Creighton Shocks UConn, Ends Historic Home Win Streak at 28
In a stunning upset, the Creighton Bluejays marched into Storrs and handed the No. 14 UConn Huskies a shocking 68-63 defeat, abruptly halting their incredible 28-game home winning streak. Jamiya Neal led the charge for Creighton, pouring in a career-high 24 points to power the Bluejays to victory.
Neal’s Career Day Fuels Creighton’s Upset
Jamiya Neal chose the perfect moment to deliver the finest performance of his collegiate career. The sophomore guard torched the Huskies for 24 points, setting a new personal best and willing Creighton to a monumental road win. Neal’s offensive outburst caught UConn off guard and proved to be the catalyst for the Bluejays’ triumph.
Jamiya Neal was outstanding today. He rose to the occasion and really gave us the scoring punch we needed to pull off this upset.
– Creighton head coach Greg McDermott
Kalkbrenner, Ashworth Provide Key Contributions
While Neal stole the show, he received vital support from teammates Ryan Kalkbrenner and Steven Ashworth. Kalkbrenner contributed 16 points and anchored Creighton’s interior defense. Ashworth chipped in 12 points, including a few timely buckets to keep UConn at bay. The Bluejays’ balanced attack proved too much for the Huskies to handle.
UConn’s Home Dominance Comes to a Screeching Halt
Entering Saturday’s contest, UConn had been virtually unbeatable on their home floor. The Huskies hadn’t tasted defeat in Storrs since March 3, 2021, an astonishing stretch of 28 consecutive home victories. However, Creighton showed no fear and relentlessly attacked UConn, ultimately bringing their historic streak to a stunning end.
- Last UConn home loss: March 3, 2021 vs. Villanova
- Home winning streak: 28 games
- Streak duration: 1,051 days
Huskies Plagued by Upsets Against Unranked Foes
While the loss itself is shocking, the fact that it came against an unranked opponent isn’t entirely surprising for UConn this season. Incredibly, this marks the Huskies’ fifth loss to an unranked team in the 2024-25 campaign. To put that in perspective, they only suffered four such defeats in the previous two seasons combined.
| Season | Losses to Unranked Teams |
|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 5 |
| 2023-24 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | 2 |
UConn’s vulnerability against unranked opponents is quickly becoming a concerning trend. Head coach Dan Hurley will need to address this issue if the Huskies hope to make a deep postseason run.
What’s Next for Creighton and UConn?
For Creighton, this win is a massive boost to their NCAA Tournament resume. The Bluejays improve to 12-6 overall and 5-2 in Big East play, firmly positioning themselves as a team to watch in the conference. They’ll look to build off this momentum as they navigate the rest of their Big East schedule.
As for UConn, it’s back to the drawing board. The Huskies will need to regroup quickly and find a way to shore up their defense, which surrendered far too many easy baskets against Creighton. With a challenging slate of Big East games ahead, UConn can ill afford to dwell on this loss. They’ll have to put it behind them and focus on getting back on track.
The Bottom Line
Creighton’s stunning upset of UConn serves as a reminder that in college basketball, anything can happen on any given day. The Bluejays were unfazed by the Huskies’ home dominance and delivered a performance for the ages to end one of the most impressive streaks in recent memory. As both teams move forward, it will be fascinating to see how this result impacts their seasons. One thing is certain: Jamiya Neal and the Bluejays won’t soon forget this historic victory.
