Creighton Beats Butler, Snaps Skid

Bluejays erase halftime deficit with strong second-half performance

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Creighton's Josh Dix scored 22 points and the team erased a four-point halftime deficit by scoring the first 15 points of the second half to cruise to a 76-59 victory over Butler in a Big East battle on Wednesday in Indianapolis. Nik Graves recorded a career-high 13 assists to go along with 14 points and six steals to help Creighton snap a three-game losing skid in its regular-season finale.

Why it matters

The win helps Creighton end its regular season on a high note after a three-game losing streak, while Butler continues to struggle, losing for the eighth time in its last 10 games.

The details

Creighton outscored Butler 44-23 in the second half, with Dix making 9 of 17 shots and hitting four 3-pointers. Graves also had a big game for the Bluejays, recording a double-double. Butler's Michael Ajayi notched his Big East-best 17th double-double of the season with 26 points and 13 rebounds, but the Bulldogs struggled from 3-point range, making just 4 of 24 attempts.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, March 5, 2026.
  • Creighton previously beat Butler 89-85 on December 30 in Omaha, Nebraska.

The players

Josh Dix

A Creighton player who scored 22 points in the game, making 9 of 17 shots and hitting four 3-pointers.

Nik Graves

A Creighton player who recorded a career-high 13 assists to go along with 14 points and six steals.

Michael Ajayi

A Butler player who notched his Big East-best 17th double-double of the season with 26 points and 13 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game highlights Creighton's ability to bounce back from a tough stretch and end the regular season on a high note, while Butler continues to struggle, raising questions about the team's direction heading into the postseason.