The Creighton Bluejays used a late 12-2 run with four minutes left to defeat the Southern Illinois Salukis, 66-64. The Bluejays were forced into a slow pace of play, playing only 60 possessions with the Salukis. Creighton only had 14 fast-break points and only 13 points off turnovers. Nevertheless, when it mattered most, Ryan Nembhard used his heroics late in the game to hit a buzzer-beating floater and ice it for the Jays.
Southern Illinois stuck with the Bluejays throughout most of the game. Down only 4 at the half, the Salukis weathered a quick attack by the Jays early in the second half to take control of the game, burning a 9-point Creighton lead and turning it into an 8-point lead for themselves with just four minutes left.