Seton Hall Defeats Creighton, Keeps NCAA Tournament Hopes Alive

Jacob Dar's big second half lifts the Pirates to a 72-61 victory in the Big East tournament quarterfinals.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:25am

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Seton Hall defeated Creighton 72-61 in the Big East tournament quarterfinals, keeping their NCAA Tournament hopes alive. Adam 'Budd' Clark led the Pirates with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, while Jacob Dar had a huge second half, scoring 16 points and grabbing 5 rebounds. Creighton's Josh Dix led all scorers with 22 points, but the Bluejays finished the season below .500 and will miss the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019.

Why it matters

This win is crucial for Seton Hall's NCAA Tournament aspirations, as they look to secure an at-large bid after a strong regular season in the Big East. Creighton's disappointing season ends without a postseason appearance, marking the first time they've missed the NCAA Tournament since 2019.

The details

Seton Hall was down 4 points with 14 minutes left when Jacob Dar sparked a 9-0 run with a 3-point play. Dar continued to make big plays, hitting another 3-pointer and throwing down a baseline alley-oop dunk to help the Pirates pull away. Creighton's Josh Dix had a game-high 22 points, but the Bluejays struggled offensively, shooting just 33.3% from the field.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 13, 2026 in the Big East tournament quarterfinals.
  • Seton Hall trailed by 4 points with 14:02 remaining in the second half.

The players

Adam 'Budd' Clark

A Seton Hall player who tallied 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in the win.

Jacob Dar

A lightly used Seton Hall reserve who exploded for 16 points and 5 rebounds in the second half to lead the Pirates' comeback.

Josh Dix

Creighton's leading scorer with 22 points in the loss.

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