No. 2 UConn Dominates Creighton in 85-58 Rout

Huskies win 17th straight game, hand Bluejays lopsided home defeat

Jan. 31, 2026 at 11:15pm

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The No. 2 ranked UConn Huskies cruised to an 85-58 victory over the struggling Creighton Bluejays on Saturday night. Braylon Mullins scored 16 points, while Alex Karaban and Silas Demary Jr. added 15 apiece for the Huskies, who shot 54.1% from the field and 52% from 3-point range. Creighton kept the game close for much of the first half, but UConn pulled away late in the opening period and led by as many as 30 in the second half.

Why it matters

This dominant win extends UConn's winning streak to 17 games and keeps them firmly in contention for a high NCAA Tournament seed. For Creighton, the lopsided loss at home is their second straight double-digit defeat, raising concerns about their ability to compete with the Big East's top teams.

The details

UConn's balanced scoring attack and efficient shooting proved too much for Creighton to handle. The Huskies capitalized on 13 offensive rebounds, turning them into 23 points. Mullins, who missed UConn's previous game with a concussion, made an immediate impact with four 3-pointers. Creighton got 17 points from Nik Graves and 11 from Blake Harper, but the Bluejays struggled to find an offensive rhythm, going the final 4:41 of the first half without a field goal as UConn pulled away.

  • UConn has now won 17 straight games.
  • This was Creighton's second straight double-digit loss.

The players

Braylon Mullins

A UConn player who scored 16 points, including four 3-pointers, in the win.

Alex Karaban

A UConn player who scored 15 points in the victory.

Silas Demary Jr.

A UConn player who also scored 15 points in the rout of Creighton.

Nik Graves

A Creighton player who led the Bluejays with 17 points in the loss.

Blake Harper

A Creighton player who scored 11 points in the defeat.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play at a high level if we want to achieve our goals this season.”

— Braylon Mullins

What’s next

UConn will host Xavier on Tuesday, while Creighton will visit Georgetown on Wednesday.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the gap between UConn, one of the nation's elite teams, and a struggling Creighton squad that is still searching for consistency. The Huskies' dominant performance on both ends of the floor demonstrated why they are considered a top contender for the NCAA championship.