Creighton head coach Greg McDermott instructs his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Providence's Jimmy Nichols, Jr. (5) and Creighton's Christian Bishop (13) battle for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Providence's Jimmy Nichols, Jr. (5) ad Creighton's Christian Bishop (13) battle for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Providence's Noah Horchler (14) grabs a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Creighton's Damien Jefferson (23) is defended by Providence's Jimmy Nichols, Jr. (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Creighton's Marcus Zegarowski (11) shoots a 3-pointer during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Providence's Jimmy Nichols, Jr. (5) ad Creighton's Christian Bishop (13) battle for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Creighton's Damien Jefferson (23) slam dunks the ball after making a steal against Providence during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Providence's Nate Watson (0) fouls Creighton's Antwann Jones (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Providence head coach Ed Cooley is shown during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Creighton's Christian Bishop (13) drives to the basket as Providence's Nate Watson (0) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)