OMAHA, Neb. (Interstat) — Jaylin Sellers scored 27 points to lift Providence to a 79-76 victory over Creighton in a Big East men’s basketball game Saturday at CenturyLink Center. The Friars (14-15) never trailed in the second half but endured a late push from the Bluejays (14-16) before a crowd of 17,115.

Providence led 39-37 at halftime and maintained a slim advantage throughout. Sellers hit a crucial layup with 15 seconds remaining to seal the win. Jason Edwards added 18 points for the Friars. Creighton’s Austin Swartz led his team with 18 points, while Jasen Green had 12 points and eight assists. Providence shot 50.8% from the field and committed only seven turnovers to secure the road win.