Tuesday, May 12
Omaha, Neb.
6:00 PM
Creighton University
vs
Nebraska
Photo by: Joel Deman
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Omaha, Neb. -- The final four games of the 2026 regular season see Creighton host Nebraska on Tuesday, then face Xavier at the home of the Cincinnati Reds (Great American Ballpark) on Thursday, May 14 to start a three-game set with the Musketeers.
#24 Nebraska at Creighton
May 12 @ 6:00 pm
NPM (Larry Puntney and Jeff Liese)
1620 AM (John Bishop and Connor Happer)
Stat Broadcast
Creighton at Xavier (at Great American Ballpark)Â
May 14 @ 4:00 pm (Approximate Start Time)
Xavier+ (Required Additional $)
1180 AM (Glen Sisk)
Stat Broadcast
Creighton at Xavier
May 15 @ 1:00 pmÂ
Xavier+ (Required Additional $)
Stat Broadcast
Creighton at Xavier
May 16 @ 12:00 pmÂ
Xavier+ (Required Additional $)
Stat Broadcast
Series History with Nebraska (Bluejays Trail 96-57-2)
Creighton and Nebraska have met 155 times, with the Huskers holding a significant edge all-time.Â
Last 25 Meetings
4/14/15  #23 Nebraska  L  6-7
4/28/15  Nebraska  L  6-7
3/29/16  at Nebraska  L  2-8
4/12/16  Nebraska  W  4-3
5/17/16  Nebraska  L  2-15
4/4/17  at Nebraska  L   6-14
4/18/17  Nebraska  W  5-2
5/10/17  Nebraska  L  0-4
3/27/18  Nebraska  W  3-1
4/24/18  at Nebraska  W  12-9
5/8/18  Nebraska  W  5-4
3/26/19  Nebraska  L  3-6
4/9/19  at Nebraska  W  10-2
4/23/19  Nebraska  W  2-1
3/29/22  Nebraska  W  3-2
3/21/23  Nebraska  W  6-5
4/18/23  at Nebraska  W  6-5
5/9/23  Nebraska  L  4-7
4/2/24  Nebraska  W  5-3
4/16/24  at Nebraska  W  6-5
4/30/24  Nebraska  W  9-5
4/1/25  at Nebraska  W  9-5
4/15/25  Nebraska  L  3-6
5/6/25  at Nebraska  W  8-7
3/31/26  Nebraska  L  5-6
4/14/26  at Nebraska  L  4-5
Series History with Musketeers (Series Tied 22-22)
Xavier has been the nemesis of the Bluejays since joining the BIG EAST. The Bluejays took three of four from Xavier last year to even the series at 22-22.
Series History
3/9/84  $ vs. Xavier  W  12-0
3/7/98  % vs. Xavier  W  9-5
5/15/14  * at Xavier  L  4-9
5/16/14  * at Xavier  W  7-2
5/17/14  * at Xavier  W  7-6 (12)
5/22/14  ^ vs. Xavier  W  9-2
5/25/14  ^ vs. Xavier  L  0-5
4/10/15  * Xavier  W  8-2
4/11/15  * Xavier  W  6-1
4/12/15  * Xavier  W  3-1
5/13/16  * at Xavier  W  4-2
5/14/16  * at Xavier  L  5-6
5/15/16  * at Xavier  L  4-6
5/27/16  ^ vs. Xavier  L  3-5
5/29/16  ^ vs. Xavier  L  7-8
4/28/17  * Xavier  L  1-2
5/26/17  ^ Xavier  L  6-7
4/20/18  * at Xavier  W  24-8
4/21/18  * at Xavier  W  7-3
4/22/18  * at Xavier  L  8-12
4/26/19  * Xavier  L  1-8
4/28/19  * Xavier  W  5-0 (7)
4/28/19  * Xavier  L  1-3
5/25/19  ^ vs. Xavier  W  9-8
5/20/21  * Xavier  L  5-10
5/21/21  * Xavier  L  2-6 (7)
5/21/21  * Xavier  W  3-2 (10)
5/22/21  * Xavier  W  3-2
5/29/21  ^ vs. Xavier  L  1-2
4/29/22  * at Xavier  W  8-7
4/30/22  * at Xavier  W  11-9
5/1/22  * at Xavier  L  3-9
5/27/22  ^ vs. Xavier  W  6-5
5/28/22  ^ vs. Xavier  L  8-27
5/5/23  * Xavier  L  0-11
5/6/23  * Xavier  L  1-4
5/7/23  * Xavier  L  1-3
4/12/24  * at Xavier  W  10-8
4/13/24  * at Xavier  L  9-15
4/14/24  * at Xavier  L  3-7
5/9/25  * Xavier  W  6-3
5/10/25  * Xavier  W  6-5
5/11/25  * Xavier  L  2-4
5/22/25  ^ vs. Xavier  W  11-8
$ - Neutral games in Miami, Fla.
