The Bluejays held on for the win after Cal cut the deficit to four in the final minute. Doug McDermott had 34 points and nine rebounds to lead Creighton. Justin Cobbs led the Bears with 18 points, seven assists and six rebounds. He also went down hard after scoring a layup in the final moments and didn't return.

Allen Crabbe finished with 14 points but had a poor shooting night. Freshman Tyrone Wallace had a career-high 10 rebounds. David Kravish had 13 rebounds.