Creighton downs Villanova with game-winning banked 3-pointer

Steven Ashworth's last-second heave helps Creighton escape: 'That's why the backboard's there'
Steven Ashworth’s high-arching heave banked off the corner of the backboard and in. He laughed as Villanova’s crowd sat silent. Somehow, Creighton escaped with a win. “I missed it a
Steven Ashworth's bank shot lifts Creighton over Villanova
Steven Ashworth banked in a 3-pointer from a difficult angle with 5.8 seconds left as Creighton won its seventh straight game with a wild 62-60 victory at Villanova on Saturday.
Watch: Creighton downs Villanova with game-winning banked three-pointer
With his Creighton team trailing Villanova, 60-59, with under 10 seconds remaining, an out-of-bounds play was drawn up for Ashworth, and he made it count, giving his team the lead with a huge three-point make.
Kalkbrenner’s 22, Ashworth’s game-winner lift Creighton past Villanova, 62-60
Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 22 points to lead the Creighton Bluejays and Steven Ashworth knocked down the game-winning 3-pointer with seven seconds left as the Bluejays knocked off the Villanova Wildcats
Big 5 Men’s Basketball: Steven Ashworth’s game-winner lifts Creighton past Villanova
The Wildcats (12-10, 5-6) were led by Wooga Poplar, who recorded 24 points and five steals. Eric Dixon added 17 points. Jordan Longino also had eight points. Temple 98, East Carolina 94 >> Jamal Mashburn Jr. scored 32 points and Steve Settle added seven in overtime.
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