% - North Florida/Jacksonville Greyhound Racing League Classic
* - BIG EAST Regular Season game   ^ - BIG EAST Tournament
Scouting Creighton (28-21, 12-6 BIG EAST)
The Bluejays had a bit of a roller coaster week starting with a 9-8 win in 13-innings over #7 Kansas. The Bluejays, however dropped its series opening game to Georgetown 4-3. Creighton rallied the next day for a 9-5 win, but dropped the series finale to the Hoyas.
Creighton looks to close out the season strong with a win over intra-state rival Nebraska in the final home game of the season, then best bitter rival Xavier in the final series.Â
Ben North and Nate McHugh have been the guiding beacons for the Bluejay offense all season. North leads the way at .344, while McHugh checks in at .314.
On the bump the Bluejays saw some great innings from Shane Curtin and Anthony Unga in relief last week to defeat Kansas. As a team Creighton has battled through injuries, but could be getting healthy at the opportune time.
Scouting #24 Nebraska (37-15, 20-7 Big Ten)
In the midst of one of the best seasons in recent history, Nebraska is looking to make a closing argument to host a regional in Lincoln. To do so the Cornhuskers may need to win out.
Mac Moyer remains the head of the table for Nebraska, hitting at the top of the order and leading Nebraska with a .378 average. As a team Nebraska brings a .313 average.
On the mound the Cornhuskers carry a 4.75 ERA with projected starter Cooper Katskee bringing his 5.23 ERA to Charles Schwab Field Omaha
Scouting Xavier (25-27, 13-5 BIG EAST)
Xavier has remained on brand throughout the 2026 season, playing one of the toughest schedule in the country and turningÂ
it on as the calendar turns to late May and the BIG EAST Tournament.
On the mound the Musketeers have struggled with a team ERA over 6.50, yet starters Ryan Reich and Ashton Chronister carry a sub 4.00 ERA.
At the plate Xavier's tribal chief is Clay Burdette, hitting .360 with 17 home runs. As a team the Musketeers bring an average of .308.
Milestone Watch
BIG EAST Tournament Appearances Since 2014
BIG EAST Tournament history since reorganization prior to the 2014 season.Â
Team  Appearances   Championships
Xavier  10  4
Creighton  9  2
Seton Hall  8  0
St. John's  9  3
Connecticut  6  2
Georgetown  5  0
Butler  1  0
Villanova  0  0
Second Repeat Foursome Since BIG EAST Reformation
The foursome heading to Mason for the BIG EAST Tournament may look familiar as it is the same four that made the trip last season. The only other time the same four teams reached the BIG EAST Tournament was in 2017 and 2018 when Creighton, St. John's, Seton Hall and Xavier battled.Â
The only thing left to decide in the BIG EAST is what seed are earned by Creighton, Connecticut, Xavier and St. John's.
Final Four Games of the Regular Season Mean Everything
Each of the final four games of the 2026 regular season for Creighton and their opponents.Â
The final home game brings state rival Nebraska, which is more than enough to get the juices flowing for both dugouts.Â
Nebraska is looking to make a case to host a regional, extend its 11-game win streak at Charles Schwab Field Omaha and sweep a season series from Creighton for the first time since 2015.
The Bluejays would love to play spoiler to the Huskers' plans and reaffirm their hold on the Chuck as well as collect another home win against a ranked opponent.
Moving to the Xavier series, the first game on Thursday will be played at the home of the Cincinnati Reds (Great American Ballpark). The series also carries additional meaning as one game separates the four teams heading to Prasco Park.
BIG EAST Magic Number Remains 11
Since Creighton joined the BIG EAST in 2014, just three teams with double digit victories in conference play have missed the BIG EAST Tournament.Â
St. John's missed the postseason with a 10-16 mark (.385) in 2021, Creighton missed the mark last year at 10-11 in 2023 and Seton Hall stayed home at 10-11 in 2025.
That number is likely to remain just three as the fifth place team Butler enters the final weekend at 8-10.
