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Creighton Upsets No. 5 UConn 91-84 in Storrs
Bluejays hand Huskies first home conference loss of season
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Creighton University's men's basketball team defeated the 5th-ranked University of Connecticut Huskies 91-84 on Wednesday night, handing UConn its first conference home loss of the 2025-26 season. Josh Dix scored 13 of his 21 points in the second half to lead the Bluejays, while Nik Graves added 18 points. The loss spoiled the retirement ceremony for former UConn star Emeka Okafor, who had his jersey number retired at halftime.
Why it matters
This upset victory over a top-5 ranked UConn team is a significant accomplishment for the Creighton program, which has struggled at times this season. It also marks the first home conference loss for the Huskies, who were previously undefeated at home in Big East play. The retirement of Okafor's jersey number was meant to be a celebratory moment for the UConn community, but the disappointing loss on their home court dampened the festivities.
The details
Creighton outscored UConn 27-11 at the free throw line and shot 34% in the second half compared to 34% for the Huskies. Braylon Mullins led UConn with 25 points, while Silas Demary Jr. added 17 points and 9 assists. Tarris Reed Jr. had a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds, but was limited to just 2 points in the second half. Creighton coach Greg McDermott became the first coach to beat a Dan Hurley-coached UConn team four times on the road.
- The game was played on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.
- Emeka Okafor's jersey retirement ceremony took place at halftime.
The players
Josh Dix
A Creighton player who scored 13 of his 21 points in the second half to lead the Bluejays to victory.
Nik Graves
A Creighton player who scored 18 points in the upset win over UConn.
Emeka Okafor
A former UConn basketball star who had his jersey number retired by the university during a halftime ceremony.
Greg McDermott
The Creighton head coach who became the first coach to beat a Dan Hurley-coached UConn team four times on the road.
Dan Hurley
The head coach of the UConn Huskies men's basketball team.
What’s next
Creighton will next face No. 17 St. John's on Saturday, while UConn will travel to take on Villanova, also on Saturday.
The takeaway
Creighton's upset victory over the 5th-ranked Huskies on their home court is a testament to the team's resilience and ability to compete with top programs in the Big East. Meanwhile, UConn's first conference home loss of the season is a setback that will test the team's ability to bounce back and maintain their standing as one of the top teams in the nation.
