Creighton Pulls Off Double Overtime Thriller to Reach Sweet 16
In an intense game that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Creighton defeated Oregon in a thrilling double overtime match to advance to the Sweet 16 in the Midwest region. The game was tied at the end of the first overtime period, but Creighton outscored Oregon 15-2 in the final overtime period to secure the victory.
Creighton’s Jermaine Couisnard and N’Faly Dante led the scoring for the team, overcoming Oregon’s reliance on just two players for scoring. The Ducks put up a tough fight, but Creighton was able to put them away in the second half and secure their spot in the Sweet 16 for the third time in four seasons.
Joining Creighton in the Sweet 16 are North Carolina and North Carolina State, with Duke set to play on Sunday. No. 2 seeds Arizona, Iowa State, and Tennessee also advanced, with Tennessee facing a difficult shooting night but still coming out on top.
In other exciting matchups, Gonzaga defeated Kansas with a strong second-half performance, while Illinois cruised to the Sweet 16 with a win over Duquesne, led by Terrence Shannon Jr.’s impressive 30-point performance.
The road to the Final Four promises to be filled with even more thrilling moments as these top teams battle it out for a chance at college basketball glory. Stay tuned for more updates on the White Houser website as the tournament continues.
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