle at home. Providence Guard Jalen Sellers exploded for 27 points, including 20 in the second half, and a key layup with 15 seconds left. Crayden got strong efforts from Josh Dicks and Austin Swartz with 18 points each, plus 12 points, seven rebounds, and a career high eight, assists from Jason Green. This marked the fifth time in Crayden's last seven home games that the outcome hinged on three points or less. It was also senior day for guards Nick Gray's and Josh Dicks, adding extra emotion to the closed contest filled with 13 ties and nine lead changes. In the frantic finish, Crayden rallied from behind, closing to within one on Swartz's three-point play with under 40 seconds to go. But Sellers twisted free for two more points, and after a timeout, Dicks and Swartz both

1:01rimmed out desperate threes as time expired. The Jays showed fight throughout, but Providence held on for the road win, leaving Crayden to regroup for the stretch run ahead. The group for the group for the