Maybe it wasn’t the biggest game of the week. Maybe the Jays are being shown up in their own house by temporary tenants. But Tuesday night, Creighton was determined to extend its season, just as the NCAA Tournament is about to set up shop.
The 7,948 fans who attended the game (including members of the Kansas Jayhawks) were treated to a dandy at Qwest Center Tuesday night. The Jays trailed by 17 points in the second half before staging a late furious rally, capped off by a three-pointer from Cavel Witter with 3.2 seconds left. The bucket gave Creighton a 74-73 win over Rhode Island, a team that outplayed the local boys for most of the game.
On the last play for Creighton, it seemed the play was designed for P’Allen Stinnett to take the potential game-winner. He thought about driving, then was cut off by a triple team. He rose for a shot, then passed to a wide open Witter in the corner. Something tells me that an early-season Stinnett would’ve launched that shot, despite the air-tight defense. The more mature “P” found the open man with the game-winning assist.
After the game, coach Dana Altman was as excited as I’ve ever seen him. He looked like he just saved a boat-load on his car insurance by switching to Geico. He was “woo”ing as he shook hands with the Rams. He ran off the court and high-fived fans like he had just made a 45-foot birdie putt at the final hole of the US Open. You could just see the excitement and relief pouring out of his face.
Now, it’s time for the Big Dance.
Not a bad way to get us ready.
Schick's Shtick 
How bout’ one more game for best of 3 rights between Creighton and Southern Illinois?
Real IFFY.
Go Big Red