Year  Fourth-Place Team  Record
2014  Xavier      8-10 (.444)
2015  Georgetown    8-10 (.444)
2016  St. John's    9-9 (.500)
2017  Seton Hall    10-8 (.556)
2018  Georgetown    8-9 (.471)
2019   Seton Hall    9-9 (.500)
2021  Xavier       15-11 (.577)  Â
2022  Georgetown     11-10 (.524)
2023  Georgetown    10-10 (.500)
2024  Xavier      12-9 (.571)
2025  St. John's    13-9 (.619)
Creighton Outlasted #7 Kansas for First Ranked Win of 2026
It took 13 innings on Tuesday, May 5, but Creighton outlasted #7 Kansas as Ben North walked off the Jayhawks with his 10th home run of the season. While North was the star, Creighton's win was made possible by six shutout innings from relievers Shane CurtinÂ
and Anthony Unga. It was by far the best performance fromÂ
either Bluejay hurler, as the duo combined to notch nine strikeouts and allowed just one hit.
Season of Walkoffs
Ten times in 2026 the Bluejays have seen a game end in walkoff fashion, including Creighton's 9-8 (13) win over #7 Kansas.Â
Creighton's is 9-1 in final inning outcomes in 2026.
Final Inning Outcomes in 2026
Feb. 27Â Â Tarleton State scored in B9Â Â Â Â L, 7-8
March 1Â Â Creighton scored two in B12Â Â Â Â W, 5-4
March 13Â Â Creighton scored two in T12Â Â Â Â W, 8-6
March 15Â Â Creighton scored one in T9Â Â Â Â W, 5-4
March 24Â Â Creighton scored one in B9Â Â Â Â W, 7-6
March 29Â Â Creighton scored three in B9Â Â Â Â W, 4-3
April 8Â Â Creighton scored six in B7Â Â Â Â W, 16-4 (7)
April 25Â Â Creighton scored two in B9Â Â Â Â W, 6-5
April 26Â Â Creighton scored five in B8Â Â Â Â W, 12-2 (8)
May 5Â Â Creighton scored one in B13Â Â Â Â W, 9-8 (13)
Bluejays Move to 10-7 in One-Run Contests
With Creighton's 4-3 loss, the Bluejays are 10-7 in one-run games
Bluejays have Enjoyed Free Baseball
With a pair of extra-inning wins this season, Creighton has won the last five games to go into extra frames. The Bluejays last loss in extra innings came on May 4, 2024 at St. John's (L, 2-3 in 10).
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#24 Nebraska at Creighton
May 12 @ 6:00 pm
NPM (Larry Puntney and Jeff Liese)
1620 AM (John Bishop and Connor Happer)
Stat Broadcast
Creighton at Xavier (at Great American Ballpark)Â
May 14 @ 4:00 pm (Approximate Start Time)
Xavier+ (Required Additional $)
1180 AM (Glen Sisk)
Stat Broadcast
Creighton at Xavier
May 15 @ 1:00 pmÂ
Xavier+ (Required Additional $)
Stat Broadcast
Creighton at Xavier
May 16 @ 12:00 pmÂ
Xavier+ (Required Additional $)
Stat Broadcast
Series History with Nebraska (Bluejays Trail 96-57-2)
Creighton and Nebraska have met 155 times, with the Huskers holding a significant edge all-time.Â
Last 25 Meetings
4/14/15  #23 Nebraska  L  6-7
4/28/15  Nebraska  L  6-7
3/29/16  at Nebraska  L  2-8
4/12/16  Nebraska  W  4-3
5/17/16  Nebraska  L  2-15
4/4/17  at Nebraska  L   6-14
4/18/17  Nebraska  W  5-2
5/10/17  Nebraska  L  0-4
3/27/18  Nebraska  W  3-1
4/24/18  at Nebraska  W  12-9
5/8/18  Nebraska  W  5-4
3/26/19  Nebraska  L  3-6
4/9/19  at Nebraska  W  10-2
4/23/19  Nebraska  W  2-1
3/29/22  Nebraska  W  3-2
3/21/23  Nebraska  W  6-5
4/18/23  at Nebraska  W  6-5
5/9/23  Nebraska  L  4-7
4/2/24  Nebraska  W  5-3
4/16/24  at Nebraska  W  6-5
4/30/24  Nebraska  W  9-5
4/1/25  at Nebraska  W  9-5
4/15/25  Nebraska  L  3-6
5/6/25  at Nebraska  W  8-7
3/31/26  Nebraska  L  5-6
4/14/26  at Nebraska  L  4-5
Series History with Musketeers (Series Tied 22-22)
Xavier has been the nemesis of the Bluejays since joining the BIG EAST. The Bluejays took three of four from Xavier last year to even the series at 22-22.
