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Aztecs defense holds off Creighton 57-56, advance to Final Four

Aztec Guard Darrion Trammell made the second of two free throws to give the Aztecs a 57-56 victory over Creighton Sunday afternoon in Louisville. It was not without some last-second drama. With the game tied at 56, Trammell took a handoff from Aguek Arop and drove towards the basket, launching a floater towards the basket. It came up short, but the referees blew a whistle on Creighton guard Ryan Nembhard. Replays showed his arm pushing Trammell, altering his shot. Being awarded two free throws, Trammell added to the drama by missing the first. He calmly sank the second shot setting Creighton up with the ball with 1.