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Nebraska Writers Predict Creighton-UConn Basketball Game
Veteran journalists foresee outcome of highly anticipated matchup.
Jan. 31, 2026 at 10:23am
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Four experienced Nebraska sports writers - Tom Shatel, Ben Doody, Jon Walker, and Sam McKewon - have shared their predictions for the upcoming Creighton University vs. University of Connecticut men's basketball game. The writers, who contribute to various local media outlets, offered their takes on which team will win and the final score.
Why it matters
Creighton and UConn are both nationally ranked college basketball programs with passionate fan bases. This game is expected to be a highly competitive and exciting matchup between two top teams, making the predictions from these veteran Nebraska journalists of keen interest to local readers.
The details
The writers analyzed factors like team rosters, recent performances, coaching strategies, and home-court advantages to arrive at their forecasts for the game's outcome. Their predictions will give fans a sense of how the game may unfold based on the insights of experienced observers of the sport.
- The Creighton-UConn game is scheduled for February 15, 2026.
The players
Tom Shatel
A veteran sports columnist for the Omaha World-Herald newspaper.
Ben Doody
A sports reporter for the Grand Island Independent newspaper.
Jon Walker
A sports writer for the Lincoln Journal Star newspaper.
Sam McKewon
The lead college sports reporter for the Omaha World-Herald.
Creighton University
A private Jesuit university located in Omaha, Nebraska, with a highly competitive Division I men's basketball program.
University of Connecticut
A public research university located in Storrs, Connecticut, with a nationally renowned Division I men's basketball team.
What they’re saying
“Creighton has the edge at home, but UConn's size and experience will be too much. I see the Huskies winning a close one, 72-68.”
— Tom Shatel, Sports Columnist
“This is a tough one to call, but I think Creighton's balanced scoring attack and home-court advantage will be the difference. Bluejays win, 75-71.”
— Ben Doody, Sports Reporter
What’s next
The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN, and fans can follow live updates on the official websites and social media accounts of both Creighton University and the University of Connecticut.
The takeaway
This highly anticipated matchup between two top-tier college basketball programs will showcase the depth of talent and coaching expertise in the sport. Fans in Nebraska and across the country are eagerly awaiting the outcome, which these veteran sportswriters have provided their best predictions on.
