McDermott gamely did his best to keep the Bluejays afloat by getting to the line.

NPR: Duke Tops Creighton 66-50, Advances To Round Of 16

The Bluejays haven't advanced to a regional semifinal since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985.

NPR: Duke Tops Creighton 66-50, Advances To Round Of 16

The Bluejays missed 12 of their first 15 shots, then missed 10 of 13 to open the second half.

NPR: Duke Tops Creighton 66-50, Advances To Round Of 16

With McDermott slumping, the Bluejays were knocked out in the third round by an ACC team for the second straight season.

NPR: Duke Tops Creighton 66-50, Advances To Round Of 16

Hairston picked up his fourth foul at the 15:21 mark, allowing Ethan Wragge to convert a three-point play that inched the Bluejays closer.

NPR: Duke Tops Creighton 66-50, Advances To Round Of 16

Nelson's 3-pointer gave Creighton a 55-45 lead with only 4:54 remaining, but the Bluejays wouldn't make another basket the rest of the game.

WSJ: Creighton hangs on to defeat Syracuse 61-56

Creighton star Doug McDermott provides the first are-you-kidding-me moment, a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Bluejays a 79-76 win over Cincinnati.

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Lester just completed his fifth season as coach at Elmhurst College, where he guided the Bluejays to their most successful season in school history.

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Fujan wasn't getting much help from the other Bluejays early on.

WSJ: Creighton hangs on to defeat Syracuse 61-56

The usually sure-shooting Bluejays never found their groove.

NPR: Duke Tops Creighton 66-50, Advances To Round Of 16

But the Bluejays clanged brick after brick.

NPR: Duke Tops Creighton 66-50, Advances To Round Of 16