St. John’s and Creighton renew their Big East rivalry in Omaha with both teams strong in conference play.

St. John’s and Creighton meet in Omaha, Neb., on Saturday, renewing their rivalry just ten months after their Big East title game clash. Both teams have improved in conference play after slow starts, with St. John’s winning three of its first four Big East games, including an 84-70 road victory over Butler fueled by 18 points from Zuby Ejiofor and 17 from Bryce Hopkins. Creighton, also 4-1 in the Big East, earned a 76-72 win at Villanova, with Austin Swartz averaging 17.9 points in the starting lineup over the past seven games. Coaches Rick Pitino and Greg McDermott emphasized resilience, teamwork, and preparation ahead of the high-stakes matchup.