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BYU to host Creighton in NIT quarterfinals

Creighton's Maurice Watson Jr. (10) reacts after scoring during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier in Omaha, Neb., on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. Watson Jr. averages a team-high 14.4 points for the Blue Jays this season.

BYU survived in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament Friday night, edging Virginia Tech, 80-77, at the Marriott Center. And on Saturday, the No. 2 seed Cougars found out who will be their upcoming opponent in the NIT quarterfinals.

“At this time I’ve year, I’m really cheering for our guys to be able to experience something that’s really unique.