LAS VEGAS — Blake Harper scored 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Creighton outscored Oregon 16-7 in the last 5 1/2 minutes for a 76-66 win in a wrap-up game of the Players Era tournament on Thursday.
Both teams lost their first two games of the event.
The Ducks, down 15 at halftime, were within 60-59 after Sean Stewart and Dezdrick Lindsay both made two baskets in an 8-0 run. Nik Graves quickly responded with a three-point play, Josh Dix and Graves had 3-pointers and the Bluejays made five-straight shots while Oregon was 2 of 9 down the stretch.
Owen Freeman had 14 points and Graves 12 for Creighton (4-3), which made 19 of 21 free throws and only had five turnovers.
Stewart finished with a career-high 18 points to lead the Ducks (4-3). Lindsay added 14 and Kwame 12. Oregon went 1 of 15 from 3-point range and 7 of 11 from the foul line.
Fedor Zugic’s two free throws put the Bluejays in front 23-22 in the middle of the first half. Harper had a three-point play and a layup to start a 9-0 run that Jasen Green capped with a layup for a 34-24 Creighton lead.
Hudson Greer’s 3-pointer made it 44-29 at the half.
Creighton guard Ty Davis (9), guard Hudson Greer (10) and teammates celebrate a score against the Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Players Era tournament in Las Vegas, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. Credit: AP/Eric Gay
After the midpoint of the first half the Ducks missed 13-straight shots and they shot 33%, including 0 for 9 behind the arc.
Oregon put together an early 10-0 run in the second half, capped by a pair of Evans baskets.
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Oregon opens Big Ten play at home Tuesday against USC.
Creighton is home against Nicholls on Tuesday.
Oregon forward Kwame Evans Jr. (10) shoots over Creighton forward Jasen Green (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Players Era tournament in Las Vegas, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. Credit: AP/Eric Gay
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