Creighton 5, at Xavier 2

CINCINNATI (Interstat) — Teddy Deters hit a tie-breaking two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning, lifting Creighton to a 5-2 victory over Xavier in a Big East Conference game Thursday afternoon at Marge Schott Stadium. The Bluejays (29-22) overcame a 9-7 deficit in hits by relying on stingy pitching that struck out 13 Musketeers and held Xavier to two earned runs. Starter Jack Pineau set the tone, working through 4 1/3 innings without allowing a hit, striking out six and walking two. He departed after surrendering an unearned run, but five Creighton relievers combined for 4 2/3… Read more...