Davion Mintz
Kentucky's Davion Mintz hits a three point shot over Arkansas' Moses Moody (5) late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Arkansas ends 8-game losing streak to Kentucky, 81-80

Feb. 10, 2021 10:41 AM EST

Kentucky's Lance Ware, left, and Kentucky's Isaiah Jackson, right, put pressure on North Carolina's Armando Bacot, center, the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Kentucky looking for answers after worst start in 94 years

By Gary B. Graves Dec. 29, 2020 12:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2014, file photo, Taylor University students erupt with a roar as the Trojans score their 10th point against Kentucky Christian in the 18th annual Silent Night basketball game in Upland, Ind. Taylor's fans, who dress up in costumes or pajamas, sat in silence until the Trojans' score reaches ten. The game has been played each year on the Friday before finals week for decades, but the coronavirus pandemic forced the liberal arts university to call it off this year. (Jeff Morehead/The Chronicle-Tribune via AP)
COVID-19 putting college basketball traditions in quarantine

By Dave Skretta Nov. 24, 2020 02:21 PM EST

FILE - Rhode Island's Jacob Toppin reacts as he runs the court during an NCAA college basketball game against Dayton, in Dayton, Ohio, in this Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, file photo. The No. 10 Wildcats lost five starters among nine departures from last season. The addition of former Rhode Island forward Jacob Toppin should provide some much needed experience. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
No. 10 Kentucky once again welcomes cadre of new players

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 11, 2020 02:42 PM EST

In this Oct. 16, 2019, photo, Mitch Ballock smiles during Creighton's NCAA college basketball media day in Omaha, Neb. A strong finish to last year's regular season could not push Creighton into the NCAA Tournament. The Bluejays are using the disappointment for motivation. Ballock is among four returning starters from the team that finished 20-15 overall, tied for third in the Big East and reached the NIT quarterfinals. Marcus Zegarowski, Davion Mintz and Ty-Shon Alexander also are back. The Bluejays open Nov. 5 at home against Kennesaw State. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Experienced Creighton is looking to build on strong finish

By Eric Olson Oct. 25, 2019 03:27 PM EDT

FILE- In this Nov. 15, 2018, file photo, Ohio State's Andre Wesson (24) is defended by Creighton's Mitch Ballock, left, and Ty-Shon Alexander (5), in an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb. A strong finish to last year's regular season could not push Creighton into the NCAA Tournament. The Bluejays are using the disappointment for motivation. Preseason All-Big East pick Alexander is among four returning starters. Marcus Zegarowski, Davion Mintz and Mitch Ballock also are back. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, file)
Ohio State Buckeyes at Creighton Bluejays 11/15/2018

Oct. 23, 2019 10:49 AM EDT

Ballock, Zegarowski carry Creighton over Memphis in NIT

Mar. 22, 2019 11:09 PM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Mitch Ballock and Marcus Zegarowski scored 14 points apiece as Creighton topped Memphis 79-67 in the NIT second round on Friday night. ...

Krampelj leads Creighton over Loyola of Chicago 70-61 in NIT

Mar. 19, 2019 11:43 PM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Martin Krampelj had 17 points to lead five Creighton players in double figures as the Bluejays defeated Loyola of Chicago 70-61 in the first round...

Krampelj scores 22 to carry Creighton over Georgetown 82-69

Feb. 23, 2019 04:51 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Martin Krampelj had 22 points and 10 rebounds as Creighton topped Georgetown 82-69 on Saturday. Kaleb Joseph had 16 points for...

Alexander, Krampelj lead Creighton past DePaul 79-67

Feb. 20, 2019 11:32 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Ty-Shon Alexander had 16 points to lead five Creighton players in double figures as the Bluejays defeated DePaul 79-67 on Wednesday night. Martin...

Cale scores 20 to lead Seton Hall past Creighton 81-75

Feb. 17, 2019 05:31 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Myles Cale had 20 points as Seton Hall beat Creighton 81-75 on Sunday. Myles Powell had 19 points and six rebounds for Seton Hall ...

Creighton coach Greg McDermott, right, speaks with Christian Bishop during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Marshall leads Xavier over Creighton 64-61 in OT

By Joe Kay Feb. 13, 2019 10:55 PM EST

Villanova's Phil Booth (5) goes up for a shot as Creighton's Martin Krampelj (15) and Mitch Ballock (24) watch during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Villanova, Pa. Villanova won 66-59 in overtime. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
No. 14 Villanova tops Creighton in OT for 10-0 Big East mark

By Dave Zeitlin Feb. 06, 2019 10:50 PM EST

Creighton beats Butler 75-61, splits season series

Jan. 25, 2019 11:13 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Ty-Shon Alexander scored 19 points to lead four Bluejays in double figures and Creighton won consecutive Big East games for the first time this...

Alexander scores 26 and Creighton edges Georgetown 91-87

Jan. 21, 2019 11:01 PM EST
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Ty-Shon Alexander hit six 3-pointers and scored 26 points, Mitch Ballock made four free throws in the last 30 seconds and Creighton ended a...

Marquette's Markus Howard (0) tries to get past Creighton's Davion Mintz during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Markus Howard scores 53 as No. 21 Marquette tops Creighton

By Eric Olson Jan. 09, 2019 10:03 PM EST

Ballock hits 5 of Creighton's 13 3s in win over Providence

Dec. 31, 2018 06:34 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Ty-Shon Alexander scored 18 points and Mitch Ballock added 17, including five of Creighton's 13 3-pointers, to help the Bluejays beat...