Creighton Rallies Late to Defeat Seton Hall

Nik Graves hits game-winning 3-pointer in final seconds to lift Bluejays

Feb. 7, 2026 at 8:31pm

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Creighton University's men's basketball team came back from a 9-point deficit in the final 1:35 of the game, capped by Nik Graves' game-winning 3-pointer with just 3 seconds left, to defeat Seton Hall 68-67. The win pushed Creighton's record to 13-11 overall and 7-6 in Big East play, while Seton Hall fell to 16-8 and 6-7 in conference.

Why it matters

Creighton's dramatic comeback victory over a fellow Big East contender Seton Hall keeps the Bluejays in the hunt for a postseason berth, while the loss is a tough blow for the Pirates' NCAA Tournament hopes.

The details

Creighton trailed 67-58 with 1:35 remaining, but sparked by a 3-pointer from Fedor Zugic and a tip-in from Jasen Green, the Bluejays went on an 11-1 run to take a 67-66 lead with just 22 seconds left. Seton Hall's Trey Parker made 1-of-2 free throws to tie it, setting up Graves' game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds.

  • Creighton trailed 67-58 with 1:35 left in the game.
  • Creighton went on an 11-1 run over the final 1:35 to take a 67-66 lead with 22 seconds remaining.
  • Seton Hall's Trey Parker made 1-of-2 free throws to tie the game at 67-67 with seconds left.
  • Nik Graves hit the game-winning 3-pointer for Creighton with just 3 seconds left on the clock.

The players

Nik Graves

Creighton guard who hit the game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds.

Fedor Zugic

Creighton guard who scored a career-high 13 points, including a key 3-pointer during the Bluejays' late comeback.

Jasen Green

Creighton forward who scored a tip-in basket to help fuel the Bluejays' late rally.

Trey Parker

Seton Hall guard who made 1-of-2 free throws to tie the game at 67-67 in the final seconds.

Isaac Traudt

Creighton forward who led the Bluejays with a career-high 18 points.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

Creighton's thrilling comeback victory showcases the team's resilience and ability to win close games, keeping their postseason hopes alive in a competitive Big East conference.