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Red Storm Unable To Close Out Whiteout Game, Fall To Creighton, 81-78

National Player of the Week Julian Champagnie couldn’t find his stroke in the pivotal contest.

No. 23 Montez Mathis drives to the basket on his way to a team-high 15 points.

QUEENS, NY — In a tale that has become all too familiar for Red Storm fans this season, the Men’s Basketball team was unable to close out a must-win game despite leading with just over three minutes remaining in regulation. The team failed to score again for nearly three minutes, culminating in the 81-78 loss to Creighton on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at Carnesecca Arena.