Creighton Stuns Seton Hall With Late 3-Pointer

Nik Graves hits game-winning shot in final seconds to lift Creighton to Big East victory

Feb. 7, 2026 at 9:47pm

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In a thrilling Big East matchup, Creighton's Nik Graves hit a 3-pointer with just 3 seconds remaining to give his team a 69-68 victory over Seton Hall on Saturday in Omaha, Nebraska.

Why it matters

This comeback win for Creighton keeps them in contention for a top spot in the Big East standings, while Seton Hall's loss is a setback in their quest to secure a high seed in the conference tournament.

The details

Trailing by 1 point in the final seconds, Creighton worked the ball around and found Graves open for the game-winning 3-pointer to stun the Seton Hall squad.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 8, 2026 in Omaha, Nebraska.
  • Graves hit the game-winning 3-pointer with just 3 seconds left on the clock.

The players

Nik Graves

A Creighton player who hit the game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds to lift his team to victory.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge shot by Nik to win it for us. The team really battled back and showed a lot of heart.”

— Greg McDermott, Creighton Head Coach

What’s next

Creighton will look to build on this momentum as they continue their Big East schedule, while Seton Hall will aim to bounce back in their next conference matchup.

The takeaway

Creighton's dramatic comeback win on the road against a conference rival demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to make clutch plays when it matters most.