Creighton Looks to Extend Winning Streak Against Villanova

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Creighton steps into its most demanding stretch of the season on Saturday, opening a three-game gauntlet with a Valentine's Day showdown against third-place Villanova. The fourth-place Bluejays, sitting at 13–12 overall and 7–7 in Big East play, face a Wildcats squad that has surged to a 19–5 mark and a 10–3 conference record. With postseason positioning tightening and little margin for error, this matchup sets the tone for a critical stretch that will test Creighton's resilience, focus, and ability to respond after a tough midweek setback.

Why it matters

Creighton enters Saturday with a clear mission, extending its dominance over Villanova and pushing its win streak in the series to five straight. The Bluejays have had the Wildcats' number in recent matchups, pairing disciplined defense with timely shot-making to control the rivalry's momentum. With both teams jockeying for Big East positioning and Villanova carrying one of the conference's best records, Creighton's bid for a fifth consecutive victory comes at a pivotal moment in its season.

The details

Villanova holds a 19–12 advantage in the all-time series against Creighton, though the matchups in Omaha have been far more balanced, with the teams splitting 12 meetings there. Recent history has been tight as well, with each of the last five contests having been decided by seven points or fewer, including three road wins by exactly two points and another by four.

• Creighton and Villanova face off on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

What’s next

With a win on Saturday, Creighton would join Marquette as just the second program since the Big East's 2013 reconfiguration to beat Villanova at least five straight times. It would also give the Bluejays a regular-season sweep of the Wildcats for the third time in program history, and the second year in a row.