Series History
3/9/84  $ vs. Xavier  W  12-0
3/7/98  % vs. Xavier  W  9-5
5/15/14  * at Xavier  L  4-9
5/16/14  * at Xavier  W  7-2
5/17/14  * at Xavier  W  7-6 (12)
5/22/14  ^ vs. Xavier  W  9-2
5/25/14  ^ vs. Xavier  L  0-5
4/10/15  * Xavier  W  8-2
4/11/15  * Xavier  W  6-1
4/12/15  * Xavier  W  3-1
5/13/16  * at Xavier  W  4-2
5/14/16  * at Xavier  L  5-6
5/15/16  * at Xavier  L  4-6
5/27/16  ^ vs. Xavier  L  3-5
5/29/16  ^ vs. Xavier  L  7-8
4/28/17  * Xavier  L  1-2
5/26/17  ^ Xavier  L  6-7
4/20/18  * at Xavier  W  24-8
4/21/18  * at Xavier  W  7-3
4/22/18  * at Xavier  L  8-12
4/26/19  * Xavier  L  1-8
4/28/19  * Xavier  W  5-0 (7)
4/28/19  * Xavier  L  1-3
5/25/19  ^ vs. Xavier  W  9-8
5/20/21  * Xavier  L  5-10
5/21/21  * Xavier  L  2-6 (7)
5/21/21  * Xavier  W  3-2 (10)
5/22/21  * Xavier  W  3-2
5/29/21  ^ vs. Xavier  L  1-2
4/29/22  * at Xavier  W  8-7
4/30/22  * at Xavier  W  11-9
5/1/22  * at Xavier  L  3-9
5/27/22  ^ vs. Xavier  W  6-5
5/28/22  ^ vs. Xavier  L  8-27
5/5/23  * Xavier  L  0-11
5/6/23  * Xavier  L  1-4
5/7/23  * Xavier  L  1-3
4/12/24  * at Xavier  W  10-8
4/13/24  * at Xavier  L  9-15
4/14/24  * at Xavier  L  3-7
5/9/25  * Xavier  W  6-3
5/10/25  * Xavier  W  6-5
5/11/25  * Xavier  L  2-4
5/22/25  ^ vs. Xavier  W  11-8
$ - Neutral games in Miami, Fla.
% - North Florida/Jacksonville Greyhound Racing League Classic
* - BIG EAST Regular Season game   ^ - BIG EAST Tournament
Scouting Creighton (28-21, 12-6 BIG EAST)
The Bluejays had a bit of a roller coaster week starting with a 9-8 win in 13-innings over #7 Kansas. The Bluejays, however dropped its series opening game to Georgetown 4-3. Creighton rallied the next day for a 9-5 win, but dropped the series finale to the Hoyas.
Creighton looks to close out the season strong with a win over intra-state rival Nebraska in the final home game of the season, then best bitter rival Xavier in the final series.Â
Ben North and Nate McHugh have been the guiding beacons for the Bluejay offense all season. North leads the way at .344, while McHugh checks in at .314.
On the bump the Bluejays saw some great innings from Shane Curtin and Anthony Unga in relief last week to defeat Kansas. As a team Creighton has battled through injuries, but could be getting healthy at the opportune time.
Scouting #24 Nebraska (37-15, 20-7 Big Ten)
In the midst of one of the best seasons in recent history, Nebraska is looking to make a closing argument to host a regional in Lincoln. To do so the Cornhuskers may need to win out.
Mac Moyer remains the head of the table for Nebraska, hitting at the top of the order and leading Nebraska with a .378 average. As a team Nebraska brings a .313 average.
On the mound the Cornhuskers carry a 4.75 ERA with projected starter Cooper Katskee bringing his 5.23 ERA to Charles Schwab Field Omaha
Scouting Xavier (25-27, 13-5 BIG EAST)
Xavier has remained on brand throughout the 2026 season, playing one of the toughest schedule in the country and turningÂ
it on as the calendar turns to late May and the BIG EAST Tournament.
On the mound the Musketeers have struggled with a team ERA over 6.50, yet starters Ryan Reich and Ashton Chronister carry a sub 4.00 ERA.
At the plate Xavier's tribal chief is Clay Burdette, hitting .360 with 17 home runs. As a team the Musketeers bring an average of .308.
Milestone Watch
- Rocco Gump moved into 8th place in a single season with 18 HBP with one more, he can move into a tie for 5th
- With 26 home runs in his career, Ben North needs one to move into a tie for 10th place.
