Hurley had never beaten Creighton in Omaha before Tuesday, so this one meant even more for him and the UConn team. The win also avenges a Jan. 18 loss to Creighton in Storrs. Hurley, known for being animated, was fired up after a thrilling second-half comeback and a massive win on the road in an up-and-down season.

McNeeley was at his animated best when he hit back-to-back 3s and dunked off a steal as the Huskies took their first lead midway through the second half. When Creighton called a t