Creighton started the weekend for BIG EAST teams by posting its largest margin of victory this season on Friday. Six more conference teams are in action on Saturday. League teams have a combined record of 75-22 (.773). Four BIG EAST squads are ranked in this week’s Associated Press poll – No. 18 Butler, No. 20 Villanova, No. 22 Seton Hall and No. 23 Xavier.
The Bluejays are 8-2 after an 89-58 victory over UT-Rio Grande Valley. Ty-Shon Alexander scored 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Marcus Zegarowski added 21 points.
Saturday’s action begins with Butler hosting Southern at noon ET on FS1.