Creighton Bluejays 52, St. John's Red Storm 81
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: St. John's Red Storm
St. John's Red Storm defeated Creighton Bluejays 81–52 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 29-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 0:40 swung win probability 86% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Creighton Bluejays lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton Bluejays | 27 | 25 | 52 |
| St. John's Red Storm | 42 | 39 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 0:40 swung win probability 86% → 98%.
Why Creighton Bluejays lost
- Lost H1 27-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 8:31 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 37.7% eFG vs a 53.0% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 18-11.
- Outscored 20-12 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 10-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's Red Storm | 8–0 | H1 0:40 | 86% → 98% |
| St. John's Red Storm | 9–0 | H2 13:56 | 95% → 100% |
| St. John's Red Storm | 10–0 | H2 8:31 | 100% → 100% |