Creighton vs Seton Hall: Big East Showdown

0:00On March 11th, Creighton heads into the Big East Tournament as the number 5 seed with a 15 and 16 record facing number 4 seed Seaton, Hall, who stand at 20 wins and 11 losses. The quarter-final tips off Thursday at 1.30pm, Central Time and Madison Square Garden with a semi-final spot on the line for the winner. The Blue Jays will lean heavily on their top performers like Guards, Josh Dicks and Nick Graves for scoring and playmaking, plus forward Jason Greene on the branding boards. Front court injuries mean they are shorthanded inside, so rebounding and efficiency from the perimeter will be key against Seaton Hall's tough defense. Fans remember the tight regular season split, with Seaton Hall winning the first game 56-54 and Creighton edging the second. 69-68. All time, the teams are tied at 17 wins a piece, but Creighton has won 11 of the last 14 meetings. Stats show Creighton thrives when scoring 61 or more points in the series, going 11 and 0 in those games.

1:02They average 75.6 points per game, and lead the league in May 3's at nearly 10 per contest, double what Seaton Hall hits. A strong showing from beyond the arc could stretch the pirate's defense and push the pace where Creighton excels, setting up a real shot at extending. They're staying in New York.