NEWSLETTER
The No. 6 seed Creighton Bluejays (24-12) and No. 5 seed San Diego State Aztecs (30-6) will play for a spot in the NCAA Tournament Final Four on Sunday at KFC Yum! Center, starting at 2:20 PM.
In its previous game, Creighton topped Princeton on Friday, 86-75. Its top scorer was Ryan Kalkbrenner with 22 points. In its previous game, San Diego State beat Alabama on Friday, 71-64. Darrion Trammell scored a team-high 21 points (and added zero assists and five boards).
When is Creighton vs. San Diego State and when does it start?
This game between the Bluejays and Aztecs is set to start on Sunday, March 26, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 2:20 PM ET.
Where to Watch Creighton vs. San Diego State
The Bluejays and Aztecs will hit the hardwood at KFC Yum! Center for this matchup on March 26, and if you want to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on CBS.
Creighton Bluejays vs. San Diego State Aztecs Game Preview
Creighton Stats, Odds & Insights
Creighton outscores opponents by 8.3 points per game (scoring 77.0 per game to rank 55th in college basketball while giving up 68.7 per outing to rank 136th in college basketball) and has a +298 scoring differential overall.
The Bluejays post 13.9 more points than the Aztecs concede (63.1).
Creighton connects on 8.8 three-pointers per game (48th in college basketball), 2.5 more than its opponents (6.3).
The Bluejays are scoring 79.3 points per game this year in home games, which is 6.8 more points than they’re averaging in road games (72.5).
Creighton has seen an increase in scoring lately, racking up 78.8 points per game in its last 10 contests, 1.8 points more than the 77.0 it has scored this season.
San Diego State Stats, Odds & Insights
San Diego State puts up 71.9 points per game (175th in college basketball) while allowing 63.1 per contest (25th in college basketball). It has a +315 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 8.8 points per game.
The Aztecs average 71.9 points, just 3.2 more than the 68.7 the Bluejays concede.
San Diego State connects on 7.0 three-pointers per game (227th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.1. It shoots 34.9% from deep, and its opponents shoot 28.1%.
In 2022-23 the Aztecs are scoring 6.5 more points per game at home (75.4) than on the road (68.9).
San Diego State is averaging 67.6 points per game in its past 10 games, which is 4.3 fewer points than its average for the season (71.9).
Bluejays Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | 33 | 15.9 | 6.1 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| Trey Alexander | 36 | 13.7 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.8 |
| Baylor Scheierman | 36 | 12.8 | 8.3 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 2.4 |
| Ryan Nembhard | 36 | 12.3 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| Arthur Kaluma | 36 | 11.8 | 6.0 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.1 |
Aztecs Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Bradley | 36 | 12.8 | 3.8 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| Darrion Trammell | 35 | 9.8 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
| Lamont Butler | 36 | 8.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
| Jaedon LeDee | 36 | 7.9 | 5.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Micah Parrish | 36 | 7.9 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
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