SportsLine's model revealed its college basketball predictions Creighton Bluejays vs. Connecticut Huskies on Friday in a 2025 Big East Tournament semifinal game at Madison Square Garden

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UConn men's basketball meets up with familiar foe in Big East semifinals: Creighton and its 7-foot center, Ryan Kalkbrenner.

The Creighton Bluejays are no slouch on defense, either. The Bluejays have allowed 69.4 ppg for the season, holding opponents to 40.8% shooting and just 32.2% from beyond the arc. They also don’t foul, giving up 11.3 free-throw attempts per game – the second-lowest in the league.

Ryan Kalkbrenner had 32 points and scored the go-ahead basket in the second overtime after Creighton scored the final 11 points in regulation, and the Bluejays held on for an 85-81 victory over DePaul in a Big East Tournament quarterfinal at Madison Square Garden.

UConn took control of the game from the jump, reeling off an 11-0 run before Creighton had even blinked. The Huskies earned their 23rd Big East tournament title with a 70-50 win, ensuring all of their streaks live on for at least another day.

It's Quarterfinals Thursday at the Big East men's basketball tournament in New York City. Here's the full schedule of games and how to watch them.