Creighton Hosts DePaul in Key Big East Matchup

Bluejays look to capitalize on home court advantage in final home stretch of season

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Creighton Bluejays host the DePaul Blue Demons in a key Big East matchup on Wednesday night. The Bluejays, sitting at 14-14 overall and 8-9 in conference play, aim to bounce back at home after a roller coaster stretch of results. DePaul, at 14-13 and 6-10 in the Big East, is looking to climb the standings late in the season and build on its recent one-point win over Creighton.

Why it matters

This game has major implications for both teams' postseason positioning in the tight Big East race. Creighton has dominated the series historically, but DePaul's recent win over the Bluejays has tightened the rivalry, making this rematch an important barometer for both programs.

The details

Creighton is coming off an 81-52 loss at St. John's, but the Bluejays have shown they can bounce back with big wins, like their recent upset of UConn. DePaul has been equally inconsistent, mixing encouraging wins with narrow losses. The Blue Demons are led by the surging N.J. Benson, who has been dominant in recent games. Creighton will need to slow down Benson and get contributions from its core group of newcomers like Josh Dix, Austin Swartz, and Nik Graves to control the tempo and pull out the home win.

  • Creighton and DePaul will tip off on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.
  • This is the final home week of the regular season for Creighton.

The players

Creighton Bluejays

The men's basketball team of Creighton University, located in Omaha, Nebraska. They compete in the Big East Conference.

DePaul Blue Demons

The men's basketball team of DePaul University, located in Chicago, Illinois. They also compete in the Big East Conference.

Josh Dix

Creighton's leading scorer, averaging 12.1 points per game.

N.J. Benson

DePaul's surging forward, averaging 21.0 points and 9.3 rebounds over his last three games.

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What they’re saying

“We must come out with energy and focus to take care of business at home. DePaul has proven they can beat us, so we need to be ready.”

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

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a step closer to securing a better seed in the upcoming Big East Tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between Creighton and DePaul has become increasingly competitive in recent years, with the Blue Demons proving they can challenge the Bluejays' long-standing dominance in the series. The outcome of this game could have a significant impact on both teams' postseason aspirations in the tight Big East race.