Creighton Beats Seton Hall on Last-Second 3-Pointer

Isaac Traudt scores 18 points as Bluejays rally late to win 69-68

Feb. 7, 2026 at 11:15pm

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In a close Big East Conference matchup, Creighton defeated Seton Hall 69-68 on a game-winning 3-pointer by Nik Graves with 2.5 seconds left. Isaac Traudt led the Bluejays with 18 points, while Josh Dix scored 16 and Fedor Zugic added 13. Seton Hall was paced by Adam Clark's 20 points, but the Pirates were unable to hold on to their late lead.

Why it matters

This victory is an emotional one for Creighton, as it comes just days after the death of Josh Dix's mother, Kelly, to colon cancer. The Bluejays rallied late to get the win, showing resilience in the face of personal tragedy.

The details

Creighton trailed by 10 points with just 3:30 remaining, but a pair of 3-pointers from Fedor Zugic in the final 1:26 helped the Bluejays mount a comeback. Nik Graves then hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds left to give Creighton the 69-68 victory.

  • Creighton trailed by 10 points with 3:30 remaining in the game.
  • Fedor Zugic hit two 3-pointers in the final 1:26 to help Creighton rally.
  • Nik Graves hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds left.

The players

Isaac Traudt

Led Creighton with 18 points and 6 rebounds.

Nik Graves

Hit the game-winning 3-pointer for Creighton with 2.5 seconds left.

Josh Dix

Scored 16 points for Creighton, including 4 3-pointers.

Fedor Zugic

Scored 13 points for Creighton, including two crucial 3-pointers in the final minutes.

Adam Clark

Led Seton Hall with 20 points and 4 assists.

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What they’re saying

“I think tonight we had an angel watching over us”

— Creighton Basketball, Team Twitter Account (Twitter)

What’s next

Creighton will look to build on this emotional victory as they continue their Big East Conference schedule. Seton Hall will aim to rebound from the close loss in their next game.

The takeaway

This game showcased the resilience and determination of the Creighton basketball team, who were able to overcome a late deficit and personal tragedy to secure a thrilling victory over a conference rival. The Bluejays' ability to rally together in the face of adversity is a testament to their character and team chemistry.