Creighton Stuns Seton Hall with Last-Second Game-Winner

Nik Graves hits the clutch three-pointer to lift the Bluejays to a 69-68 victory over the Pirates.

Feb. 8, 2026 at 11:31am

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In a dramatic finish, the Creighton Bluejays defeated the Seton Hall Pirates 69-68 on Saturday night at the CHI Health Center Omaha. Guard Nik Graves hit the game-winning three-point shot in the final seconds to give Creighton the victory. Issac Traudt led the Bluejays with 18 points, while Josh Dix added 16 points, playing with a heavy heart after the recent loss of his mother.

Why it matters

This win was a big boost for the Creighton program, which has had an inconsistent season so far. The Bluejays were able to rally from a late deficit, showcasing their resilience and determination. The victory also evens the all-time series between the two teams at 17-17.

The details

Creighton trailed by nine points with less than two minutes remaining, but the team's tenacious resilience paid off as Graves hit the game-winning three-pointer to give the Bluejays the 69-68 victory. Traudt and Dix were the offensive leaders for Creighton, with Traudt scoring 18 points and Dix adding 16. Dix played inspired basketball, honoring his late mother who recently passed away after a long battle with cancer.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 8, 2026 at the CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska.
  • Creighton trailed by nine points with less than two minutes remaining in the game.

The players

Nik Graves

A guard for the Creighton Bluejays who hit the game-winning three-pointer to lift his team to victory.

Issac Traudt

The leading scorer for the Creighton Bluejays, finishing the game with 18 points.

Josh Dix

A Creighton player who scored 16 points while playing with a heavy heart after the recent loss of his mother.

Adam Clark

The Seton Hall Pirates guard who had a game-high 20 points in the losing effort.

Doug McDermott

The head coach of the Creighton Bluejays, who has led his team to 33 comebacks from double-digit deficits during his tenure.

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What’s next

Creighton will look to build on this momentum as they take on DePaul on the road on Wednesday, February 12th at 8 pm. The Bluejays are seeking their 14th win of the season and continue to rack up victories in Big East Conference play.

The takeaway

This dramatic victory showcases the resilience and determination of the Creighton Bluejays, who were able to rally from a late deficit to stun Seton Hall. The win was especially meaningful for Josh Dix, who played inspired basketball to honor his late mother, demonstrating the power of perseverance in the face of adversity.