Creighton Overcomes DePaul in Double-OT to Advance in Big East Tournament

Ryan Kalkbrenner's 32-point performance propels Creighton past DePaul in a dramatic quarterfinal at Madison Square Garden.

Creighton rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit to defeat DePaul 85-81 in double overtime during the Big East Tournament quarterfinals.
Ryan Kalkbrenner led Creighton with 32 points, nine rebounds, and five blocks, including the go-ahead basket in the second overtime.
Freshman Fedor Zugic and Steven Ashworth hit crucial three-pointers during an 11-0 run to force the game into overtime.
DePaul's Layden Blocker scored 25 points, including a late surge in the first overtime to force the second extra period.
Creighton advances to the semifinals and will face the winner of the Connecticut vs. Villanova quarterfinal matchup.