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No. 1 Xavier Faces No. 2 Creighton in BIG EAST Championship Game

Brendan Bergen, Xavier Athletics Communication

ABERDEEN, Md. – With back-to-back wins, Xavier baseball has clinched a berth in the BIG EAST Championship Game and a rematch against No. 2 Creighton on Sunday afternoon at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. First pitch is set for 12 p.m. with a second game to follow, if necessary.

Creighton (38-16) advanced to the title game with a walk-off win against St. John's, 4-3, on Saturday afternoon.

Xavier will enter the game 29-28 overall, winners in 15 of 17 and as BIG EAST regular season champions – following a 14-4 run through conference play.