In a high-stakes Big East semifinal match, Creighton defeated UConn 71-62, securing their place in the tournament finals. The game ended on a contentious note with a heated skirmish following a celebratory windmill dunk by Jamiya Neal from Creighton in the final seconds, which some UConn players deemed disrespectful. UConn coach Dan Hurley expressed disappointment over the loss, stating that his team did not execute their game plan effectively. Despite the defeat, he remains optimistic about their prospects in the NCAA Tournament. This match highlighted the intense rivalry between the two teams, as emotions ran high both on and off the court.