Creighton Edges Seton Hall in Thriller

Nik Graves hits game-winning 3-pointer in final seconds

Feb. 7, 2026 at 11:15pm

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In a close matchup between Big East rivals, the Creighton Bluejays defeated the Seton Hall Pirates 68-65 thanks to a clutch 3-pointer from Nik Graves in the final seconds of the game. Isaac Traudt led Creighton with 18 points in the victory.

Why it matters

This win keeps Creighton in the hunt for a top seed in the upcoming Big East tournament, while Seton Hall's postseason hopes take a hit with the close loss. The game-winning shot from Graves showcases the talent and poise of Creighton's young roster.

The details

With the score tied 65-65 and just 2.5 seconds remaining, Creighton's Nik Graves hit a deep 3-pointer to give his team the lead and ultimately the victory. Isaac Traudt led the Bluejays in scoring with 18 points on the night.

  • The game was played on February 8, 2026.
  • Nik Graves hit the game-winning 3-pointer with just 2.5 seconds left on the clock.

The players

Nik Graves

A sophomore guard for the Creighton Bluejays who hit the game-winning 3-pointer.

Isaac Traudt

A junior forward for the Creighton Bluejays who led the team with 18 points.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge shot by Nik to win it for us. He's been working hard all season and it paid off in a big moment.”

— Greg McDermott, Creighton Head Coach (wowt.com)

What’s next

Creighton will look to build on this momentum as they continue their push for a high seed in the Big East tournament, while Seton Hall will try to rebound from the tough loss.

The takeaway

Creighton's young roster showed its resilience and clutch performance in this close victory over a conference rival, further establishing the Bluejays as a team to watch in the Big East this season.