No. 9 Creighton ran away from No. 8 Louisville in the first half on the way to an 89-75 win in their NCAA tournament first-round game in the South region. The Blue Jays led 49-34 at the break and had a double-digit lead for the entirety of the second half.

Creighton pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the NCAA Tournament, dismantling Louisville in an 89-75 victory that left many, including longtime ESPN analyst Dick Vitale, rethinking their expectations. Heading into the matchup, Vitale had expressed confidence in Louisville’s ability to advance. However, the Bluejays had other plans.