Creighton Secures Finals Spot After Scuffle

Creighton's Jamiya Neal sparked controversy in the Big East Tournament semifinals against UConn by dunking in the final seconds, leading to a scuffle with UConn's Hassan Diarra who found the move disrespectful. Neal expressed regret, attributing his actions to the emotions of the game and apologized post-game. The dunk extended Creighton's lead to 71-62, securing their spot in the finals against St. John's. UConn, who struggled offensively, now focuses on the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Despite the altercation, both teams' coaches and players managed to restore order and concluded the game with mutual respect.