BIG EAST Tournament Appearances Since 2014
BIG EAST Tournament history since reorganization prior to the 2014 season.Â
Team  Appearances   Championships
Xavier  10  4
Creighton  9  2
Seton Hall  8  0
St. John's  9  3
Connecticut  6  2
Georgetown  5  0
Butler  1  0
Villanova  0  0
Second Repeat Foursome Since BIG EAST Reformation
The foursome heading to Mason for the BIG EAST Tournament may look familiar as it is the same four that made the trip last season. The only other time the same four teams reached the BIG EAST Tournament was in 2017 and 2018 when Creighton, St. John's, Seton Hall and Xavier battled.Â
The only thing left to decide in the BIG EAST is what seed are earned by Creighton, Connecticut, Xavier and St. John's.
Final Four Games of the Regular Season Mean Everything
Each of the final four games of the 2026 regular season for Creighton and their opponents.Â
The final home game brings state rival Nebraska, which is more than enough to get the juices flowing for both dugouts.Â
Nebraska is looking to make a case to host a regional, extend its 11-game win streak at Charles Schwab Field Omaha and sweep a season series from Creighton for the first time since 2015.
The Bluejays would love to play spoiler to the Huskers' plans and reaffirm their hold on the Chuck as well as collect another home win against a ranked opponent.
Moving to the Xavier series, the first game on Thursday will be played at the home of the Cincinnati Reds (Great American Ballpark). The series also carries additional meaning as one game separates the four teams heading to Prasco Park.
BIG EAST Magic Number Remains 11
Since Creighton joined the BIG EAST in 2014, just three teams with double digit victories in conference play have missed the BIG EAST Tournament.Â
St. John's missed the postseason with a 10-16 mark (.385) in 2021, Creighton missed the mark last year at 10-11 in 2023 and Seton Hall stayed home at 10-11 in 2025.
That number is likely to remain just three as the fifth place team Butler enters the final weekend at 8-10.
Year  Fourth-Place Team  Record
2014  Xavier      8-10 (.444)
2015  Georgetown    8-10 (.444)
2016  St. John's    9-9 (.500)
2017  Seton Hall    10-8 (.556)
2018  Georgetown    8-9 (.471)
2019   Seton Hall    9-9 (.500)
2021  Xavier       15-11 (.577)  Â
2022  Georgetown     11-10 (.524)
2023  Georgetown    10-10 (.500)
2024  Xavier      12-9 (.571)
2025  St. John's    13-9 (.619)
Creighton Outlasted #7 Kansas for First Ranked Win of 2026
It took 13 innings on Tuesday, May 5, but Creighton outlasted #7 Kansas as Ben North walked off the Jayhawks with his 10th home run of the season. While North was the star, Creighton's win was made possible by six shutout innings from relievers Shane CurtinÂ
and Anthony Unga. It was by far the best performance fromÂ
either Bluejay hurler, as the duo combined to notch nine strikeouts and allowed just one hit.
Season of Walkoffs
Ten times in 2026 the Bluejays have seen a game end in walkoff fashion, including Creighton's 9-8 (13) win over #7 Kansas.Â
Creighton's is 9-1 in final inning outcomes in 2026.
Final Inning Outcomes in 2026
Feb. 27Â Â Tarleton State scored in B9Â Â Â Â L, 7-8
March 1Â Â Creighton scored two in B12Â Â Â Â W, 5-4
March 13Â Â Creighton scored two in T12Â Â Â Â W, 8-6
March 15Â Â Creighton scored one in T9Â Â Â Â W, 5-4
March 24Â Â Creighton scored one in B9Â Â Â Â W, 7-6
March 29Â Â Creighton scored three in B9Â Â Â Â W, 4-3
April 8Â Â Creighton scored six in B7Â Â Â Â W, 16-4 (7)
April 25Â Â Creighton scored two in B9Â Â Â Â W, 6-5
April 26Â Â Creighton scored five in B8Â Â Â Â W, 12-2 (8)
May 5Â Â Creighton scored one in B13Â Â Â Â W, 9-8 (13)
Bluejays Move to 10-7 in One-Run Contests
With Creighton's 4-3 loss, the Bluejays are 10-7 in one-run games
Bluejays have Enjoyed Free Baseball
With a pair of extra-inning wins this season, Creighton has won the last five games to go into extra frames. The Bluejays last loss in extra innings came on May 4, 2024 at St. John's (L, 2-3 in 10).
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