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Creighton stuns No. 5 UConn in Big East clash
Bluejays hand Huskies their second conference loss of the season
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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The Creighton Bluejays pulled off a stunning 91-84 upset over the fifth-ranked UConn Huskies on Wednesday night, dealing a major blow to UConn's Big East regular-season title hopes and potentially impacting their NCAA Tournament seeding. The loss was surprising given that UConn had previously routed Creighton by 27 points earlier this season.
Why it matters
This game highlighted some concerning defensive issues for the highly-ranked Huskies, who have now lost two of their last four games in Big East play. The loss to Creighton, a team that has struggled for much of the season, raises questions about UConn's ability to maintain their status as an elite team in the conference and a top seed in the NCAA Tournament.
The details
Creighton shot an impressive 49% from the field, including 10-of-21 from 3-point range, and made 27-of-32 free throws. The duo of senior guards Josh Dix (21 points) and Nik Graves (18 points) combined for 39 points to lead the Bluejays' upset bid. UConn, meanwhile, struggled defensively, allowing their most points in a home conference game since 2003. Freshman Braylon Mullins had a career-high 25 points for the Huskies, but two of their top scorers, Solo Ball and Alex Karaban, were held in check.
- The first meeting between Creighton and UConn on Jan. 31 resulted in an 85-58 win for the Huskies.
- Wednesday night's game was the rematch between the two teams.
The players
Creighton Bluejays
A men's basketball team that competes in the Big East Conference and pulled off the upset over fifth-ranked UConn.
UConn Huskies
The fifth-ranked men's basketball team in the country that suffered a surprising home loss to Creighton, hurting their Big East title hopes and potentially their NCAA Tournament seeding.
Josh Dix
A senior guard for Creighton who scored 21 points in the upset win over UConn.
Nik Graves
A senior guard for Creighton who scored 18 points to help lead the Bluejays to victory.
Braylon Mullins
A freshman guard for UConn who had a career-high 25 points in the losing effort against Creighton.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
What’s next
UConn will look to bounce back on Saturday when they host Villanova in another key Big East matchup. They'll then have a rematch with 17th-ranked St. John's on February 25th.
The takeaway
This loss serves as a wake-up call for the highly-ranked Huskies, who have shown some defensive vulnerabilities in recent games. If UConn wants to maintain their status as an elite team and secure a top seed in the NCAA Tournament, they'll need to shore up their defense and rediscover the form that led to their strong start to the season.
