Creighton and Rutgers Face Off in CBC Tournament

The two teams will meet in Las Vegas as they compete in the College Basketball Championship.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:01am

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The Creighton Bluejays (15-17, 9-12 Big East) and Rutgers Scarlet Knights (14-19, 7-15 Big Ten) will face off in the College Basketball Championship (CBC) tournament in Las Vegas. Both teams had subpar regular seasons, but will now have a chance to compete for the CBC title.

Why it matters

The CBC tournament is a prestigious event that gives teams a chance to end their seasons on a high note, even if their regular season performances were disappointing. For Creighton and Rutgers, this is an opportunity to potentially salvage their campaigns and build momentum heading into the offseason.

The details

Creighton and Rutgers will meet in the first round of the CBC tournament in Las Vegas. The Bluejays finished the regular season with a 15-17 record and a 9-12 mark in Big East play, while the Scarlet Knights went 14-19 overall and 7-15 in the Big Ten.

  • The CBC tournament is taking place from April 1-7, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The players

Creighton Bluejays

The Creighton men's basketball team, which competes in the Big East Conference.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

The Rutgers men's basketball team, which competes in the Big Ten Conference.

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What’s next

The winner of the Creighton-Rutgers matchup will advance to the next round of the CBC tournament.

The takeaway

This first-round CBC tournament game provides an opportunity for Creighton and Rutgers to end their seasons on a high note and potentially make a run in the prestigious postseason event.